Thoughtful Easter Gift Ideas for Kids, Teachers, Family & Friends

Easter is such a beautiful time of year, one that signals fresh starts, cosy family mornings, and the magic of childhood wonder. But beyond the baskets of chocolate and the whirlwind of egg hunts, there’s an opportunity to gift in a way that feels more intentional. Thoughtful, beautiful, and useful gifts that won’t be tossed aside after the sugar rush fades.

This curated list of Easter gift ideas is focused on less wasteful, more meaningful gifting – things that inspire creativity, spark imagination, or simply bring comfort and joy. Whether you’re shopping for little ones, treasured teachers, or loved ones, here’s a collection of thoughtful gifts that align with the heart of the season.

Easter Gift Ideas for Kids

Easter is filled with small, magical moments, the thrill of a hidden egg, the scent of warm hot cross buns, and the joy of an early morning cuddle in new pyjamas. These gifts are designed to weave seamlessly into those moments, making them even more special.

🧺 A Basket for Easter & Everyday Adventures

An Easter basket is more than just a vessel for collecting eggs, it’s a childhood essential, ready to be filled with all kinds of treasures throughout the seasons. The perfect basket isn’t just for one day of excitement; it’s something that can become part of a little one’s world, used for nature walks, market trips, and everyday adventures.

The Perfect Easter Basket

Choosing a beautiful, well-made basket means it won’t be discarded after Easter morning. Instead, it can live on as a special piece in your child’s world, carried along on picnics, filled with wildflowers, or used to gather nature finds like pinecones, shells, or fallen leaves.

Some of my favourite options include:

• Olli Ella Piki Basket – A classic, beautifully woven rattan basket that’s the perfect size for little hands. It’s sturdy enough for everyday use and pretty enough to be a treasured keepsake. I also love that you can stack these and store toys and collections inside. But other more open options from Olli Ella are the Gathering Basket and the Petal Basket (which are more practical for collecting eggs.
• A Simple Woven Market Basket – Ideal for egg hunts now and fruit-picking adventures later.
• A Mini Tote Bag – If a basket isn’t your child’s style, a soft, lightweight tote with an Easter-themed design (or something timeless) works just as well.

Beyond Easter: Everyday Magic

Once the last Easter egg has been found, the basket’s adventures are just beginning. Here are a few ways to use it long after Easter morning:

• Nature collecting – A dedicated basket for all the treasures found on daily walks: smooth stones, feathers, acorns, and petals.
• Library trips – The perfect size for carrying a small stack of books to and from the library.
• Market adventures – A little helper’s basket for fruit, veggies, or a fresh loaf of bread.
• Toy storage – A lovely way to keep small treasures like figurines, play silks, or wooden animals together.
• Picnics & playdates – Fill with snacks, a drink bottle, and a cozy blanket for impromptu outdoor moments.

An Easter Basket That Grows With Them

Rather than a single-use plastic bucket, choosing a beautiful, lasting basket makes Easter feel even more special, one that can weave itself into childhood memories, holding not just chocolate eggs but moments of joy, discovery, and adventure.

🐰 Animal Figurines

Most children have a soft spot for tiny treasures, and animal figurines make the perfect Easter surprise. Add to a collection they already love or introduce new Easter-themed animals – rabbits, lambs, chicks, or even a sweet little duckling. Small but mighty, these figurines encourage storytelling, imaginative play, and hours of quiet entertainment. While my mama heart longs to reach for the beautiful wooden animals, my boys always reach for their plastic animals first (because they can be used in water, play-doh and taken on messy adventures the wooden ones can’t). I love the range from Schleich.

🎨 Get Crafty

There’s nothing better than an Easter morning spent drawing, painting, or creating, and craft supplies make a gift that lasts far beyond the holiday. From the humble crayon to a beautifully designed drawing board, there are endless ways to nurture creativity.

This year, I’ve chosen the Liewood Zora Magic Drawing Board for my boys, inspired by their love for their magnetic board (which has quite literally been loved to death!). It’s the perfect mess-free option for little artists, making it a practical and lasting gift.

Other options I also loved were this magnetic board, and this sensory stem board.

🔮 Easter Magic

For a truly enchanting Easter gift, The Little Potion Co.’s Easter Magic collection brings a sprinkle of wonder to craft time. These beautifully designed potion kits invite children to mix, stir, and create their own little spells, whether it’s a potion for kindness, confidence, or pure Easter joy. With pastel hues, biodegradable glitter, and nature-inspired ingredients, these sets turn a simple afternoon into a sensory adventure. A wonderful way to encourage creativity, mindfulness, and a little bit of childhood magic. I got one of these kits for my son last Easter and he was obsessed!

