Easter egg hunts with a twist

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Stashing a glowstick in plastic eggs creates an easy and exciting adventure for little hunters. Have kids redeem their eggs for prizes or candy.

Check out these free printables that will help little ones identify and trace the alphabet. Hide 26 eggs with a different letter written on each, and have kids find and identify them on the chart. Reward them with goodies! Get more information: totschooling.net

Rather than hiding candies, fill plastic eggs with paper containing a certain value. Take a cue from arcade tickets and have kids redeem their findings for a prize of their choice. Get more information: lifeasamom.com

Keep little hands busy with an easy bath-time sensory hunt. Get more information: growingajeweledrose.com

Turn the hunt into a fun-filled physical activity by using clues that involve completing small exercises before moving on. Exercise has never been this fun…or this delicious! Get more information: superhealthykids.com

Perfect for older kids, hide candies and trinkets in oversized plastic eggs, wrap with tissue and set up a pull-and-pop adventure. Get the instructions: studiodiy.com

Write out fun clues to lead the way to the Easter bounty.

Turn the focus from candy to cleverness and co-operation with this Easter egg puzzle game. Write a riddle that will lead your kids to their Easter present. Then sit back and let your kids have fun putting the puzzle together and figuring the riddle out. Get the instructions: allkidsnetwork.com

If you have a master builder, hide Lego pieces and minifigures so they can build an epic Easter creation. Get more information: frugalfun4boys.com

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