It’s no secret that pre-teens can be difficult to shop for. Figuring out what tweens are into during that phase between being a kid and being a teenager can be tough!
This is especially true around the holidays. Trying to find age-appropriate toys for older kids that aren’t too childish while also aren’t too mature for them is no small task. Things that may have been a hit in their Easter baskets last year may not be as much fun for them this year.
That’s why we made this definitive guide to the best Easter egg fillers to surprise your tweens with! Read on for 100 unique ideas to help you fill those plastic Easter eggs this year.
What size plastic Easter eggs should I use?
Pro Tip: Buy a variety of egg sizes to be able to fit all different types of Easter egg fillers. You can purchase Easter eggs ranging from the standard small size, all the way up to jumbo sizes to fit larger items. You can even buy Easter “eggs” that are made in fun shapes, like bunnies or carrots!
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Popular Easter Egg Fillers for Tweens
There are tons of items that pre-teens will get excited about when they crack open their Easter eggs! From fun toys to practical items, here are some of the most popular gifts to include in your pre-teens’ eggs this year:
- Temporary Tattoos
- Money
- Fidget Toys
- Lottery Tickets
- Of course if they win anything you will have to cash it in for them, but kids will love the excitement of finding out if they won.
- Mini Rubiks Cubes
- Legos
- Notebook Stickers
- Bubbles
- Gift Cards
- Movie Tickets
Unique Easter Egg Fillers for Tween Girls
While there are lots of items that tween girls and tween boys would both be into, there are some items that girls will love the most. Here are some of our favorite Easter egg stuffers for your pre-teen girl.
- Hair ties
- Lip gloss
- Nail polish
- Jewelry
- Scented Hand Lotion
- Healing Crystals
- Tip: Crystals like quartz, jade, and amethyst are super pretty crystals that girls will love.
- Embroidered Patches
- Eyeshadow
- Face Masks
- Headbands
Fun Easter Egg Fillers for Tween Boys
There are tons of awesome toys and activities to put in Easter eggs for tween boys. Whether he’s into video games, playing outdoors, or music, we have recommendations for all pre-teen boys. Here are some of our favorite items:
- Pokémon Cards
- Minecraft or Roblox Figures
- Slime
- Hot Wheels Cars
- Nerf Darts
- Tip: Give them a Nerf gun in their Easter basket and tell them all of the darts are hidden in Easter eggs!
- Tech Deck Mini Skateboards
- Wristwatch
- Little Green Army Men
- Mini Puzzle
- Guitar Picks
Great Easter Egg Fillers Tweens Will Love
Not all Easter egg fillers have to be toys or candy! You can skip the sugar overload and include useful items in your kids’ Easter eggs as well. Here are some of our favorite items that are more practical:
- Glow in the Dark Ceiling Stars
- Bouncy Balls
- Backpack Pins
- Pencil Toppers
- Mini Magnetic Drawing Board
- Croc Charms
- Keychains
- Water Bottle Stickers
- Vinyl water bottle stickers are all the rage right now. Make sure you find some that are high quality and intended for use on water bottles so they withstand being washed.
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Hand Stamps
Awesome Electronic-Related Easter Egg Fillers
At this age, tweens are becoming even more interested in technology. Give them Easter egg stuffers they’ll love with these awesome electronic-related gifts:
- Phone Chargers
- Wireless Earbud Headphones
- Mini Microphone
- AirPods Case Cover
- Kids’ SmartWatch
- Compact Camera
- Pocket Drone
- There are some incredible miniature drones on the market these days! Your kids will love finding a hand-controlled drone in a jumbo-sized Easter egg.
- Tamagotchi
- Mini R/C Cars
- Mini Bluetooth Speaker
Most Loved Self-Care Easter Egg Fillers for Tween Girls
Beauty items make great Easter egg stuffers for pre-teen girls. Depending on if she’s into makeup yet or not, we’ve included a variety of self-care items that any tween girl is sure to love. Check out some of our favorite items for your daughter.
- Mini Moisturizer
- Essential Oil Roller
- Include essential oils like lavender or sweet orange in your daughter’s Easter eggs that can also double as perfume.
