Easter is over — and if you’re wondering what to do with Easter coloring pages, you’re not alone. The baskets have been raided, the chocolate is (mostly) gone, and your kitchen table is covered in a stack of freshly colored pages your toddler is incredibly proud of.
You know you should do something with them. But what?
Before those pages end up in the recycling bin, stop. What looks like clutter today is actually one of the most versatile creative supplies in your home — it just needs a little imagination to go the distance.
Whether you’re looking for keepsake ideas, screen-free activities for toddlers, or creative Easter crafts that teach while you play, we’ve got you covered.
Here are 15 things you can do with Easter coloring pages after the holiday — from simple keepsakes perfect for toddlers (ages 2–3) to creative crafts for preschoolers (ages 4–6) that extend the fun for weeks.
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Quick Answer: What to Do with Easter Coloring Pages
Here are 15 ways to reuse Easter coloring pages after the holiday:
- Keepsakes: Frame favorites, create annual keepsake boxes, make mini booklets
- Gifts: Mail to grandparents, fold into thank-you cards, use as handmade gift tags
- Creative Crafts: Laminate as placemats, create clothesline art galleries, make collages
- Educational Activities: Practice cutting skills, teach color recognition, build art portfolios
- Reprint & Reuse: Try new color palettes, share with friends, use for ongoing activities
Below, we’ll walk through each idea step-by-step — with age recommendations and educational benefits included.
Turn Easter Coloring Pages Into Keepsakes
Once the Easter excitement settles, you’re left with artwork your child is genuinely proud of. Here’s how to preserve those moments without overwhelming your home with paper clutter.
1. Frame Your Toddler’s Best Page
Pick the page your child is proudest of, pop it in an inexpensive dollar-store frame, and hang it in their room or playroom.
Why it works: Toddlers absolutely beam when they see their own artwork on the wall — it builds confidence and makes them feel valued.
Pro tip: Write their name and age on the back before you frame it so you remember when it was created. In five years, you’ll treasure this detail.
Age range: Perfect for ages 2–6
2. Start an Annual Keepsake Box
Date each page in pencil on the back, then tuck a few favorites into a labeled envelope or folder in a memory box. Do the same next Easter, and the Easter after that.
Why it works: In five years, you’ll have the most heartwarming record of how your child’s coloring skills, hand control, and creativity have evolved.
Pro tip: Use a simple plastic storage box with dividers by year. Takes 30 seconds per Easter, and it’s the kind of thing you’ll treasure forever.
Age range: All ages (start as early as age 2)
3. Make a Mini Easter Booklet
Stack the colored pages, add a simple cover page (just write “My Easter Coloring Book” and your child’s name), and staple or bind the pages along the left edge.
Why it works: Toddlers love flipping through their own “books” — it encourages early literacy skills and gives them ownership over their work.
Educational benefit: This simple activity teaches book structure (covers, pages, sequence) and builds fine motor skills if your child helps with the stapling.
Age range: Ages 2–6 (younger kids enjoy “reading” it, older kids can help assemble)
Time required: 5 minutes
Share the Joy: Gift Ideas Using Easter Pages
Once you’ve saved the absolute favorites, here’s where the magic happens: turning your child’s creativity into gifts that genuinely mean something to the people who love them.
4. Mail Them to Grandparents
Grandparents go absolutely wild for hand-colored artwork in the mail.
Fold a page in half, slip it into an envelope with a short note (“Emma colored this just for you!”), and send it off.
Why it works: It’s a tangible connection between generations, and it’s far more meaningful than a text message or photo. Plus, it introduces kids to the idea of giving — “Let’s send Grandma something you made just for her.”
Pro tip: Have your toddler “sign” the back with their name (or a scribble). Grandparents love this.
Age range: Ages 2–6
5. Fold Into Thank-You Cards
If family or friends gave your child an Easter basket or gift, a hand-colored thank-you card is a lovely, personal touch.
Fold a smaller colored page in half (or trim to card size), and let your toddler “sign” the inside with their name or a scribble.
Why it works: Far more meaningful than a store-bought card, and it teaches gratitude in a tangible way.
Educational benefit: Introduces the social skill of saying “thank you” and reinforces name-writing practice for preschoolers.
Age range: Ages 3–6 (younger toddlers can scribble, older kids can write their name)
6. Use as Handmade Gift Tags
Trim a small square or rectangle from one of the pages and punch a hole in the corner. Thread ribbon or twine through it and you have a completely unique, handmade gift tag.
Why it works: Works beautifully on birthday presents, Mother’s Day gifts, or teacher appreciation presents in May. It adds a personal, creative touch that store-bought tags can’t match.
