Free Easter Printable Activity
With Easter just around the corner, we’re happy to release another printable for the long weekend ahead!
Our Easter Printable download includes the following activities:
– 62 Easter eggs of different patterns (31 pairs)
– 6 Identification cards
These printables are suited for both Toddlers and Preschoolers. Click on the image below to download the printable, and remember to Pin this on Pinterest so others can find them.
This Easter activity pack is a fun, engaging way for children to explore visual recognition, pattern matching, and early logic skills through seasonal play. Designed to align with Montessori principles, the printable encourages independence and hands-on exploration.
The colourful egg designs invite children to compare, identify, and pair similar patterns – a simple yet effective exercise in developing focus, concentration, and visual memory. These types of matching games also build foundational problem-solving abilities in early childhood.
What’s Included in the Printable
The set features 31 unique egg pattern pairs, each with distinct colours and designs. Children can match the eggs individually or turn them into a memory-style game by placing them face down and taking turns flipping two at a time. Activities like these help reinforce cognitive flexibility and attention to detail.
The six identification cards offer an extra layer of learning. These can be used to sort eggs by category, guide visual searches, or serve as prompts for storytelling. For example, you might ask, “Can you find all the eggs with dots?” or “Which egg matches the one on this card?”
Ideas for Home or Classroom Use
Print and cut out the egg pairs and cards. If you have access to a laminator, consider laminating the pieces for durability so they can be reused year after year.
Set up a small Easter-themed activity tray using the printables and add a basket or small tray for sorting. Children can work through the matching activity independently or with a friend, encouraging both self-direction and collaboration.
To support fine motor development, encourage your child to use tongs or tweezers to pick up and place the eggs onto matching cards or in corresponding bowls. This turns the matching game into a Practical Life activity that also supports hand strength and control.
You can also integrate movement by hiding the eggs around the room and inviting your child to go on an Easter egg hunt. Once they’ve found the eggs, they can return to the mat and begin the matching task. This adds a gross motor element to the activity, perfect for energetic learners.
Why Seasonal Activities Matter
Seasonal printables bring variety to the learning environment and create a sense of celebration around key moments in the calendar. These moments allow children to connect learning with real-world events, helping to build awareness of time, tradition, and shared experiences.
At Montessori Academy, we see great value in providing resources that engage the senses and nurture curiosity. Activities like this one support early learning outcomes while also creating opportunities for joyful discovery.
They also give families and educators the chance to participate in shared activities that feel meaningful and festive. Whether it’s through matching eggs, decorating crafts, or reading stories together, Easter can be a time of connection and creativity.
We hope this free Easter printable brings a sense of fun and learning to your home or classroom. Keep an eye out for more seasonal resources throughout the year, and enjoy watching your child engage with these hands-on learning tools.