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Inclusive Easter Activities for Children

Wednesday 1st April, 2026

With a little planning and flexibility, Easter activities can be made inclusive, engaging, and meaningful for every child.

Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) often benefit from sensory-friendly experiences and activities that can be easily adapted to their individual needs. You do not need to run different activities for children with different needs – fun activities for children with SEND are fun activities for ALL children.

Easter Activities For All

Easter Sensory Tray

Create an Easter sensory tray filled with soft materials like shredded paper, ribbons, pom-poms, felt squares, cotton balls (bunny tails!), and fabric offcuts. Hide foam, plastic, or chocolate eggs inside for a gentle ‘egg hunt’ that avoids overwhelming noise or crowds.

Easter Egg Garland

Cut out cardboard eggs and punch a hole in the top to hang on a ribbon to create a garland. Ask children to decorate the cardboard eggs with stickers, glue and feathers, foam shapes, or finger paints. Encourage tactile exploration of the different materials they can use to decorate the eggs and hang the garland up after the activity so children know you value it, and they can feel proud of their work.

Easter Storytelling

Read Easter stories together, and bring them to life with visual aids, props and fancy dress, and sensory elements. Using puppets or soft toys can also support communication and engagement, particularly for children with communication difficulties.

Easter ‘Biscuits’

Use playdough to make Easter ‘biscuits’ with children. Add essential oils (lemon, vanilla, lavender, etc.) and paints to the playdough to heighten the sensory experience. Use cookie cutters shaped like bunnies or eggs to cut out the biscuits. This provides a calming, hands-on activity that supports fine motor skills while allowing children to explore texture and creativity at their own pace.

Adapted Easter Egg Hunts:

Traditional egg hunts can be adapted to suit different needs. For example, you could:

• Use brightly coloured or larger eggs for easier visibility
• Add visual clues or picture cards
• Keep the hunt in a smaller, quieter space
• Allow extra time or provide one-to-one support
• Place eggs at different heights (on tables, low branches, or wheelchair-accessible surfaces)
• Ensure pathways are clear, flat, and easy to navigate

Some children may benefit from a ‘station-based’ hunt, where they move between accessible points rather than searching across a large area. Others may enjoy a ‘delivery’ version, where eggs are brought to them and they choose or sort them.

Some children may prefer a ‘find and match’ activity instead – for example, pairing coloured eggs or matching symbols.

Remember: Easter activities for children with SEND don’t need to be complicated. By focusing on flexibility, sensory awareness, and individual preferences, you can create a joyful celebration where every child feels included.