Best Easter Baskets Ideas for Kids by Age (2025)
Easter is just around the corner, and finding the perfect Easter gifts for children can feel overwhelming for parents—especially when trying to select age-appropriate Easter gifts that are both fun and beneficial. At GleamKid, we understand that children at different stages of growth have unique developmental needs. That’s why we’ve carefully designed a collection of Easter toys for kids that support sensory, motor, and creativity development at every age.
Our non-candy Easter basket ideas follow three key principles: safety, developmental value, and fun.
Safety always comes first, ensuring every toy is rigorously selected.
Developmental value means the toys encourage learning and skill-building,
while fun ensures kids stay engaged and delighted.
Looking for the perfect Easter basket stuffers? Whether you’re filling a basket for a toddler, school-age kids, or tweens, GleamKid has you covered. Ready to create an Easter basket they’ll treasure? Explore GleamKid’s 2025 collection below—where learning hides in every egg! Happy Easter from all of us at Gleamkid!
Best Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers (1-3 Years): Safety First & Sensory Play
Choosing Easter basket ideas for 1 year olds and toddlers means prioritising safety and developmental exploration. At this age, children learn through touch, sound and movement, making sensory and Montessori toys ideal for fostering curiosity. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) emphasises the use of BPA-free, non-toxic materials and the avoidance of small parts to prevent choking hazards - Gleamkid rigorously follow these standards.
Our toys for toddlers are designed to stimulate children's tactile discovery and hand-eye coordination while meeting strict safety guidelines. Glowkid's extraordinary Montessori toys that transform Easter baskets into gateways of learning and imagination! Our 7-in-1 Space Wooden Activity Cube and 6-in-1 Wooden Rocket Montessori Sensory Cube are not just toys—they're developmental masterpieces designed for curious toddlers.
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7-in-1 Space Wooden Activity Cube
6 in 1 Wooden Rocket Sensory Cube
Best Easter Basket Ideas for Preschoolers (3-4 Years): Interactive Play & Skill-Building
For preschoolers, Easter basket ideas go beyond traditional gifts. They will be captivated by the bright colours, imaginative play and social interaction. For Easter basket ideas for kids who have given up their sweet tooth, Gleamkid's hand-picked Easter basket ideas combine non-candy Easter basket ideas with developmental magic to provide hours of fun.
The Dinosaur Walkie Talkies are a fantastic choice for encouraging role play and enhancing language skills. With their exclusive dinosaur-themed design, these walkie talkies not only spark creativity but also facilitate communication between little adventurers, helping to build their social skills. With a 1,000ft range and crystal-clear sound, little explorers can hunt Easter eggs in the backyard or stage dino-rescue operations.
Another excellent option is the Activity Table and Chair Set, which promotes creativity through its multifunctional design. This multifunctional table doubles as a building station, art desk, or sensory play zone. With 320 colorful building blocks included, children can create everything from cars to animals, enhancing their spatial skills and imaginative play.
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Kids Activity Table and Chair Set
Best Easter Basket Ideas for School-Age Kids (6-8 Years): STEM Challenges & Active Play
At ages 6 to 8, kids are crave hands-on challenges, making STEM-focused Easter toys for kids the perfect way to fuel their curiosity. Gleamkid’s Easter STEM gifts for kids focus on sparking curiosity, refining problem-solving skills, and encouraging teamwork—all while keeping the holiday magic alive.
For kids who love engineering, architecture, and storytelling, the Magnetic Building Blocks Set is a fantastic Easter basket stuffer. Available in multiple themed sets—including volcanic landscapes, medieval castles, snowy kingdoms, luminous designs, and farm adventures—that allow children to explore their imagination while enhancing spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Aspiring paleontologists will love the Take Apart Dinosaur Toy Kit, which includes six detailed dinosaurs: Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor, Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Pterosaur. With an easy-to-use low-speed electric screwdriver (battery not included) and a manual screwdriver, kids can assemble and disassemble their own dinosaurs, improving fine motor skills, patience, and logical thinking.
For a classic Easter basket idea, the 40PCS Prefilled Easter Eggs bring excitement and discovery to any Easter egg hunt. Each egg hides mini toys and surprises, making them perfect for group activities, party favors, and family fun.
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Magnetic Building Blocks Set – Endless Possibilities for Young Builders
Take Apart Dinosaur Toy Kit – A Hands-On STEM Challenge
40PCS Prefilled Easter Eggs – Surprise & Play in Every Egg
Best Easter Basket Ideas for Tweens (9-12 Years): Creativity & Science Exploration
As tweens develop a deeper curiosity for science and creativity, the right Easter toys for kids can encourage artistic expression and hands-on learning. Whether they love crafting, experimenting, or discovering the microscopic world, these Easter basket stuffers provide an exciting way to celebrate the holiday while nurturing new skills.
One fantastic option is the Air Dry Clay Pottery Kit, which allows tweens to sculpt their own Easter-themed creations like bunnies or colorful eggs.
Another excellent choice is the Pocket Microscope. This portable microscope opens up a world of exploration, enabling tweens to observe pollen, insect specimens, and other fascinating details of the natural world. By engaging with science in such an interactive way, children can cultivate a deeper interest in biology and the environment, making it an ideal educational toy.
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Air Dry Clay Pottery Kit
Pocket Microscope
This Easter, delight kids with age-appropriate Easter baskets that grow with them! From sensory toys for babies to educational Easter toys for tweens, Gleamkid’s picks blend safety, skill-building, and fun. Shop Gleamkid’s trusted collection today!
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