Hidden Pictures Meets Plus-Plus: Easter Lift-the-Flap Fun

Quick answer

Pair the Highlights My Very First Easter Hidden Pictures Lift-the-Flap board book with Plus-Plus blocks to create a multi-sensory Easter activity that builds fine motor skills and early problem-solving for toddlers.

How to create an Easter hidden-pictures block activity

1. Read the book together first: Sit with your toddler and go through the lift-the-flap book. Let them lift each flap and name what they see (bunny, chick, egg). This builds vocabulary and excitement for the next step. Common mistake: rushing through the flaps. Give your child time to point and talk about each picture.
2. Choose one scene to recreate with Plus-Plus blocks: Pick a simple scene from the book, such as a bunny or an Easter egg. Use Plus-Plus blocks in matching colors to build a flat or 3D version of that item. For toddlers, a flat shape on a baseplate works best. Checkpoint: If the scene is too complex, simplify it to one or two block shapes. The goal is recognition, not perfection.
3. Hide a Plus-Plus block under a flap: After building, place one small Plus-Plus block (e.g., a yellow egg shape) under one of the book's flaps. Ask your child to lift the flap and find the hidden block, just like finding a hidden picture in the book. Common mistake: hiding a block that is too large to fit under the flap. Use a single small block or a 2-block shape.
4. Let your child build their own hidden picture: Once they understand the game, give them a few Plus-Plus blocks and let them build something small to hide under a flap for you to find. This reverses the role and builds creativity. Checkpoint: Keep the building time short (5-10 minutes) to match toddler attention spans.

Product fact

• Highlights - My Very First Easter Hidden Pictures Lift-the-Flap: Designed for tiny hands, this sturdy board book invites babies and toddlers to explore cheerful spring scenes filled with bunnies, chicks, and Easter surprises under each flap. The thick pages and easy-to-lift flaps make it durable for repeated use, so you can pair it with block-building activities without worrying about torn pages.