Have fun getting ready for the spring holidays with these fun activities and facts — as well as by downloading and printing some of the super-cute Easter bunny clipart and coloring pages in our huge free collection!
Spring into the season with Easter bunny clipart & coloring pages
As spring approaches, the Easter Bunny hops into the hearts of families around the globe, bringing joy, chocolate eggs, and the promise of new beginnings.
This beloved character is a symbol of Easter and a source of wonder for children and adults alike.
A hop into history: All about the Easter Bunny
The story of the Easter Bunny is as colorful as the eggs it’s said to deliver. The Easter bunny is a symbol of new life and resurrection, much like the spring season itself.
Where does the Easter Bunny come from?
Originating in German folklore, this mythical creature was believed to judge the behavior of children at the start of the season.
The Easter bunny rewards well-behaved kids with gifts of colored eggs, candies, and sometimes even toys. This tradition later melded with Christian celebrations of Easter.
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The essence of spring
For young minds, the Easter Bunny represents the magic of belief and the joy of discovery. The Easter Bunny also teaches children about kindness and generosity.
It’s a story that captures the essence of spring: renewal, growth, and the pure delight of finding something unexpected.
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10 fun facts about the Easter Bunny
- The Easter Bunny’s origins can be traced back to Germany, where it was first mentioned in writings in the 16th century.
- Unlike the Santa Claus tradition, the Easter Bunny does not have a standard list of naughty and nice children.
- In some parts of the world, the Easter Bunny leaves behind a trail of footprints as evidence of its visit.
- The concept of the Easter Bunny was brought to America by German immigrants in the 1700s.
- In Australia, some have promoted the Easter Bilby — a rabbit-like Australian animal — as an alternative to the bunny to raise awareness for native wildlife conservation.
- The largest Easter egg hunt ever recorded took place in Florida, where over 9,753 children searched for 501,000 eggs.
- Chocolate bunnies are a modern addition to the Easter Bunny’s delivery, with millions produced worldwide each year.
- Some Easter Bunny legends say it lays, decorates, and hides eggs itself, while others involve a team of helpers.
- The tradition of making nests for the Easter Bunny to fill with eggs has evolved into the modern Easter basket.
- In Switzerland, some children believe that Easter eggs are delivered by a cuckoo, not a bunny.
Craft ideas
Bringing the story of the Easter Bunny into your home can be a wonderful way to celebrate the season with your children.
- DIY bunny ears: Cut out ear shapes from white and pink construction paper. Glue the pink pieces onto the white ones, then attach them to a headband for instant bunny ears.
- Easter bunny garland: Create a festive garland by cutting out bunny shapes from our coloring pages. Color each bunny. Then, punch holes in the ears and string them together to decorate your space with a bunny-themed touch.
- Bunny-shaped cookie decorating: Bake sugar cookies using a bunny-shaped cookie cutter. Once cooled, set up a decorating station with various icings, sprinkles, and edible decorations. Encourage your children to decorate their bunny cookies with creative designs, turning this activity into a delightful and tasty Easter craft.
- Easter egg rock painting: Find smooth rocks and paint them in bright, pastel colors. Add patterns and designs to make each one unique.
- Paper plate Easter Bunny: Use a paper plate as the bunny’s face, adding paper ears, googly eyes, a pom-pom nose, and drawn-on whiskers.
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Learning activities
Easter offers a wonderful opportunity to combine fun with learning.
- Easter Bunny math: Use Easter eggs to teach basic counting, addition, and subtraction. Hide eggs with numbers inside for an educational hunt.
- Science of egg dyeing: Experiment with natural dyes made from vegetables and spices. Discuss the science behind how different materials create colors.
- Bunny-themed story time: Read books about rabbits, spring, or Easter, discussing the themes and moral lessons of each story.
- Easter Bunny geography: Explore how different cultures celebrate Easter. Create a map marking countries with unique Easter traditions.
- Creative writing with the Easter Bunny: Encourage your child to write a short story or poem from the perspective of the Easter Bunny. Discuss the elements of storytelling.
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Easter bunny coloring pages and line art drawings
Easter bunny with decorated eggs
Adorable little bunny rabbit
Easter bunny painting eggs with a paintbrush
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Easter bunny in a field with a big egg
Bunny with a carrot near a rainbow
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Pretty Easter bunny with a big egg to color
Cute little bunny sitting with a carrot
Easter bunny sweet coloring page
Happy Easter from a cute bunny with one big egg
This cute, simple, styled Easter bunny picture is perfect for little kids to color in and give to teachers, friends and family.
Easter bunny with crayons
This adorable Easter bunny in a basket wants you to print him out and color him in — and even has the crayons ready for you!
Easter bunny painting eggs
Here’s a scene with an Easter bunny busy painting eggs — and you can color them any way you want!
The Easter Bunny is an artist
This Easter bunny has a palette of colors to paint this huge Easter egg! What colors does you think he’s using?
Easter Bunny with spotted eggs
Girl riding an Easter bunny
Two Easter bunnies and an Easter egg
These two Easter bunnies have found a huge egg! You can color it in for them.
Happy Easter to all our friends
This cute cartoon rabbit and chick want to wish a Happy Easter to all of their friends!
Easter bunny holding a sign
What do you want to make this cute Easter bunny say? Color the picture and write whatever you want on his sign!
Trace this Easter bunny
Simple Easter Bunny dot to dot
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Full-color Easter Bunny clipart
Spring into reading with the Easter Bunny
Whether it’s a whimsical tale of adventure or a sweet story of springtime joy, reading together strengthens bonds and sparks imagination.
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