- Mini Nail File
- Perfume Sample
- Hair Glitter
- Lip Balm
- Eyeshadow
- Scrunchies
- Travel Size Face Wash
- Magic Towels
Cool Miscellaneous Easter Egg Fillers for Pre-Teens
When you first think of Easter egg stuffers, a lot of these items probably wouldn’t come to mind. But sometimes the most unusual items make the best egg fillers! Check out some of our favorite unique Easter egg fillers:
- Fun Colored Socks
- Fun Colored Shoelaces
- Mini Hand Sanitizer
- Pop Socket
- Marbles
- Football Toy
- Hacky Sacks
- Yo-Yo
- Dog Tag Necklace
- Tip: Buy a personalized dog tag with your child’s name or an inside joke to make this a special gift for them.
- Tumbled Rocks & Gemstones
Fun Miniature Easter Egg Fillers for Pre-Teens
There’s something so fun about minis! All kinds of toys and items can be found in teeny-tiny versions. Pre-teens will go crazy over these awesome miniature items.
- Mini Claw Machines
- Mini Walkie Talkies
- Mini Markers
- Mini Brands Collector Toys
- Mini Brands are capsules that you crack open to reveal toys that are miniature versions of real-life popular products. Your kids will be hooked on collecting miniature versions of foods, drinks, and other products that they actually recognize!
- Tiny Finger Hands
- Mini Slinky
- Mini Flashlight
- Mini Megaphone Toy
- Mini Notebook
- Mini Magic 8 Ball
- Pocket Microscope Keychain
- Mini Troll Dolls
- World’s Smallest Operation Game Board
- World’s Smallest Super Soaker
- Mini Rainbow Scratch Art
Snacks That Make Great Easter Egg Stuffers
Keep those kids’ energy levels up during the Easter egg hunt with these bite-sized snacks.
- Mini Clif Bars
- This is our top pick for an Easter snack. With so many yummy flavors, kids won’t even feel like they’re missing out on a sweet treat while fueling up!
- Fruit Snacks
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Pringles Stacks
- Mini Oreos
Types of Candy That Make Great Easter Egg Stuffers
It just wouldn’t be an Easter egg hunt without candy! Whether they’re a chocolate lover or they’re more into fruity flavors, we’ve got a recommendation for everyone. Be sure to include some of these tween favorites in your eggs this year.
- Jelly Beans
- Tootsie Roll Eggs
- Marshmallow Peeps
- Kinder Joy Eggs
- You can’t go wrong with any type of egg-shaped candy. And to top it off, Kinder Joy Eggs actually feature a toy inside of them as well! When it comes to Easter eggs, that’s a 2-for-1 deal that you just can’t pass up.
- Chocolate Coins
- Gummy Bears
- Robin Eggs Candy
- Ring Pops
- Mini Chocolate Easter Bunnies
- Sour Patch Eggs
Extending Easter Fun into the Teen Years
Most of us can remember being young children and having so much fun finding simple toys and other items inside eggs on Easter. But as we get older, we remember beginning to lose interest in the holiday festivities because all of the gifts seemed to be geared towards younger kids.
Including items that your tweens will love on Easter is a great way to extend their interest in the games and Easter egg hunts. The more years that you can keep the whole family involved in the fun, the better!
Great Gifts for Older Kids
No matter what kind of items you put in your kids’ Easter eggs, at the end of the day the most important thing is that you make memories together as a family. Don’t worry too much about the things that you pick out for them. In the long run, your kids will look back and have fond Easter memories simply because of the fact that they were able to spend time with you, and they will appreciate any effort that you put into making the holiday special for them. Whether you choose candy, toys, or useful items, what matters most is that you have fun! No pressure, mama – just get out there and make some great memories.
Inspiring New Ideas for Easter
So there you have it: 100 great ideas of items to give tweens on Easter! We hope that this list helped inspire you with creative ideas to put in your kids’ Easter eggs this year. Did you think of any other unique items that could be included? Or did we leave any great ideas off of this list? Let us know in the comments, and we hope your whole family has a great Easter!
