How to Have a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt That Everyone Will Love
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Anyone who celebrates Easter knows that one of the best parts of the holiday is planning an epic Easter egg hunt. Whether you put one together for kids or adults (because yes, you can have an Easter egg hunt for adults, too), a good time is always guaranteed — and thanks to technology, you and your family can be apart but still have a good time together. A virtual Easter egg hunt is a great option for families who can't all get together. If you're not sure how to get started, then these virtual Easter egg hunt ideas may just give you the direction you need.
Thanks to vaccines, gathering on Easter is much safer than it was in 2020 (and even 2021). However, it's still possible that potential exposure or delayed test results may require some people to miss out on Easter Sunday. Luckily, digital gatherings are always possible, and while you may not be able to share your Easter brunch over Zoom, you can ensure that everyone gets to take part in your annual hunt. Here's how to plan a virtual Easter egg hunt that family members near and far can all enjoy together.
Set a time and a place.
First things first: Get a time and date in your calendar and on everyone's schedules. The whole point of a virtual Easter egg hunt is to come together with loved ones, so it's imperative to make sure everyone knows when to "arrive" to the party. If you're technologically savvy, then send out an electronic calendar invite. If you want something a bit simpler, then a phone call, text message, or email will suffice as an invitation. Or, if you really want to step up your virtual holiday party game, then you can send out an electronic invitation from a site like Paperless Post or Evite. They're a festive way to get people excited about your event, and they're usually free.
Make sure everyone has some goodies
Anticipation ahead of the search is a huge part of what makes an Easter egg hunt exciting, but one thing that might top that is the thrill of cracking open your plastic eggs to discover a treat inside. A virtual hunt is no reason to miss out on some tasty goodies, so it's important to coordinate with the other parents who are attending to make sure they can secure some treats for the kids to indulge in after the hunt is over. If you need some inspiration, here are some of our favorite Easter candies.
Prepare your Easter eggs
Whether you have a large family at home or you're the only person in your house, it's important to fill the eggs if you're going to host a virtual Easter egg hunt. Sure, you might be the only person eating the candy inside — in which case, lucky you! — but it'll add to the excitement of the hunt and make it feel more real for the kids who are participating.
Try to work out the technology kinks before the big day
Technology can be the best thing ever and the most wrinkle-inducing source of stress. To make sure that stress doesn't impact your fun day, test out your video-chatting program of choice before Easter. FaceTime and Zoom are the easiest to use, depending on how many people are attending your Easter egg hunt. If you're only calling one other person or family, FaceTime is probably the easiest. If you have a larger group, try Zoom.
A few days before your epic virtual Easter egg hunt, run a test call with the people you'll be seeing on Easter. This way if anyone has trouble making a Zoom account or accessing FaceTime on their computer or phone you can make sure things are fixed without taking time away from the fun stuff. You'll feel secure knowing that all will run smoothly on the day of the big event.
Be the best hunt leader you can be
Hosting a virtual Easter egg hunt means that you'll become a mix of a tour guide, videographer, and Indiana Jones during the event. Once everyone has logged on to the video chat, start by slowly exploring your home or backyard and narrating the scene, with your camera facing outward so everyone can see what you're seeing. All eggs should be hidden in places that will be easy to see on camera so that as you wander the area, the kids on the other end of the chat can shout out when they see an egg.
When a kid calls out an egg, get closer and show your hand picking it up and putting in in that kid's designated basket. It will feel like a fun, interactive iteration of I-Spy, and the more you get into the role of hunt leader, the more fun the kids on the other end of the video call will have.
Count up the eggs and enjoy a treat
After the big hunt is over, you can show the kids how many eggs they found and gathered in their baskets. You can crack them open together to show what's inside, and the parents on the other end of the call can distribute some treats to the kids to enjoy. At this point, the adults can also indulge in some treats and have a chat to catch up.
Though it's always a bummer to miss out on Easter fun in person, it can also be a great opportunity to spend some virtual time with people you love who live far away. A fun virtual Easter egg hunt is a great way to get little kids involved and excited for the holiday, and it can be a great way for adults to feel like a kid again, too.
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