If you’re reading this, chances are you’re helping a little someone put together the best Easter basket ever — one that’s bursting with fun treats and teaches them a thing or two about kindness.
You’re in the right place! Below are brilliant Easter gift ideas that let kids get creative, enjoy their favourite goodies, and even help improve the world. Because Easter isn’t just about chocolate (although, let’s be real, there will be chocolate) — it’s also about sharing, giving, and making someone else’s day a little brighter.
How To Create a Kid-Friendly Easter Basket
Start with a Basket … Or Whatever’s Lying Around
Who says you need a fancy store-bought basket? Half the fun is making your own!
Raid your recycling pile for an old shoebox, cereal box, or sturdy paper bag. Grab some leftover paper scraps, tissue paper, or wrapping paper, and let the kids transform it into a one-of-a-kind Easter masterpiece.
Hand them paint, markers, stickers, and (if you’re feeling adventurous) glitter, then stand back and let the creativity (and possibly a tiny mess) unfold. Wonky edges and a little too much glue? That’s just extra personality.
Pro tip: If your little artist needs inspiration, suggest bunny ears, Easter eggs, or a chick popping out of a shell. But let’s be honest, they will probably do their own thing anyway.
Sprinkle Treats That Change Lives
Now that the basket looks fabulous, the next step is to fill it with gifts that give back.
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Let your kids help choose! Do they want to give chickens so a family without enough food to eat can have fresh eggs every morning? Or maybe provide clean water to kids just like them? There are so many fun and meaningful choices:
- Sustainable Food Bundle gift cards – Help families grow their own food, so they have plenty to eat all year round.
- Watermelon gift card – This sweet gift helps women in Timor-Leste upskill to start their own agriculture businesses.
- Organic Veggie Box gift card – Helps farmers get the training, coaching, and skills they need to improve their harvests.
The best part is Unwrapped gift cards make it easy for kids to understand the joy of giving. When they pick out a cow, chicken, or even a whole forest, they learn that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
These tax-deductible gifts support people living in poverty by giving them access to the tools and opportunities they need to build a better future. And knowing they’ve helped another child somewhere in the world is a pretty special Easter treat.
Sweeten with Chocolate. Obviously.
Let the kids pick their favourite chocolate treats to tuck inside. There’s no wrong way to add a little sweetness.
Here are a few fun ideas to mix things up:
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- Easter Bilby and Chocolate Eggs – The Easter essentials. Let the kids choose their favourites, and maybe even sneak in a few extras for yourself (we won’t tell).
- DIY Chocolate Bark – Melt chocolate, spread it on a tray, and let the kids sprinkle on their choice of nuts, dried fruit, crushed cookies, or rainbow sprinkles. Once it sets, break it into pieces for a handmade treat.
- Chocolate-Dipped Fruit – Dip strawberries, bananas, or even pretzels in melted chocolate and let them harden before adding them to the basket.
- Hot Chocolate Mix – For a cozy twist, pop in a little jar of hot chocolate powder with marshmallows on top — perfect for a post-Easter sugar rush wind-down.
Top With A Little Something for Playtime
Balance the sweets in their Easter gift basket with something fun and creative that will keep them entertained long after the chocolate disappears.
Here are some playful ideas:
- Sidewalk Chalk – Let them decorate the driveway with colourful Easter eggs, bilbies, or whatever masterpiece their little hearts desire.
- Bubbles – Because no kid (or adult, honestly) can resist the magic of bubbles floating through the air.
- Mini Puzzle – A fun little brain teaser to keep their hands busy between chocolate breaks.
- Easter Storybook – A sweet bedtime read to wind down after all the excitement.
These playful touches keep the Easter fun going well past the sugar rush and might even buy you a moment of peace while they play.
More Easter Donation Gift Ideas at Unwrapped
Your kid-made Easter basket is now bursting with love, creativity, and kindness — and let’s be honest, that’s way better than a generic store-bought one. Not only does it have all the fun Easter essentials, but it also helps kids learn the joy of giving back.
Want to find even more Easter gifts to add to the mix? Unwrapped has meaningful Easter gift cards for every personality.
Feel free to browse, mix, and match — because filling an Easter basket with presents that spread a little love (and a lot of joy) is the best Easter tradition.
How To Buy A Easter Charity Card
An Oxfam Unwrapped charity gift card is a practical and meaningful way to make a difference in the world.
Simply select a card type, choose your impact amount and we will post or email the gift on your behalf.
- Choose a gift card here.
- Customise your gift card with a personal message.
- Send your unique gift card via mail or email to your loved one.
Your donation goes to those who need it most.
