Looking for Easter basket ideas for boys? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve loaded you up here with lots of great ideas for boys of all ages. If you’re looking for a toddler boy’s Easter basket, all the way up through college age, I think you’ll find ideas here that you will love. You can fill a colorful, fun–and manly!–Easter basket for your favorite guy with these suggestions.
Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers and Preschool Boys
If you’re looking for Easter basket ideas for toddlers and preschool boys, check out the fun ideas below.
1. Coloring books
2. Chunky-sized crayons
3. Fish crackers
4. Squirting bath toys
5. Shovel and Pail
6. Trucks/cars
7. Bubbles
8. Play tool set
9. Board books
10. Finger puppets
11. Sun hat
12. Play Dough (2 years and up)
13. Stuffed animal
14. Finger paints
15. Backpack
Ideas for Easter Baskets for Kindergarten – First Grade Boys
When it comes to ideas for Easter baskets for kindergarten – first grade boys, be on the lookout for items focused on active play as well as books and toys that make learning fun.
16. Books – Try Curious George — Boys love the adventures of this mischievous little monkey, and I love this Curious George boxed set from Amazon.
17. DVD — VeggieTales: Twas the Night Before Easter
18. Wooden Shape Sorting Clock — This hands on clock from Melissa and Doug makes learning how to tell time fun!
19. Sticker books
20. Stamps and ink pads
21. A Children’s Bible – I really like Children’s Favorite Bible Stories (ages 6-12, from Thomas Nelson). Read my review HERE.
22. Character shampoo/comb
23. Velcro Ball and Catch Game
24. Art supplies (colored pencils, crayons, markers, water colors, sketch pad)
25. Sour Candy
Got Girls? Check out these 99 Easter Basket Ideas for Girls HERE.
Easter Basket Ideas for 2nd-3rd grade Boys
These Easter basket ideas for 2nd-3rd grade boys recognize learning development and new interests as these younger boys begin to do more things on their own.
26. Lego’s
27. Ball and Glove
28. Baseball cap
29. Construction Paper
30. Scissors
31. Rubik’s cube (8 years and up)
32. Jigsaw puzzle
33. Silly Bands
34. Card games
35. The Dangerous Book for Boys
36. Yo yo
37. Flashlight / batteries
38. Big League Chew / bubblegum
39. Popcorn
40. Silly Putty
Gifts for Easter Baskets for 4th-5th Grade Boys
Gifts for Easter baskets for 4th-5th grade boys can get a little tricky. As they start to get bigger on the outside, that doesn’t mean they feel more grown up on the inside. Choose items specifically for him and his favorite things.
41. Book: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
42. DVD: Narnia
43. Swimming trunks
44. Water/boat shoes
45. Baseball Cards
46. Tickets to a baseball game
47. Basketball and hoop for back of door
48. Supersize candy bars
49. Red Hots
50. More complicated building toy sets: K’Nex, Lego
51. Canteen
Best Easter Basket Gifts for Middle School Boys
The best Easter basket gifts for middle school boys are going to stay away from anything “little boy-ish.” You’re looking for things specifically for him, so be sure you are well-acquainted with his emerging personal tastes, styles, and preferences.
52. Music: Toby Mac, Relient K
53. Movie tickets
54. Accessories for his favorite sport (knee pads, elbow pads, shoelaces, eye black)
55. A new watch
56. NIV Revolution: Teen Bible for Boys
57. Crocs
58. Body wash/spray: Axe
59. Games: Playstation, Wii, XBox
60. Cool desk lamp
61. Earbuds/iPod accessories
62. Gift cards: Academy Sports, iTunes, Chick-fil-A
63. Candy: Reese’s, Payday
64. Oreos
65. Jeans
66. Graphic T-shirt or Concert T-shirt of Favorite Band (Check online band sites to order)
67. Cool phone cover
Easter Basket Ideas for Teen Boys (9th – 12th Grade)
Easter Basket ideas for teen boys can include special unique gifts for the driver or soon-to-be driver.
68. D-ring key chain for belt
69. Driving accessories (fuzzy dice, scented car sprays, steering wheel cover)
70. Car washing kit (wash, shammy, wax)
71. USB car charger
72. Tickets to a concert
73. Shaving kit/razor
74. After shave/cologne
75. Bow tie (the latest trend!)
76. Favorite music CD’s or downloads
77. Gift cards: Starbucks, Sonic, Regal (or local cinema), iTunes
78. Graphic Tees / Jeans
79. Chocolate Bunny
80. Book: Do Hard Things
81. Cracker Jack/Crunch n Munch
82. eReader/eBooks
83. Favorite team jersey
Don’t forget Dad! Find great Easter gift ideas for men HERE.
Easter Basket Ideas for College-Age Guys
Easter basket ideas for college age guys will be specific to things that will make them feel special and loved on Easter. Choose items that keep in mind their life at college and their needs away from home.
84. Ear buds
85. Stapler/staples
86. Microwave Popcorn
87. Reusable Water Bottle/thermos
88. Gift cards: Campus store, Visa
89. Roll of Quarters for laundry and vending machines
90. Instant coffee to go packets
91. Sleep Mask and Ear Plugs (In case of noisy roommates!)
92. Flash drive
93. Medicines: pain reliever, cough syrup, cough drops
94. Ramen Noodles
95. Pudding packs
96. Favorite candy
97. Sweat pants
98. Socks
99. Cash
Looking for themed Easter baskets for boys? I’ve got several ideas for creating a themed Easter basket for guys HERE that are super easy.
What a great great list!
This is a wonderful list! Just seeing the image at the top with the basket filled with baseballs sparked a few good ideas that I might try this year. However, I did pin your post for future reference. This blog post: http://www.fruitbouquet.org/index.php/2013/02/how-to-make-and-easter-baskets-the-easy-way/ goes right along with yours suggesting that you pick a theme and go from there.
I LOVE ALL YOUR IDEAS FOR BOYS!!
I HAVE 4 SONS AND THIS WAS SO HELPFUL TO ME……THANKS!!!!
I have 4 sons, each in a different category, so this was really helpful! Especially since 3 are foster sons that I’ve only known a few months 🙂
Great list thanks for the wonderful ideas!
I have three boys. Very helpful. Thank you
Nice post. I learn something new and challenging on blogs I stumbleupon every day.
It will always be exciting to read through articles from other authors and practice a little something from
their websites.
These gifts could go to boys or girls it doesn’t matter. There are girls that like Lego’s.
Too funny…you covered all the way to college. Nice. Great ideas!!
Thanks for sharing!