Besides an egg hunt, what are fun activities families can make together without spending a fortune? Beth Engelman, founder of www.MommyOnAShoestring.com/ and columnist for Sun-Times Media, used to be a Kindergarten teacher. She came into our ABC 7 Eyewitness News studio to show cheap activities to do with kids.
Activities/ Materials:
1. Easter Baskets
- Strawberry basket (one per child)
- Construction paper (at least 2 colors)
- Scissors
- Ribbon (for the handle)
2. Bunny Treat Baskets
- Paper plates (2-3 per child)
- Pink Construction paper
- Glue or stapler
- Pink pom pom (one per bunny)
- Markers
- Ribbon
3. Bubble Wrap Easter Eggs
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Non-Toxic Acrylic Paint, Paintbrush
- Bubble wrap (cut into 2 x 7 inch strips)
4. Children Book Character Eggs
- Eggs (hard boiled or plastic)
- Children book images
- Mod Podge or Glue/Sealant, Paintbrush
5. Bumblebee and Lady Bug Tic-Tac-Toe
- 8-10 rocks
- Non-Toxic Acrylic Paint, Paintbrush
- Sidewalk Chalk
