Here are some great items for an outdoor themed Easter Basket! This gifts are also great for any child who loves hiking, camping, or just exploring outside.
Instead of a plastic basket, put items in something fun and useful!
Backpack
Another great idea as a basket substitute - bonus that this comes in a 2 pack.
Bucket (2-pack)
One of my favorite easter baskets was candy inside of a new climbing helmet!
Helmet
I love the look of this magnifier - you can clip the string to a backpack!
Wood Magnifying Glass
This bug viewer is easy for children to use - you just place it over the creature.
Bug Magnifier
Children at forest school love to put their “collections” in these divided containers.
Organizer Box
These are great for sand, dirt, water and snow!
Scoops
Add some nature guides to your basket that are relevant to your area and child's interests
Animal Tracks
I suggest reinforcing the idea that this is for emergencies. You can practice with it - blow it and then wait for a response. Just not for playing! (they are quite loud!)
Emergency Whistle
I love asking children what direction we are heading. It is a great life skill!
Compass
Children love flashlights, headlamps or lanterns. These are small and perfect for an easter basket!
Flashlight
Every easter basket needs candy - and these help continue the outdoor theme!
Bug shaped candy
Children find so many uses for rope - they tie up their stuffed animals, pull wagons, make traps and so much more!
Rope
Children love to use carabiners and the type with a wire gate are much easier for little hands.
Wire gate Carabiners
At forest school, children pick up sticks, berries, spruce cones and more!
Tweezers
Children love to use nets in the water, to hold flowers, and attempt to catch insects (much harder than you would think!)
