Leftover Easter Eggs? 15 Plastic Easter Egg Activities for Kids
Discover fun and creative Plastic Easter Egg Activities for kids that encourage learning, play and hands-on exploration.
From sensory play and learning games to arts and crafts, these colorful eggs can be used in creative ways to keep little hands and minds busy.
And for more Easter fun join us for more Easter crafts and activities!

Plastic Easter eggs aren’t just for egg hunts — they’re perfect for a variety of fun and engaging activities for kids.
Admit it. You probably still have all of those plastic Easter eggs sitting around your house!
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Recommended Easter Books
When you’re done playing, enjoy these Easter Books that are perfect for your kids!
Pete the Cat: Big Easter AdventureHappy Easter, Little CritterLast One in Is a Rotten Egg!Max’s Chocolate Chicken (Max and Ruby)
Llama Llama Easter EggHow to Catch the Easter BunnyDuck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny!Happy Easter, Mouse! (If You Give…)
Or enjoy these Easter Board Books and Delightful Easter Bunny Books with your child. It’s the perfect way to tie in the holiday to your Easter activities!
Are Plastic Easter Eggs Recyclable
Most plastic Easter eggs are not recyclable because they are made from low-quality plastic or contain hinges and coatings that recycling centers can’t process.
Check with your local recycling program, but a better option is to reuse them for crafts, storage, or future celebrations.
How to Reuse Plastic Easter Eggs
In addition to the awesome plastic Easter egg activities following, here are some quick and creative ways to reuse plastic Easter eggs:
- Sensory Bins: Fill them with rice, beans or small objects for sensory play.
- Learning Activities: Use them for letter matching, color sorting or counting games.
- Mini Storage: Store small craft supplies, jewelry, or loose change.
- Ornaments: String them together to create a festive garland or Easter tree decorations.
- Snack Holders: Use clean eggs to hold small snacks like nuts or candy.
- Treasure Hunt: Repurpose them for scavenger hunts beyond Easter.
- DIY Shakers: Fill with dry beans or beads, seal, and use as musical instruments.
- Bath Toys: Let kids scoop and pour water with them in the tub.
- Garden Helpers: Use as mini seed starters by filling them with soil and planting seeds.
- Party Favors: Fill with small surprises for birthday parties or events.
Plastic Easter Egg Activities for Kids
Whether you’re looking for educational activities that reinforce colors, numbers and letters or hands-on crafts that encourage creativity, plastic Easter egg activities offer endless possibilities.
Get ready to explore exciting ideas that make use of these seasonal favorites beyond the holiday!
10 Games to Play with Plastic Easter Eggs
Do you have loads of plastic Easter eggs from the holiday?
Here are 10 games to play with plastic Easter eggs.
Plastic Egg Water Wall
Create an interactive water wall for your child!
Plastic Egg Mini Planting Pots
Repurpose plastic eggs into mini planting pots for a fun and creative gardening activity.
30 Fun Easter Basket Ideas for Fine Motor Skills
Each of these ideas are first and foremost FUN, but why not encourage fine motor practice while you're at it?!
Plastic Egg Submarines
Turn plastic eggs into submarines for a fun and simple science activity.
Montessori-Inspired Easter Egg Sound Shakers for Babies and Toddlers
Try this idea for inexpensive DIY Montessori-inspired Easter egg sound shakers for babies and toddlers.
Plastic Egg Stacking Game
Challenge kids to stack plastic eggs without letting them crack in this engaging balance activity.
Plastic Easter Egg Prints
Create colorful prints using plastic Easter eggs for a fun and simple art activity.
Easy Easter Egg Color Sorting Activity
This easy Easter egg color sorting activity is an easy Easter activity for toddlers and preschoolers.
Egg Race Ideas For Physics
Explore ramps, gravity, and motion with exciting plastic Easter egg races.
Bunny Hop ABC Game
This game is fun to play inside or outside depending on the weather.
Easter Egg Rocket Races
Send plastic Easter eggs soaring with this fun rocket race experiment.
Easter Bath Bombs
Your kids will love making their own bath bombs!
Make an Egg Sculpture for a Fun Easter Art Project
This is one Easter art project the kiddos are going to want to do again and again (and again)!
Plastic Eggs Easter Name Game
Match the letter on the egg to write your name.
Beginning Sounds Easter Eggs Game
Easily create this beginning sounds Easter eggs game to use the plastic eggs you have in the house.
Easter Sensory Bin & Sight Word Practice
Looking for a low prep activity to put together that will entertain your toddler or preschooler while you get some spring cleaning done? (Or maybe you just need 5 minutes of “mom time.”)
Check out this super easy Easter Sensory Bin.
Number Recognition Game 1-20: Find The Egg
Create a simple Easter or Spring theme number recognition game!
Easy Printable Easter Fun!
These easy Easter printable activities are here to make this holiday even more cheerful and creative!
Great idea. I know we have some of those leftover plastic eggs hidden somewhere in this house. I might have to try some of these great ideas.
Thank you for the mention. It is amazing how many plastic easter eggs I am still finding around the house many months later!
Ha! It’s true. That’s why I pulled the post together. I thought… I can’t be the only mom still finding these things!