{"id":1228,"date":"2025-03-09T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2012\/03\/the-easter-egg-by-jan-brett.html"},"modified":"2025-03-26T14:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:08:04","slug":"love-books-easter-egg-by-jan-brett","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/love-books-easter-egg-by-jan-brett\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter Egg Wreath for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Easter is a time to share with kids about selfless acts of kindness. This adorable DIY easter egg wreath is one way to start that conversation with your child. Easy to make but will leave a big impression in their hearts. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how to make your own Easter Wreath.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"Easter egg wreath made with eggs that open to share ideas for acts of Kindness\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/easter-egg-wreath-for-kids.jpg\" alt=\"Easter egg wreath made with eggs that open to share ideas for acts of Kindness\" class=\"wp-image-46591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/easter-egg-wreath-for-kids.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/easter-egg-wreath-for-kids-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/easter-egg-wreath-for-kids-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We just finished reading <em>The Easter Egg<\/em> by Jan Brett and talked about selfless acts for others, just like Hoppy in the story did.&nbsp; My daughter and I came up with an idea to help us remember ways to do this.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1017\" data-pin-description=\"Easter Egg Wreath for Easter using Acts of Kindness\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3025blog-1-1024x1017.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Egg Wreath for Easter using Acts of Kindness\" class=\"wp-image-12988\" style=\"width:600px;height:596px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3025blog-1-1024x1017.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3025blog-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3025blog-1-600x596.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3025blog-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3025blog-1-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3025blog-1-768x763.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3025blog-1-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3025blog-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s Make a Wreath of Eggs with&nbsp;Selfless Acts inside them just like Hoppi does in the story.&nbsp; Although he really wanted to decorate eggs too, like all the other characters, so let&#8217;s have some fun decorating eggs&nbsp;too!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the book we&#8217;re reading&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Easter Egg\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_t6VF3snPMLcuIJ&#038;asin=B00E3WHBXA&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Easter-Egg-Jan-Brett-ebook\/dp\/B00E3WHBXA?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1458655684&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=the+easter+egg+by+jan+brett&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=aaf83906c14c8941a846207a2b35f8d3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">The Easter Egg<\/a> by Jan Brett<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post contains amazon affiliate links .<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Penguin Storytime: The Easter Egg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H1Xl1cCuJe8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t read the book you can check out this online version too, my daughter really enjoyed listening to the narrator discuss Hoppi and the choices he has to make in the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to make our Easter Egg Wreath!\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/EasterWreathblog-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/EasterWreathblog.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Egg Wreath for Easter using Acts of Kindness \" style=\"width:601px;height:450px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Grab a few sheets of construction paper and create eggs by folding the paper and then cutting on an egg shape, making sure to keep on side folded so it can open. Then inside of the egg write your ideas about selfless acts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoppi in the story protected a baby bird&#8217;s egg while the Mommy was away and missed out on decorating the Easter eggs.&nbsp;His heart was his true gift.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3022blog-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Egg Wreath Idea for Easter \" class=\"wp-image-12990\" style=\"width:601px;height:451px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3022blog-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3022blog-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3022blog-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3022blog-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3022blog-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3026blog.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Egg Wreath for Easter using a child's drawings\" class=\"wp-image-12984\" style=\"width:600px;height:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3026blog.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3026blog-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then on the front of the egg decorate it anyway you want too. We used crayons but you could also use paint or glitter or sequins, whatever you heart desires to make the prettiest eggs ever! Then attach the eggs to the wreath and hang up to remind us of all the Selfless Acts of Kindness we can do for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Action<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a note my daughter wrote to her teacher as one of her Selfless Acts she thought of. We&#8217;re making <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-book-bunny\/\">Bunny Bread<\/a> to bring to our neighbors and friends next week. I can&#8217;t wait to see what else she&#8217;s inspired to do for others.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_2853blog-1-1024x802.jpg\" alt=\"Making a picture for your child's teacher.\" class=\"wp-image-12991\" style=\"width:600px;height:470px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_2853blog-1-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_2853blog-1-600x470.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_2853blog-1-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_2853blog-1-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_2853blog-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> Making authors become real people and role models is a great way to inspire future story writers.&nbsp; Here is Jan Bret herself talking about how she illustrates stories and comes up with ideas.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan Brett has such a hands-on way on how she creates her Easter Egg Book, the kids will love this video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources for Bunny Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janbrett.com\/activities_pages_artwork.htm\">Easter Coloring Sheets<\/a> from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.janbrett.com\/index.html\">Jan Brett<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jan Brett reads THE EASTER EGG\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ya7E7EDo1kc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Draw a Bunny<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know how she draws a bunny?&nbsp; Take an Art Lesson from Jan Brett herself on thus <a href=\"http:\/\/www.janbrettvideos.com\/how_to_draw_a_bunny_high_bandwidth.htm\">VIDEO<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3002blog-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bunny Art with Kids\" class=\"wp-image-13007\" style=\"width:600px;height:799px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3002blog-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3002blog-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3002blog-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/IMG_3002blog-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Books, Songs, Crafts and Recipes all about <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-book-bunny\/\">BUNNIES <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Write your Own Bunny Story <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to make your own Hoppi?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hop on over to Little Hands that Cook with Books to make <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-book-bunny\/\">BUNNY BREAD<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/bunny-alphabet-game\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bunny-Alphabet-Game-with-Sidewalk-Chalk-for-Movement-and-ABC-Fun-for-Preschoolers-.jpg\" alt=\"Bunny Alphabet Game with Sidewalk Chalk for Movement and ABC Fun for Preschoolers\" class=\"wp-image-22386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bunny-Alphabet-Game-with-Sidewalk-Chalk-for-Movement-and-ABC-Fun-for-Preschoolers-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bunny-Alphabet-Game-with-Sidewalk-Chalk-for-Movement-and-ABC-Fun-for-Preschoolers--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bunny-Alphabet-Game-with-Sidewalk-Chalk-for-Movement-and-ABC-Fun-for-Preschoolers--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/bunny-stamp-paint-activity\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bunny-Stamp-Fine-Motor-Preschool-Activity-for-Spring-.jpg\" alt=\"Pipe Cleaner in shape of rabbit head in front of spring hydrangea flowers\" class=\"wp-image-25500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bunny-Stamp-Fine-Motor-Preschool-Activity-for-Spring-.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bunny-Stamp-Fine-Motor-Preschool-Activity-for-Spring--200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bunny-Stamp-Fine-Motor-Preschool-Activity-for-Spring--400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/40-easter-activities-for-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/40-easter-activities-for-kids.jpg\" alt=\"40+ Easter Activities for Kids at Home or School\" class=\"wp-image-28095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/40-easter-activities-for-kids.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/40-easter-activities-for-kids-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/40-easter-activities-for-kids-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What will you add to your kindness wreath?  <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/40-acts-of-kindness-for-mothers-day\/\">Need ideas click here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easter is a time to share with kids about selfless acts of kindness. This adorable DIY easter egg wreath is one way to start that conversation with your child. Easy to make but will leave a big impression in their hearts. &nbsp; Here&#8217;s how to make your own Easter Wreath. 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