Easter Bunny Egg Holder
Turn a simple hard-boiled egg into an adorable Easter surprise with this Easter Bunny Egg Holder. This easy Easter craft is a fun way to dress up the table for brunch, lunch, or your holiday dinner. Kids will love making their own bunny holders, and they also make sweet place setting favors for family gatherings.
This printable Easter craft is simple enough for home, classroom activities, or holiday parties. Make one for every guest and place a decorated egg inside for a cheerful Easter touch.
Fun Facts
In German tradition, the Easter Bunny was originally known as the Easter Hare. One of the earliest written references appeared in 1682 in an essay called De ovis paschalibus, which means About Easter eggs. The story said that good children would receive brightly colored eggs hidden around the house and garden.
Supplies
- Yellow construction paper or cardstock
- Printer
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Hard-boiled egg
Instructions
- Print the pattern onto yellow construction paper or cardstock.
- Carefully cut out the bunny egg holder pattern.
- Fold along the dotted lines.
- Glue the arms so they hold up the legs at the last fold.
- Glue the feet at the bottom of the legs as shown in the reference picture.
- Place a hard-boiled egg inside the circle to finish your Easter Bunny Egg Holder.
Fun Ideas
To make your bunny egg holder even more festive, add a little Easter grass inside the circle before placing the egg on top.
You can also use this printable template with plastic eggs filled with small candies for Easter party favors or spring birthday celebrations.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
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Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This easy craft works well as a spring classroom activity. Children can practice fine motor skills through cutting, folding, and gluing. Teachers and parents can also use the project as a starting point for discussions about Easter traditions around the world.
For added learning, invite kids to:
- Count and compare the eggs they make
- Write a short story about where the Easter Bunny hides eggs
- Decorate their bunny holders with crayons, stickers, or pastel patterns
- Use the finished holders as part of a spring table display
Supplies
Instructions
Patterns, Templates and Printables
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