Egg-citing! Five easy ways to host an Easter egg hunt

Easter weekend is almost here and if you’re looking to host an Easter egg hunt, here are five easy tips and tricks. 

EASTER WEEKEND 

This year Good Friday falls on Friday 15 April and Easter Monday on 18 April. So,it’s almost the time of year when the Easter Bunny hops into town! If you’re a parent, an Easter Egg hunt is a fabulous occasion. 

It requires time and money but gives a tremendous reward in fun and spending time with those you love. There are so many eggcellent activities for toddlers and older kids and, of course.  An egg hunt is probably the best way to get those young and older ones up and enjoying the spirit of this season. 

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FIVE TIPS TO HOST AN EASTER EGG HUNT 

1. PICK A DATE AND  LOCATION

Your hunt doesn’t need to happen on Easter. It may even be better to pick a different date and extend the Easter Bunny fun! If you’re planning a large community event, it probably makes most sense to choose an outdoor location but not too large that it is impossible to find the eggs. 

If it is just a few kids you could use just your yard. As long as the location is safe.

2. GET YOUR EASTER SUPPLIES TOGETHER

What do you need for a great Easter egg hunt? Treasure eggs – Make sure you’re not short-handed. Estimate around five to 10 eggs per child 

3. GET CRAFTY WITH THE EGG BASKET

Collecting eggs is so much more fun if the little ones have decorated their own egg baskets or holders. Any container will do, from a plastic or metal bucket to even an old egg carton. Use stickers, ribbons, paint, crayons etc to add colour and some extra flair.

4. HIDE THE EASTER EGGS

• Before you start hiding anything, count the eggs. 
• Choose hiding spots that make sense for the ages of the kids invited. You will want some eggs in moreobvious locations, if the weather’s cooperating, an outdoor hunt is ideal, right on the open lawn for little ones, and others hidden in more challenging spots, like tucked inside your mailbox, in a plant bed, or hidden behind the stump of a tree for older participants. 
• Just be sure to make the boundaries for your egg hunt clear – you want the kids to know where they should be looking.

5. READY, SET, HUNT

Top tip, divide the participants into two groups: one for the littler kids and one for the bigger

kids and begin the hunt. Alternatively,  match an older child with a younger one and encourage teamwork. Most importantly, have fun, you’ve done what you need to prepare, now it’s time to sit back, relax, and watch the kiddos enjoy themselves. 

After all, Easter is all about coming together with loved ones!

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