Two Meaningful Easter Themed Toys Kiddos Can Play With All Season Long
- Briesha Bell
- 24 hours ago
- 7 min read
I'm excited to share two meaningful Easter themed toys that kiddos in your life will value, use throughout Lent, and get loads of enjoyment from for years to come!
First up, is the Eggmazing Egg Decorator. If you're still dying Easter eggs the old-fashioned traditional way, you just might be convinced to try out this awesome mess-free way of coloring eggs, without the dye!
The second toy I recommend is a Wooden Mass Kit Playset. This beautifully crafted toy set gently introduces little ones to conversations around faith, religion, and the significance of Easter within Catholicism.
If you don't want to take my word for it, keep reading to see insights I gathered from kids over multiple play sessions!
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Overview of Sections
EggMazing Egg Decorator
Best For | Creative Play
Ages | 3-99
Price | $19.99- $27.99
The Eggmazing decorator comes from a small company owned by a father and son, called Hey Buddy, Hey Pal (HBHP)— you might’ve seen them on Shark Tank a while back (if not, spoiler, they accept a joint deal with Mark and Lori)! We all know that Lori only invests in products and people that she loves and believes in. So, that says a lot about the company right off the bat.
You’ll love how simple it is for kids to use the Eggmazing, all they have to do is hold a marker semi-steady. Selecting which color markers to use is probably the hardest part. In just minutes, your kiddo will have an easter egg designed with their special touch. This toy is one of the very few battery operated toys that I recommend using!
Additional Supplies Needed:
Eggs
3 AA Batteries (I used some from Better Battery Co and they worked great for this toy!)
Playtesting Insights
After trying my hand at using the Eggmazing, I playtested it with three kids across two families (twins, B3, G3; G9). It was interesting to observe that all four of us, across various ages, were slightly apprehensive or nervous to place our marker tips down on the egg the first time.
The whole thing just looks too easy, you don’t want to mess up. After a few seconds of use, each kid quickly realized it is that easy, and they continue on with confidence.
“This is so soothing, it’s like therapeutic!” -Iliana*, Age 9
The only slightly tricky part is coloring the ends of the egg, as these areas require slightly less marker pressure on the egg. However, even the 3-year-old twins were able to figure out how to navigate these areas without grownup assistance.
One of my favorite things about this toy is that it’s fun for all ages! I was actually introduced to the Eggmazing Mini Egg Decorator last year by the mom of another one of the families I babysit for. She has two boys- ages 9 and 8 at the time- despite being 'big kids' and using the decorator many times before, the big kids were still stoked to use it and they ended up designing multiple eggs with me.
“I love my egg, it’s so beautiful!” -Savannah*, Age 3
Developmental Skills: fine motor skills (pencil grip); hand-eye coordination; pattern recognition; color recognition; cause & effect
Teaches: creativity; creative expression; tradition
What type of eggs can you use with the Eggmazing?
A variety of eggs are compatible with the Eggmazing, including:
Chicken/grocery store eggs (yup, you can color real eggs, just read the brand’s tips on the process first)
White wooden eggs (from Amazon or directly from HBHP)
Wooden eggs (from Amazon, Target, Michael’s, etc.)
✅ White wooden eggs from HBHP allow the vibrant color of the markers to come through better vs. traditional wooden eggs. There is one tradeoff to consider though: the HBHP eggs do not have a flat bottom. Whereas, it's easy to find wooden eggs that have a flat bottom for upright display on a table, shelf, or fireplace mantel-- but, the colors will be less vibrant.
❌ I personally tested out a white egg made from cardboard and paper, as well as a white plastic egg. Unfortunately, these eggs are not compatible, they're too light in weight and unable to withstand hand/marker pressure while in motion.
How to Use the Eggmazing
Step 1: Insert the egg in the egg holder and turn the side switch to “on.” Immediately the egg will begin spinning rather quickly.
Step 2: Remove cap from the marker.
Step 3: Use a pencil grip to hold the tip of your marker anywhere along the egg. Watch a horizontal line form in seconds!
Step 4: Switch markers when you’re ready to change colors.
