021 Easter Play Ideas for Toddlers that Support Play Schemas

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Feeling overwhelmed by all the Easter hype—and wondering how to make it meaningful for your toddler?

In this episode of Demystifying Child’s Play, we’re diving into how you can use this Easter season to truly support your child’s development—without extra stress or sugar overload.

We’ll show you how to harness the power of play schemas—the natural, repetitive play behaviours all children engage in—to create fun, intentional Easter activities that meet your child right where they are developmentally. Whether they’re throwing, stacking, wrapping, or endlessly transporting things from one place to another, this episode will help you understand why they play this way—and how to build on it.

This isn’t about picture-perfect Pinterest crafts. It’s about easy, real-life ideas that work with your child’s current play urges, not against them. And the best part? You likely already have what you need at home.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• What play schemas actually are, and why they matter for child development
  
  
• Why Easter is the perfect time to support schema play (think baskets, eggs, nature walks)
  
  
• 10 simple, engaging Easter activity ideas—each linked to a specific schema
  
  
• How to include your toddler in Easter traditions that build emotional connection
  
  
• Bonus toddler-friendly recipes that support sensory exploration and independence
  
  
  

We’ve made sure every idea includes:

• An independent play version to support solo exploration
  
  
• A family version to foster bonding and shared joy
  
  
• No fancy materials or hours of prep—just meaningful, low-fuss fun
  
  
  

Whether you're a first-time parent or juggling multiple little ones, this episode is for you if:

• You want to understand your child’s behaviour instead of just managing it
  
  
• You’re looking for early learning tips that don’t require a teaching degree
  
  
• You’d love to make Easter special without going overboard
  
  
• You’re craving ways to connect more deeply with your child through play
  
  
  

You’re not just making Easter crafts—you’re building confidence, independence, and lifelong learning habits.

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This is your chance to test-drive a brand new membership designed to help you confidently support your toddler’s development through schema-based play.

Applications close June 26th, so don’t wait! Head to playschemas.com/beta to apply.

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