Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Wobbly Easter Eggs

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My kids love playing with plastic Easter eggs, but not nearly as much as they loved playing with these DIY wobbly Easter eggs. They bobble around, but never fall down, so the kids think they're perfectly magical!

These wobbly Easter eggs are simple to make and can be used for a variety of Easter activities. I share 8 fun ways to play with wobbly Easter eggs below.

Wobbly Easter eggs from And Next Comes L

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How to Make Wobbly Easter Eggs

Inspired by these wobble egg heads, I made a bunch of wobbly Easter eggs. Here's what you'll need to make them:

  • Large plastic eggs - I used 12.
  • Glass beads, dried beans, rocks, or whatever else you have on hand that is similar. - They will be your weights.
  • Hot glue gun
Open up the eggs, put some hot glue in the base, add your weights, and layer glue as needed.  Seal the eggs with more hot glue.  The eggs should now stand up and wobble when touched.

Easter Activities for Kids Using Wobbly Easter Eggs

I laid out all of the eggs on the floor for the boys to discover.  K examined them carefully and tried to open them, which he couldn't.  Then he started to get frustrated because he couldn't open them.  So I showed him that with just a simple touch, the eggs would wobble.  Well, that made him giggle.  He then continued to explore them.

K checking out the wobbly Easter eggs from And Next Comes L

J then came over and instantly started to form numbers (I now know that this was J's hyperlexia and hypernumeracy in action).

J making a number with wobbly Easter eggs from And Next Comes L

Number two made of wobbly Easter eggs from And Next Comes L

And that was just the start of the fun!

Other Ways to Play with Wobbly Easter Eggs

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12 comments:

  1. Lisha BelliveauMarch 20, 2013 7:19 am

    Omg you are so creative, awesome ideas Mama D!!

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    1. Mama DMarch 20, 2013 7:20 am

      Thanks! The boys had a lot of fun with them. So maybe we will come up with even more ideas today. :)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 1:01 pm

    So much fun!!!! I need to go buy more eggs! :)

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    1. Mama DMarch 20, 2013 1:05 pm

      Hahaha...hope your egg collection doesn't get as out of control as mine ;)

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  3. Jana from HowToRunAHomeDaycareMarch 20, 2013 1:07 pm

    I have a two year old who would love a bunch of wobbly eggs. Thanks for such a creative idea, I'm pinning it!

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    1. Mama DMarch 20, 2013 1:09 pm

      Thanks! Hope your two year old loves them as much as my boys do!

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  4. Deborah Alter-RascheMarch 25, 2013 11:29 pm

    Great post. Thanks for linking it to Tuesday Tots. I've featured it here this week! :) http://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2013/03/9-easter-activities-for-kids-with-added.html

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  5. Steph @ Crafting in the RainMarch 30, 2013 10:05 am

    Oh my goodness I love all these idea! Thanks for letting me know you used the wobble egg idea :)

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  6. Janine LaTulippeMay 28, 2013 2:18 pm

    These are amazing! I love how you have all of the activities listed for the wobbly Easter eggs!

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    1. Mama DMay 28, 2013 3:32 pm

      Thanks :) The wobbly eggs are still one of my most popular posts. Who can resist?! They are fun!

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