Pro tip: Let your child choose which part of the page to cut out (the bunny’s face, a decorated egg, etc.). This gives them creative decision-making power.
Age range: Ages 4–6 (with supervision for cutting)
Creative Crafts to Try Together
Beyond keepsakes and gifts, some of the best uses for Easter coloring pages turn them into entirely new projects you can create together.
7. Laminate Them Into Reusable Placemats
Print a fresh set of Easter coloring pages, laminate them (most office supply stores offer laminating services for around $1–2 per page), and use them as placemats for breakfast or snack time.
Why it works:
- They wipe clean with a damp cloth
- They’re sturdy enough for daily use
- Your child will be proud to eat breakfast on their own artwork every morning
Bonus use: Laminated pages also make great placemats for playdough or painting sessions — easy cleanup guaranteed.
Educational benefit: Reinforces pride in their work and creates a functional item from their creativity.
Age range: Ages 2–6
Cost: ~$1–2 per page for laminating
8. Create a Clothesline Art Gallery
String a piece of twine or ribbon across your child’s bedroom wall and use mini clothespins to hang their colored pages.
Why it works: It’s a gorgeous, low-effort display that can be rotated as new artwork is created. Toddlers love pointing to their gallery and telling you about each page.
Pro tip: Arrange pages by color or theme for a cohesive look. This also teaches categorization and pattern recognition.
Educational benefit: Builds visual literacy and gives kids a sense of accomplishment seeing their work displayed like “real art.”
Age range: Ages 2–6
Time required: 10 minutes to set up, ongoing use
For more screen-free activities for toddlers, check out our spring activity book collection.
9. Use as Wrapping Paper for Small Gifts
A single colored Easter page wraps a small gift beautifully — think an Easter book, a small toy, or a chocolate treat.
Tape the edges on the back, add a ribbon, and you’ve got wrapping paper that’s genuinely more charming than anything you’d buy at a store.
Why it works: This works especially well for small gifts to siblings, cousins, or preschool friends. It’s eco-friendly, personal, and costs nothing.
Pro tip: Use this for Mother’s Day gifts in May — a small potted plant or handmade card wrapped in your child’s Easter artwork is incredibly sweet.
Age range: Ages 3–6 (with help taping)
10. Try a Watercolor Wash
This one’s a favorite trick for extending art time and introducing a new medium:
- Let your toddler color a page normally with crayons first
- Paint a light watercolor wash over top
- Watch the magic happen — the crayon resists the paint, creating a beautiful layered effect
Why it works: It introduces watercolors without buying specialized supplies. Just grab a basic watercolor set and you’re ready to go.
Educational benefit: Teaches cause and effect (crayon resists water), color mixing, and layering techniques. This is an early introduction to resist art techniques used by real artists.
Age range: Ages 3–6 (younger toddlers may need help with the watercolor brush)
Mess level: Moderate (use a mat or newspaper underneath)
11. Cut and Collage
With supervision, let your toddler practice cutting skills by cutting out the main images from a page (bunnies, eggs, chicks). Glue the cut-outs onto a fresh piece of paper or cardstock to create a collage.
Why it works: It builds fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial reasoning — all critical pre-writing skills — while giving them creative decision-making power over the final composition.
Pro tip: Display the collage alongside the original colored page for a sweet before/after comparison.
Educational benefit: Develops scissor skills (essential for kindergarten readiness), strengthens grip control, and encourages creative composition. NAEYC notes that art projects like cutting and collaging are among the most effective ways for parents to support creative development at home.
Age range: Ages 4–6 (requires scissor readiness)
Safety note: Always supervise cutting activities with young children.
12. Easter Basket Filler (For Next Year)
Here’s a clever eco-friendly idea for next Easter: shredded or torn colored pages make a beautiful alternative to plastic basket filler.
Your child’s own artwork becomes part of next year’s basket presentation. Tear or cut into strips and tuck into the basket as you would traditional Easter grass.
Why it works: It’s sustainable, personal, and costs nothing. Plus, it eliminates the static-y plastic grass that ends up everywhere.
Pro tip: Keep this year’s pages in a labeled envelope (“Easter Basket Filler 2027”) so you remember where they are.
Age range: Any age (this is more for your benefit as the basket-maker!)
More Ideas: Re-Print and Use Easter Coloring Pages Again
Here’s where printable Easter coloring pages really earn their keep: you can print them as many times as you need, for as long as you need them.
13. Try a Different Color Palette
One of the best things about printable Easter coloring pages is that you can print them as many times as you want.
