Appropriate age groups for this Easter celebration or activity:
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School

Description of Easter celebration or activity:
This is a great Easter activity for kids. Once the Easter basket is woven, kids can fill it with their favorite Easter treats and/or give it to someone they love.

Setting up and preparing for this celebration or activity:

You'll need:

pastel-colored construction paper (two colors)
scissors
glue or stapler

Using one piece of paper, cut horizontal straight lines about one inch in from side to side across paper, about 1/2 inch apart from each other. The paper should be covered from top to bottom with these slits. Next take the other color of paper and cut 1/2 inch-wide strips. Weave these strips in and out of the slits in the first paper.

When completed with all the strips, glue the ends of the strips to the first paper to hold in place.

Next, fold up the sides to make a basket shape. Staple or glue in place. With a contrasting color make a handle on your basket and staple or glue.

Now fill the bottom of the basket with shredded paper and add your favorite treats!