6 Easter At-Home Activities for Family

This year Easter will be different from any other years, most of us may will go to the church to celebrate, gathering with friends and family member, having a bunch of Easter day outdoor activity such as Easter Egg Hunt, but that doesn’t mean we couldn’t celebrate 2020 Easter day. Despite staying sticking to social distancing, you and your family still have every opportunity to enjoy the holiday weekend.

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Easter games

Religious Easter Ring Toss Game

For a more religious game, this Jesus themed Easter ring toss game is a fun outdoor or indoor option to play in the yard or in your living room.

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Jumpin’ Game

If you're looking for more of an educational game this holiday, this is a perfect option for your family. The Jump In' game is a brain teaser that will have even your most competitive family members scratching their heads. The game comes with dozens of challenging cards for players to decipher as they try and guide the bunny through each obstacle. They also have the extra large version for, more rabbits, more challenges and more fun!

Buy the game here.

Jumping Jack

Your kids won't want to put this surprise and delight-filled game down! To play Jumping Jack, each player pulls the carrots from the base of the game and waits for Jack to launch from his rabbit perch. Once he jumps out, the kids then race to catch him to get the win! I know, it’s fun, right?!

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Bunny Hop Memory Game

This is another great educational game option. Cute game that teaches colors and memorization skills. In the Bunny Hop Memory Game, players must find and collect at least one bunny in each color that has gotten loose. It invites the younger players to think fast and strategize.

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Easter craft

Salt painted Easter egg

What do you need?

1. Salt, regular cooking salt is okay

2. White glue

3. Watercolor paper

4. Watercolor

5. Watercolor brush

How to make it?

Take a piece of watercolor paper, use a pencil to draw a few colorful egg outline on the paper, then use white glue to squeeze along the outline, and then sprinkle with salt to make it adhere to the white glue. After its dried, remove the excess salt. Then color with watercolors and you're done!

You will see the colorful colors spread out between the salt and the salt, and after the different colors are compatible, they will form more beautiful colors. The process is really fun.

Egg for decoration

Using stick and paste, you can also create unique Easter eggs! I like the idea of this transparent egg very much. Children can put any collage pattern or related elements on the transparent paper card, and then hangs it by the window as a decoration. The sunlight shines from the transparent egg even more beautiful!

What do you need?

1. Transparent L-shape file holder

2. Sika paper (pick your favorite color)

3. Various art materials and stickers

How to make it?

To make a beautiful egg decoration is very simple, first of all, how big do you want to make? Or one large and one small, and then cut out the egg size with transparent paper according your preference, and then let the children create freely!

After finishing, you can wrap the edge of the egg with sika paper to make it more complete and beauty, finally make a hole to become a pendant! I look forward to seeing the colorful egg pendants in the living room!

“The great gift of Easter is hope.”

— Basil Hume

How to Choose Your Baby's First Cloth Book: A Guide for Parents

Editor's Note:

This guide has been updated to be a comprehensive resource for parents on choosing the best first book for their baby. We've also added a new section on how to continue fostering a love of reading as your child grows.

There are many types of books you can introduce to your baby, but cloth books are undoubtedly the best first choice. Why do so many parents recommend them? A cloth book is durable, easy to clean, and provides a rich, multi-sensory experience that is perfect for developing minds.

Choosing the right cloth book is the first step in building a lifelong love of reading.

The Benefits of Cloth Books

1. The Perfect Introduction to Reading

A cloth book teaches a child the fundamentals of what a book is. They can learn how to hold it, how to turn the pages, and that stories are found inside. It's the perfect, indestructible training tool.

2. A Rich, Multi-Sensory Experience

High-quality cloth books are designed to stimulate a baby's senses. Bright, contrasting colors engage their vision, while different textures, crinkly pages, and built-in squeakers captivate their sense of touch and hearing. This multi-sensory input helps a baby's brain make crucial connections.

3. They Are Durable and Reusable

Made of fabric, a cloth book is designed to withstand a baby's enthusiastic "love"—which often includes chewing, drooling, and throwing. If it gets dirty, you can simply toss it in the washing machine. It’s a toy that provides quiet, independent play time again and again.

4. It Creates Moments for Family Bonding

Reading together, even with a simple cloth book, builds confidence, teaches children about interacting with others, and creates wonderful memories that last a lifetime. Pointing to pictures and naming objects is a simple but powerful way to connect.

How to Choose the Best Cloth Book: 4 Features to Look For

The most important thing is to choose a book that attracts your baby's interest. Look for these engaging features:

1. Interactive Sounds

Babies are delighted by cause and effect. Choose books that have pages that make a rustling or crinkling sound when touched. Some books also feature hidden squeakers or air buttons that make a sound when pressed. These sounds encourage a baby to turn the pages and explore.

2. Three-Dimensional and Tactile Elements

A book with different textures or a 3D pop-out element (like an animal's tail or a puppet) can delight a child the moment they turn the page. These tactile features make the book a more engaging and memorable experience.

3. A Built-in Mirror

Babies are fascinated by faces, especially their own! A small, baby-safe mirror inside a cloth book is a guaranteed way to capture their curiosity and encourage self-recognition.

4. Interactive Games and Activities

The best cloth books include simple activities. Look for flaps that can be lifted, ribbons that can be pulled, or simple buckles that can be manipulated. These small games develop fine motor skills and increase a child's interest in the book.

The Next Chapter: From Sensory Books to First Puzzles

As your child's love for books grows, you can begin to introduce them to the world of high-quality puzzles and beautifully illustrated picture books. This is the perfect next step in their developmental journey.

• For this stage, we highly recommend the award-winning puzzles and games from Mudpuppy. Known for their museum-quality artwork and eco-friendly materials, Mudpuppy products cultivate a child’s aesthetic appreciation from day one. Their "Pouch Puzzles" are perfect for toddlers, helping them develop problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination while enjoying stunning art.

Every child's interests are different, but we hope these points help you find the perfect book to start your child on a lifelong journey of reading and learning.

My Recommendation for Cloth Book

Jelly Cat cloth books

Why I love it?

• Three-dimensional modeling design

• Colorful content - I really love their bright color

• Front and back cover paper design

Sassy cloth books

Why I love it?

• A rustling sound every time you turn the page

• Bright colors train baby's sensitivity to color

• There is a large safety mirror for the baby to observe the facial features