Easter Bunny Craft for kids

This Easter bunny craft is the kind of sweet spring project I like making when the house is already full of plastic eggs, pastel paper scraps, and at least one child asking if the Easter candy is “for later or for now.” It is simple, cute, and easy enough to do at the kitchen table without turning the whole afternoon into a craft marathon.

I like this easy Easter craft for kids because it uses supplies I usually already have, a paper plate, white and pink paper, googly eyes, glue, cotton balls, and a black marker. Nothing fancy, nothing expensive, and nothing that requires a special trip to the craft store.

This craft is great for:

• Easter theme activities
• Preschool craft time
• Kindergarten classrooms
• Spring craft activities
• Rainy day crafts
• Homeschool art projects
• Easter party activities

The finished bunny has floppy ears, a soft cotton ball chin, rosy cheeks, and a happy little face. It is cute enough to hang up, but still very much a real kid craft, which is my favorite kind.

Why Kids Will Love This Easter Bunny Craft

Kids will love this Easter bunny craft because it feels soft, silly, and cheerful. The big bunny ears make it instantly recognizable, and the cotton balls add that fluffy texture kids always want to touch.

I also like that this bunny craft gives kids a few small choices without making the whole project feel overwhelming. They can decide how many cotton balls to add, where the cheeks go, and whether the bunny needs extra flowers, bows, or Easter eggs around it.

This craft is also great because it:

• Uses simple supplies
• Is fun for Easter and spring
• Works well for preschool and kindergarten
• Helps kids practice cutting and gluing
• Encourages creativity
• Makes a cute holiday display

The best part for my kids is usually the face. Once the googly eyes go on, the bunny suddenly has personality. Some bunnies look surprised, some look extra happy, and some look like they know exactly where the Easter candy is hidden.

Supplies You’ll Need

You do not need much for this bunny craft for kids. I always appreciate crafts that use basic supplies because spring already gets busy enough with school activities, egg hunts, and trying to remember where I put the basket grass from last year.

Here is what you will need:

• 1 paper plate
• White construction paper or cardstock
• Pink construction paper or cardstock
• 2 googly eyes
• Cotton balls
• Glue stick
• Liquid glue, optional
• Child-safe scissors
• Black marker
• Pencil
• Optional stickers, bows, paper flowers, or paper eggs

I like cardstock for the ears because it stands up better behind the paper plate. Regular construction paper works too, but the ears may bend a little if kids are moving the bunny around.

A glue stick is fine for the paper pieces, but I prefer liquid glue for cotton balls and googly eyes. Cotton balls need a little more hold, especially if your child believes every craft needs “just one more.”

How to Make an Easter Bunny Craft

Follow these simple steps to make your own Easter bunny craft. I like to cut the tiny pieces first, then let the kids do the gluing and decorating. It keeps the craft moving and saves everyone from waiting on scissors.

Step 1: Cut Out the Bunny Head

For this version, the paper plate becomes the bunny head. Keep the plate whole and place it with the front side facing up.

If you are using plain white paper plates, you do not need to paint anything. That is one reason I love this craft for Easter. It looks bright and clean without drying time.

If your child wants a pastel bunny, you can use a colored plate or lightly color the plate with crayons. Pink, lavender, or light blue can be really cute, but classic white is easiest.

Step 2: Make the Bunny Ears

Cut two long bunny ear shapes from white paper or cardstock. Then cut two smaller inner ear shapes from pink paper.

The ears do not need to match perfectly. I promise, once they are glued behind the plate, nobody is going to measure them. A little unevenness actually makes the bunny look more kid-made and sweet.

Easy Ear Tip

For younger kids, draw the ear shapes first so they can cut around the lines. If you are making this with preschoolers, I would pre-cut the ears and let them handle the gluing.

Step 3: Glue the Inner Ears

Glue the smaller pink pieces inside the white bunny ears.

This step is simple, but it gives kids good practice with placement. I usually remind them to leave a little white border around the pink piece so it looks like an inner ear.

If the pink pieces slide around, press them gently and give the glue a minute. Kids always expect glue to work instantly, and honestly, I wish it did too.

Step 4: Attach the Ears to the Head

Glue the bunny ears to the back of the paper plate near the top. Turn the plate over, add glue to the bottom of each ear, and press them into place.

I like to check the front before the glue dries, just to make sure the ears are sitting where I want them. If they look a little floppy, add a small piece of tape to the back. No one will see it, and tape has rescued many crafts in my house.

Step 5: Add the Eyes

Glue two googly eyes onto the front of the paper plate.

Try placing them near the upper middle of the plate so there is room for the nose, mouth, cheeks, and teeth underneath. If you do not have googly eyes, draw eyes with a black marker or cut circles from white and black paper.

This is usually when the kids start naming the bunny, which is always a good sign.

Step 6: Add the Bunny Nose

Cut a small pink triangle or circle for the bunny nose, or use a small pink pom-pom if you have one.

Glue the nose in the center of the bunny face, below the eyes. I like the little triangle nose because it is easy and uses the same pink paper as the ears and cheeks.

No Pom-Pom Option

If you do not have a pom-pom, cut a small pink paper shape or draw the nose with a marker. It still looks cute, and it keeps the supply list simple.

Step 7: Draw the Mouth and Whiskers

Use a black marker to draw a little bunny mouth under the nose. Then add whiskers on both sides of the face.