Print the same page again and challenge your child to use completely different colors this time: a purple bunny, a rainbow egg, a green chick.
Why it works: It’s a fantastic color recognition activity dressed up as creative play. Kids love the freedom to experiment without “rules.”
Educational benefit: Reinforces color names, encourages creative thinking, and shows that there’s no “wrong” way to create art.
Age range: Ages 2–6
Pro tip: Print two copies side-by-side and color one together, then let them do the second solo. This models the activity without removing their creative freedom.
14. Re-Print for Friends and Classmates
Have a playdate coming up or a daycare group that would enjoy a spring activity? Print extra copies and bring them along.
Printable Easter coloring pages are infinitely reproducible for personal and classroom use — they’re genuinely perfect for playdates, preschool activity tables, or birthday party entertainment.
Why it works: You become the hero parent who shows up with a ready-to-go, screen-free activity that keeps multiple kids engaged.
Pro tip: Print 5–10 extra copies and keep them in your diaper bag or car for emergency entertainment at restaurants or waiting rooms.
Age range: Ages 2–6
For more Easter activities for toddlers, explore our Easter collection.
15. Build a Toddler Art Portfolio
Grab a simple two-pocket folder or a plastic sleeve binder and designate it as your child’s art portfolio.
Slip their favorite Easter pages in, and add to it throughout the year with other printables, drawings, and crafts. When they start school and bring home more artwork, the portfolio is already started.
Why it works: It becomes one of those items you’ll dig out for birthdays, graduations, and milestone moments. Watching their artistic evolution from age 2 to age 18 is genuinely moving.
Pro tip: Add a label to the front: “[Child’s Name]’s Art Portfolio — Started [Year]”
Educational benefit: Teaches organization, creates pride in their body of work, and gives them ownership over their creative output.
Age range: Start at age 2, continue through high school
Cost: $2–5 for a basic folder or binder
Frequently Asked Questions About Easter Coloring Pages
What age are printable Easter coloring pages best for?
Printable Easter coloring pages work well for toddlers ages 2–3 (with thick outlines and simple designs) through preschoolers ages 4–6 and early elementary kids up to age 8 (with more detailed images). For best results, choose pages with bold, clear outlines for younger children. The CDC’s developmental milestones show that by age 4, most children can draw basic shapes and control a crayon well enough to start coloring within lines.
Can I print Easter coloring pages multiple times?
Yes — that’s one of the best things about printables. You can print the same page as many times as you need for home, playdates, or classroom use. Try printing the same page twice and using a completely different color palette each time. It’s a great way to extend the activity and practice color recognition.
What’s the best way to store finished Easter coloring pages?
Use a two-pocket folder or plastic sleeve binder as an art portfolio. Date each page on the back in pencil and save favorites in a labeled memory box to track your child’s artistic progress over time. For seasonal storage, keep Easter pages in a labeled envelope (“Easter Art 2026”) so you can reuse them as basket filler or gift wrap next year.
Are printable Easter coloring pages good for classroom use?
Absolutely. Teachers love them for brain breaks, reward activities, spring-themed learning centers, and substitute teacher emergency plans. Print as many copies as you need — they’re perfect for differentiation since kids can work at their own pace. For educators, browse our full Easter collection for activity books and coloring books designed for the classroom.
Can Easter coloring pages help with child development?
Yes! Coloring supports multiple areas of development: fine motor skills and grip strength, hand-eye coordination and visual tracking, sustained focus and attention span, color recognition and creative decision-making, and early artistic confidence. According to NAEYC, activities like coloring, drawing, and cutting directly build the fine motor skills children need for writing and school readiness. For more on the educational benefits of screen-free activities, read our guide to creative play for toddlers.
Get Easter Coloring Pages for Your Kids
Ready to put these ideas into action? Here’s what we have available.
If you just want a page or two right now, browse our free Easter egg coloring pages — a growing collection of individual egg designs you can print instantly, no sign-up required. Bold outlines, ages 3–8.
For a bigger free set, our 15 Free Easter Coloring Pages for Toddlers includes 5 Easter bunny designs, 5 Easter-themed pages (eggs, chicks, baskets), and 5 year-round designs — all with thick outlines designed for little hands ages 2–5. Completely free, delivered via BookFunnel.
Want the full egg collection? Our Easter Egg Coloring Pages printable set includes 24 pages of egg designs ranging from simple blank eggs for toddlers all the way to detailed patterns with zigzags, stars, kawaii faces, and more for kids up to age 8. Print as many copies as you need — great for classrooms and Easter parties.
Or browse our full Easter collection for activity books, coloring books, and more — both printable and physical.
