Spring is in the air, meaning Easter is just around the corner—and so are baskets and eggs filled with jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, and pastel sweets in every color and flavor. While the kiddos can’t wait to see what the Easter Bunny brings, parents are craving something sweet that won’t bring on an epic sugar high like all. that. candy.
In nature, spring also brings milder weather, longer days, and a cute new batch of baby animals in all shapes and sizes. Bunnies, chicks, fawns, and kids enter the world just in time for Easter. These little guys are fun to visit, but some parents of preschoolers like to bring the farm animals home to teach their littles about nurture and care. With highly detailed and realistic farm toys for lifelike imaginative play, schleich® has your back.
Schleich® farm animal toys are the perfect Easter basket stuffer that not only inspires creative, open-ended play and storytelling but also won’t spoil Easter brunch or get melted chocolate on your kiddo’s Sunday best. Built to last, a quality gift like schleich® toys will hang around on your home farm for years to come.
While there is a whole barnyard to choose from, here are a few of our favorite non-candy Easter basket ideas that are perfect for your preschooler as a holiday treat or for everyday springtime fun.
Hop to it!
Schleich®’s Rabbit Hutch is the coziest bunny hideaway you will ever see. More than just a bunny home, it’s a world of imaginative play waiting to unfold. Your child will be inspired to use their imagination to create their own heartwarming narrative about the adorable bunnies ready to nibble on carrots and snuggle in their hutch.
This beautifully detailed playset features three sweet rabbits, a hutch with a fold-down ramp, and plenty of accessories to spark nurturing play. Whether your little one dreams of being a farmer, a veterinarian, or simply a bunny’s best friend, this set encourages empathy, responsibility, and creative storytelling.
schleich® Rabbit Hutch, $24.99, Buy now
Play a Game of Chicken [Coop]
Rise and shine—it’s time to gather eggs (that aren’t $10/dozen!) and care for your feathered friends. The schleich® Chicken Coop is a delightful addition to any farm playset, offering endless opportunities for spring-inspired creative storytelling and nurturing play.
Featuring realistic, hand-painted chickens, a cozy henhouse with a ramp, and a nesting box to collect fresh eggs, animal lovers of all ages can help the hen and rooster start their day, watch over their adorable chicks, and imagine life on the farm. Pair with other schleich® Farm World figures and sets to create a bustling barnyard full of adventure that encourages imaginative role-playing, responsibility, and farm life exploration.
schleich® Chicken Coop, $24.99, Buy now
Whether you’re shopping for Easter gifts, spring birthdays, or just for fun, schleich® has you covered with all the sweetness you need—and without any sugar highs or cavities! We promise these cute barnyard animals and farm playsets will keep your kids busy long after all that candy is gone.