Easter is a wonderful time of year for everyone, regardless of age. However, organizing an Easter Egg Hunt for seniors in aged care homes can be a bit challenging. Memory Lane Therapy presents some ideas to make the hunt fun and inclusive for all residents.
Indoor Easter Egg Hunt
An indoor egg hunt can be a great option for aged care homes that may not have access to outdoor spaces or have residents who cannot leave the facility. Hide colorful eggs around the common areas or residents’ rooms and encourage them to search for them. You can also make the activity more challenging by providing clues or riddles to solve. We have included some ideas for riddles further down the page.
Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt
If your aged care home has a garden or outdoor space, an outdoor egg hunt can be a great activity to enjoy the spring weather. Hide eggs around the garden or outdoor area and provide baskets for residents to collect them in. Make sure to provide plenty of seating areas for residents who may need to take breaks during the hunt and volunteers to help residents find the hidden eggs.
Examples of Clues & Riddles for your Easter Egg Hunt
Make your Easter egg hunt more fun and challenging by using a variety of clues and riddles. Below are some examples of rhyming riddles and word puzzles that you can adapt for different settings. You can also use picture clues by taking photos and printing them out.
- “In the place where we wash our hands, you’ll find an egg hidden in the sands. Look high, look low, look near and far, but don’t forget to check the soap dish by the bar.”
- “Look for the colorful flowers that bloom in the garden. The egg is hidden nearby.”
- “To find the next egg, look where the flowers bloom, A colorful spot in the living room.”
- “Look for me where you typically sit and enjoy the sun in the morning.”
- “Follow the bunny’s trail, where colorful flowers never fail.”
- “I’m as light as a feather and can be found up high, catch me if you can before I say goodbye!”
- “Look under the chair where you usually sit during the morning exercise routine.”
Easter Bonnets Activity
An Easter bonnets activity is a fun way to get residents involved in creating their own Easter hats. You can use our Easter Bonnets Activity for Seniors, which includes information on how to create hats. Residents can then wear their hats during the Easter egg hunt, creating a festive atmosphere.
Easter Quiz
You can engage residents and get them thinking about the holiday with an Easter quiz. Create your own quiz or use our Easter Quiz for Seniors, designed specifically for seniors. The quiz covers Easter traditions, history, and popular culture. Divide the residents into teams and offer a prize to the team with the most correct answers.
Easter Bunny Ball Toss
Liven up your Easter celebration with a fun and easy Easter Bunny Ball Toss! Play this game at indoors or outdoors! Have residents take turns tossing balls into the bunny’s mouth, awarding a prize to the resident with the best aim and the most balls in the basket
