Easter egg Hunt for Children

Egg hunts play an integral part in the Easter celebrations. For the children, Easter is all about chocolate cakes and eggs filled with goodies. The young and the old alike look forward to this event, although egg hunt is a relatively modern concept. However, the concept of eggs has been associated with Easter for quite a long time. It is said that the first Easter egg was presented to King Tiberius by Mary Magdalene, right after Christ’s resurrection and it had turned red, making this a divine phenomenon. On the other hand, Easter falls in spring and it is also the celebration of this happy season, after the dreariness of winter. The earth becomes fertile once again and since rabbits are very fertile, they got associated with Easter.

Children however are oblivious to such facts and figures and they are only concerned about the happiness and the goodies which they feel the Easter bunny has brought for them. Easter bunnies are probably their best friend after Santa Claus and they are eager to collect the eggs that have been left for them. And it up to the parents and the other elders of the house to see that a perfect hunt is organized so that the kids get their fill of all the excitement they have been looking forward to.

Organizing an egg hunt for children is relatively easy and all that is needed is organization. Ask other parents to join in and you can organize a very fun- filled hunt.

Start by sending out invitations to your kid’s friend and the other children in the neighborhood, notifying them about the time and place of the hunt. Then fill plastic eggs with small toys, candies, chocolates, stickers and other goodies and hide them in nooks and cracks. If very small children are involved, then leave some in easy to find places.

Mark the eggs according to colors if children of different age groups are participating. You can also give out prizes for the highest number of eggs collected. Make sure you have some refreshments like cookies, sandwiches and juices at hand, because the kids are sure to feel hungry after the hunt. You should also keep a first-aid box ready, just in case a kid gets hurt.

If the hunt is large and is organized in the local playschools, then you can schedule different times for the children of different age groups. In that way, you will be better able to keep an eye on the kids and the younger kids will also have a fairer chance.