I usually draw a small line down from the nose, then two curved smile lines. Simple is best here. If kids are doing this part themselves, I let them practice on scrap paper first.

For whiskers, you can draw three lines on each side or glue thin black paper strips. Drawing is faster, but paper strips look fun if you want a more layered craft.

Step 8: Add the Bunny Tail or Extra Decorations

For this paper plate bunny face, I like adding cotton balls along the bottom edge of the plate. It gives the bunny a fluffy little chin and makes the craft feel soft and springy.

Glue cotton balls around the bottom curve of the plate. Press each one gently so it sticks. Try not to use too much glue, because cotton balls can get soggy and weird if they are overloaded.

Kids can also add:

• Pink paper cheeks
• White paper teeth
• Paper flowers
• A bow
• Easter egg stickers
• A little paper carrot

Decoration Idea

Add paper Easter eggs or flowers around the bunny if you want a more festive look. This is a nice way to use leftover pastel scraps from other spring crafts.

Step 9: Let It Dry and Display

Let the bunny dry completely before hanging it up or moving it around. The cotton balls and googly eyes need a little time to set.

Once dry, hang it on a wall, add it to an Easter bulletin board, display it on the fridge, or use it as a sweet spring decoration. If you are doing this in a classroom, write each child’s name on the back first. A pile of bunny faces can get confusing fast.

Easy Easter Craft Tips

This easy Easter bunny craft is simple, but a few little tips make it smoother, especially with younger kids.

• Pre-cut the bunny ears for younger kids
• Use cardstock for stronger ears
• Let kids choose their own pastel colors
• Use a glue stick for paper pieces
• Use liquid glue for cotton balls
• Write the child’s name on the back
• Keep extra ear and nose pieces ready for classroom groups
• Use a black marker for fast whiskers
• Skip tiny pieces if toddlers are joining in

My biggest tip is to keep the cotton balls in a small bowl instead of dumping the whole bag on the table. Once kids see a full bag of cotton balls, they suddenly want the bunny to have a beard, hair, clouds, snow, and possibly a couch.

Fun Easter Bunny Craft Variations to Try

This Easter bunny craft is easy to change depending on what you already have at home.

Try one of these ideas:

• Make a white bunny with pink ears
• Create a pastel bunny in blue, yellow, or lavender
• Add a paper bow tie or flower crown
• Make a full bunny body with arms and feet
• Add Easter eggs around the bunny
• Create a bunny holding a carrot
• Use cotton balls to make a fluffy bunny tail

If you want to make this into a full-body bunny, cut a larger oval body from white paper and add the paper plate head on top. Then add feet, arms, and a cotton ball tail.

For a quicker classroom version, keep it as a bunny face. It is cute, simple, and much easier when you have a whole table of kids waiting for glue.

Skills Kids Practice With This Craft

This easy Easter bunny craft helps kids practice important early learning skills while still feeling playful.

Kids can practice:

• Fine motor skills
• Cutting skills
• Gluing practice
• Color recognition
• Hand-eye coordination
• Creativity
• Following step-by-step directions

Cutting the ears and small face pieces helps with scissor control. Gluing the pieces in place helps kids think about where each part belongs. Drawing the mouth and whiskers gives them a little confidence with details.

I also like that this craft teaches patience in a gentle way. Kids have to wait for glue to set, press pieces carefully, and work step by step. It is a sweet little lesson hidden inside an Easter bunny face.

When to Use This Easter Bunny Craft

This Easter craft for kids works well for:

• Preschool craft time
• Kindergarten classroom activities
• Easter theme week
• Spring craft lessons
• Rainy day crafts
• Easter party activities
• Homeschool art time
• Sunday school craft time

This is a nice craft to make before an Easter egg hunt, after reading a bunny story, or during a spring theme week. It also works well for a simple Easter party table because the supplies are easy to set out.

For groups, I would pre-cut the ears, cheeks, nose, and teeth. Kids can glue the pieces, add cotton balls, draw the face, and still feel like they made it themselves.

Storage and Display Ideas

After the Easter bunny craft is dry, you can:

• Hang it on a classroom bulletin board
• Display it on the fridge
• Add it to a spring craft wall
• Use it for an Easter classroom display
• Place it in a child’s art scrapbook
• Pair it with an Easter storytime activity

If you are saving it in a folder, let the cotton balls dry fully first. They can flatten a little, but the craft still keeps its sweet bunny look.

For a classroom display, I love putting all the bunnies together with paper flowers and pastel eggs. Each bunny looks a little different, and that is what makes the display feel cheerful.

Related Crafts for Kids

If you are planning a full season of holiday crafts, kids may also enjoy a st patricks day leprechaun craft or a mothers day flower bouquet craft.

For more cute seasonal craft ideas, you can also try a valentine love bug craft. I like keeping these kinds of projects together because they all use simple supplies and work well for preschool and kindergarten kids.

Final Thoughts

This Easter bunny craft is simple, cute, and perfect for kids who enjoy spring and holiday activities. It uses easy supplies, works well for preschool and kindergarten, and makes a sweet display craft for classrooms, homes, or Easter celebrations.

I love that it feels soft and cheerful without being complicated. The paper plate keeps the shape easy, the ears make it instantly bunny-like, and the cotton balls add just enough fluff to make kids happy. Most of all, this craft is realistic. It is budget-friendly, kid-friendly, and forgiving if the ears are uneven or the whiskers are a little wild. That is exactly the kind of Easter craft I like making with kids.

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