🥚 Personalised Egg Cup

A sweet, sentimental gift that doubles as a keepsake. A little ceramic (unfortunately I couldn’t find any of this style made in Australia, but these are so cute it’s worth it) or wooden egg cup, perhaps with their name or a playful illustration, can hold a chocolate egg on Easter morning and later become part of a cozy family tradition of dippy eggs and soldiers.

🌿 Play Silks

If there’s one thing I love gifting, it’s an open-ended toy that stands the test of time. Play silks are exactly that, simple yet endlessly versatile. My children have a small but beloved collection of Sarah’s Silks, and they get used in all kinds of play, fort building, dress-ups, storytelling, and snuggling dolls to sleep.

This year, I’ve chosen the Bunny Ears Crown from Sarah’s Silks, a soft alternative to a headband that I know my kids will adore for imaginative play long after Easter. The Peter Rabbit Seek & Find Silk is another magical option, blending storytelling with a playful hunt.

📚 Sweet Books

Books are always a good idea, and Easter is the perfect time to introduce new stories that celebrate wonder, nature, and gentle lessons. Some of my favourite picks include:

• Sonya’s Chickens
• Market Day
• The World Needs The Wonder You See
• We Are the Gardeners
• The Tale of Peter Rabbit
• Guess How Much I Love You

Pairing a book with a cosy corner and a cup of something warm makes for a beautifully slow and meaningful Easter moment.

🐣 Something for the Season Ahead

Easter brings a new season and with it new adventures, and sometimes the best gifts are the ones that are practical but still feel special. Think bunny slippers, a fresh pair of gumboots (from my favourite gumboot brand) for egg-hunt adventures, or a soft cardigan for those lingering golden afternoons (Jamie Kay has the sweetest Easter clothes for kids).

🌸 Movement-Inspired Gifts for Busy Bunnies

Easter and movement go hand in hand – hopping like a bunny, running through the garden, twirling in the autumn breeze. A beautifully made skipping rope makes a sweet and nostalgic gift, encouraging outdoor play and joy in movement. Or some more Sarah’s Silks goodies – a streamer or a skytail.

🌙 The Moon & Easter: A Cosmic Connection

There’s something beautifully poetic about the way Easter is tied to the moon. Unlike fixed-date holidays, Easter follows the rhythm of the cosmos, always falling on the first Sunday after the first full moon of autumn (in the Southern Hemisphere). It’s a time when the world feels extra magical, when the night sky glows a little brighter, and the air hums with the quiet promise of new beginnings.

For little ones (and grown-ups, too), this is a lovely opportunity to introduce the wonder of the night sky and the idea that we are all connected to something bigger. Here are some Easter gift ideas that celebrate the beauty of the cosmos and the moon’s role in this special season:

• Mindful Mega Space Pack by 5 Little Bears
• ‘Glow: A Child’s Guide to the Night Sky’ Book
• Solar System Felt Play Mat by Tara Treasures

Easter Gift Ideas for Teachers, Family & Friends

Whether you’re looking for a small gesture for a much-loved teacher, a thoughtful treat for family, or a little something to bring warmth to a friend’s Easter weekend, these gifts are designed to feel cosy, intentional, and full of heart.

🍳 Ceramic Egg Crate

A timeless and practical addition to any kitchen, whether it’s for fresh farm eggs or simply adding a touch of charm to a breakfast table. Bonus points if you fill it with pastel-dyed eggs for an extra Easter touch.

Here’s a few I’d love to see in my fridge:

• Speckled Egg Crate
• Floral Egg Crate
• Striped Egg Crate

🍞 Hot Cross Buns Candle

Easter wouldn’t be Easter without the scent of warm spiced buns. A beautifully crafted candle with notes of cinnamon, vanilla, and fresh baked bread brings the comfort of the season into any home.

🫖 Easter Tea

One of my favourite finds this year is the T2 Baxter’s Hot Cross Buns Tea, a beautifully blended tea inspired by the warm, spiced flavours of freshly baked hot cross buns. With notes of cinnamon, raisin, and vanilla, it’s the perfect Easter treat without the sugar rush.

A More Meaningful Easter

Easter gifts don’t need to be big or extravagant to be special. The most meaningful ones are often the simplest, something that sparks imagination, warms the heart, or becomes part of a beloved tradition. Whether it’s a well-loved book, a keepsake egg cup, or a small moment of joy wrapped in a cosy candle, these Easter gift ideas are all about celebrating the beauty of the season in a thoughtful, lasting way.

What are your favourite Easter traditions or meaningful gifts? I’d love to hear how you celebrate this special time of year.

Oh and if you’re looking for a roundup of Easter PJ’s for this year – you can find mine here!