Tips While Using
Tip #1: To create thicker lines, hold your marker on the egg for a longer amount of time. To create thin lines, hold your marker on the egg for just 5-10 seconds.
Tip #2: Sometimes the rubber bands pick up marker ink during use. To avoid ink smudges on your next egg, it can be helpful to either wipe the rubber bands down between uses or give the bands a couple minutes to dry before putting in a new egg.
How long does the activity take?
It takes between 5-10 min for kids to decorate one egg using Eggmazing. The amount of time varies depending on the pattern design a child chooses, as well as the number of color changes.
It’s highly likely that your kiddo will end up wanting to decorate more than one egg, so plan on spending 15-20 mins per child. If you have multiples, kiddos can switch back and forth taking turns.
How Does the Eggmazing Work?
The batteries allow the spinning mechanism to kick into action when you turn the toy on. Underneath the egg, there are four spinning valves with red rubber bands. The rubber keeps the egg in place as it spins.
Where to buy Eggmazing Decorator
I was quite surprised to find this toy in the seasonal section at Target this year for $19.99, which is less than what it costs on HBHP website, where the same set is listed for $27.99. You can also find the Eggmazing on Amazon priced between $24-$27.99.
Wooden Church Communion Play Set
Best For | Dramatic Play
Ages | 3-11 yrs
Price | $51.99
For many families, faith and church are particularly significant during the Lent season and at Easter. If you regularly (or even irregularly) attend church with your kiddo, they’ll have a ball reenacting a service and predicting what Easter mass might look like this year using this Church Communion play set from Shining Light Dolls!
Growing up, my sisters and I would “play church” using medicine cups and crackers. 😂Thankfully, toys like the wooden mass play set have come around to bring ritual play to the next level.
The price point definitely makes it a premium toy, but keep in mind that it’s a 20 piece set and there’s nothing else out there quite like it. Plus, the playset is made with sustainable solid rubberwood from Forest Stewardship Council certified sources, and coated with non-toxic water based paints.
Playtesting Insights
Shining Light Dolls does list the dramatic play set as suitable for kids as young as 18+ months. I found that age to be a bit too young, my 24 month old niece couldn't understand the significance of the objects yet or relate it to Easter.
However, I can say that the toy set is developmentally appropriate and a major hit amongst kids that I’ve playtested it with, ages 3-10 (across genders).
While observing kids from multiple families play with the set, I’ve noticed that older siblings (especially ones that have made their First Communion) really get into showing their younger siblings how to set up the altar and what goes where. Then, they assign themselves the role of priest or pastor, and walk the younger kid(s) through how mass is going to go. Let's just say their director style play personality comes out.
From the outside, this behavior can appear bossy, but I resist stepping in, since the younger kids happily engage and go along with the show. Tbh, from a kid’s perspective, that’s probably what church looks like in real life— churchgoers observe, listen, and do things on cue or when permitted (like when grownups recite responses in unison on command or we breakout in song after hearing a few piano keys). And that's exactly why kids need dramatic play, it gives them the freedom to act out their version of reality.
Developmental Skills: fine motor skills; executive function (retention and recall); hand-eye coordination; language (vocabulary); observation; cognitive flexibility
Teaches: faith and tradition through ritual play; cultural awareness; respect; leadership
Optional Dramatic Play Add-Ons:
For Toddlers: Small tea light LED candles
For Big Kids: Candlestick (holiday LED window candle → Note: this isn’t actually a toy, but I let kids 5 and up use it carefully)
For All Ages: Small white tablecloth; small white handkerchief for pretending to dry hands after the lavabo; kid’s bible for reenactment of the gospel reading; secondhand “church clothes” for dress up
Pieces Included in the Church Play Set
1 Lavabo bowl (small white bowl)
2 White candles and 2 flame disc inserts
1 Altar cross
1 Chalice (the wine cup)
1 Ciborium (taller raised bowl) with removable lid
1 Water and 1 wine cruet with removable lids
1 Pall (white square coaster)
6 Communion hosts
1 Large Celebrant's Host (XXL communion host)
1 Paten (small round tan plate)
*To protect the privacy of the kids I’ve worked with for long stretches of time, I’ve assigned them pseudonyms
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