Sustainable Easter gifts for children and small items for spending time outdoors in nature

Sustainable Easter gifts for children - Beautiful gift ideas with an educational aspect about nature and the forest

Easter is just around the corner, and with it comes the big question: What should I give my child? Chocolate bunnies, colorful eggs, and small gifts are what children love at Easter. The highlight every year is undoubtedly the Easter egg hunt.

Unfortunately, the ecological footprint is often forgotten during holidays , and plastic toys frequently end up in children's rooms, only to become dust collectors after just a few hours. But it doesn't have to be this way!

In this post, we'd like to introduce you to a few sustainable and nature-related little things with an educational aspect that will motivate your children to go outside and explore nature. We also have a few tips for you on how to make your Easter walk with children exciting.

Images © Brigitte Valerian I Forest Memo

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Sustainable Easter gifts for children that can be used for a long time.

Gifts that children need for kindergarten or school anyway and that can be used for a long time are particularly sustainable.

How about a sustainable lunchbox, water bottle, or thermos in a retro design? BLAFRE products from Oslo not only look beautiful but are also incredibly practical and high-quality. With a new water bottle, a thermos filled with delicious hot chocolate or children's punch, or a lunchbox packed with treats, the Easter walk is sure to be unforgettable.

The water bottle also comes with a handy drinking spout for toddlers. That way, nothing will spill.

Sustainable Easter gifts for spring and the outdoors with a learning and fun factor

Spring is just around the corner, and that means it's time to spend outdoors! Trips to the forest and park are a great weekend activity for children. To ensure the little ones have fun and learn something along the way, nature-themed Easter gifts are a fantastic idea and will inspire them to explore the local woods and fields.

Give ABC learning cards about the forest in German and English as an Easter gift.

Toddlers and preschoolers who are already interested in animals and letters will certainly enjoy the ABC flashcards. Thanks to the cards, even the youngest children can learn about their first animals, and older children can practice recognizing and naming the letters and later putting them in the correct order.

The flashcards are especially exciting for children being raised bilingually. What does "ant" mean in English, or "Who is a badger?" Thanks to the English translation on each card, little ones playfully learn the English names of animals.

Here you can read about 8 great game ideas for children using the ABC cards, and of course, you can play them out yourself.

Sustainable Easter gifts for forest lovers by Brigitte Baldrian

Environmentally friendly YES - Plastic NOT: Brigitte Baldrian produces hand-painted paper goods and games in her Waldviertel studio. She collaborates with regional partners , ensuring minimal transport distances and fair working conditions . Her products are made from recycled paper and printed CO2-neutrally in Austria.

Give the super-duper nature coloring book about the forest as an Easter gift!

Little artists will surely be delighted with a lovely coloring book about the forest habitat this Easter. The illustrations from Brigitte Baldrian's studio are true to life, and so that children can learn something while coloring, the names of the plants and animals are discreetly included beneath the pictures.

Give a sustainable memory game to children as an Easter gift

A memory game is a true all-rounder and a must-have in every child's room. Memory games promote concentration and visual memory in children. For little outdoor enthusiasts and forest explorers, we recommend the sustainably produced memory game consisting of 24 pairs of cards on the theme of the forest by Brigitte Baldrian. Here, too, you'll find the names of native animal and plant species.

A small nature encyclopedia about the forest to give to children as an Easter gift.

Brigitte Baldrian's Nature Encyclopedia is a true gem for any bookshelf. This compact encyclopedia fits easily into a child's backpack and is the perfect companion for any nature outing. With over 100 hand-painted illustrations from 12 local habitats, it's ideal for identifying species on the go. Even we adults can learn something new!

Sustainable Easter gifts for children - Useful items for the children's room

Looking for a thoughtful gift for a new mom who values ​​sustainability and loves nature? How about a growth chart for the nursery? We personally think a growth chart belongs in every child's room, or even the living room. It's always fascinating to look at the markings and see how small they once were and how much a child actually grows in a year. The advantage of a growth chart is obvious: it can be taken along when moving house, keeping the walls clean.

For mountain lovers with babies, we recommend this mountain-shaped teething ring as a gift . Made from 100% olive wood, it's naturally plastic-free. It's the perfect toy for teething at home and also great for on-the-go exploration, allowing little ones to feel, grasp, touch, and chew. We even use it as a keychain!

 

Tips for an Easter walk with children - scavenger hunt in the forest

Easter eggs aren't really your thing? Or you don't have time to hide any beforehand? That's perfectly fine. Simply print out the forest bingo game or the egg carton template for your Easter walk with the kids. A simple gift that's sure to bring great joy.

With forest bingo, children not only get to know their surroundings better, but also experience the forest from a completely different perspective as they search for the symbols and objects in the pictures. Even the most boring walk becomes an adventure.

Here you can buy and download the template for €2.50 .

The egg carton template is just the thing for little collectors.

Before the collecting fun can begin, you can get crafty! Print the template twice, cut them out, and then glue them onto the inside and outside of a 10-egg carton. Of course, you can color in the symbols beforehand. If you don't feel like coloring, you can also print the version in color.

The collector's box is perfect for little collectors and your child will certainly enjoy it.

Here you can buy and download the template for €2.50 .