Get ready to create special memories this Christmas with a variety of engaging crafts and activities designed for young children! These fun projects not only inspire creativity but also provide opportunities to focus on the true meaning of the holiday. Explore the ideas below to bring joy and festive spirit into your home this season!
Cut out the inside of a paper plate and decorate with cut pieces of construction paper or tissue paper.
Cut craft sticks into three different lengths using craft scissors. Optionally, use sandpaper to smooth the edges.
Assemble the sticks into a tree shape. Adult: use a hot glue gun to secure them.
Paint the tree in your desired colors.
Add decorations to your tree, and attach a piece of string to the back for hanging.
Have your child assist you in mailing Christmas cards: sign his/her name, tell you his/her address, insert the card or photo, seal the envelope, add the return address. Demonstrate the proper way to address and stamp a card.
Make a handprint Christmas tree on various surfaces like towels, bags, tablecloths, or t-shirts. This craft is perfect for displaying in a preschool classroom as a bulletin board. It can also serve as the "December" page for a Handprint & Footprint Calendar.
Celebrate Jesus' birthday with fun activities, meaningful conversation, and yummy cake to help children ages 3-12 understand the significance of Jesus' birth.
Draw a wavy line on a piece of paper and add small rectangles along the line to represent Christmas lights. Place dollops of paint on a plate, and have the child dip their index finger into the paint to create light prints within each rectangle.
Make this adorable picture ornament with buttons, popsicle sticks, glue, string, and greenery.
1. Create the Truck: Use popsicle sticks to form the shape of a truck with an open cab. Glue them together to secure the shape. Paint the truck.
2. Add Picture: Insert a photo or drawing in the truck's cab area, securing it with glue.
3. Decorate: Use buttons to represent the wheels and glue greenery around the ornament for a festive touch.
4. Hang: Attach a string to the top for hanging.
While I enjoy Thanksgiving, I find myself focusing more on Christmas. A wonderful idea I learned is to create Blessing Ornaments.
Supplies Needed:
Directions:
Give each person a strip of paper.
Reflect on the year and identify times when you felt God’s blessings.
Write or draw about those moments, then place the papers inside the ornament.
Label the ornament with the year and “Blessings.” Hang it on your tree as a reminder to thank God for His presence in your life.
Make it a tradition to create a new ornament each year! Read more about Blessing Ornaments...
Paint the child's index finger white, then make fingerprints in a circle on a piece of colored paper to create a snowflake. This fun activity can be used to make a card, decorate wrapping paper, or create other festive decor.
Print the 3D Christmas Tree worksheet. Decorate the 3 trees. Cut out and fold each in half vertically with the design folded in. Unfold and glue the back of each tree. Attach ½ of Tree A to ½ Tree B. Attach ½ of Tree B to Tree C. Finish by attaching remaining ½ tree C to remaining tree A to create a 3D tree. May also make a tree with 3 or 4 sides by using the template to create trees on construction paper or cardstock.
My mom made Handprint Christmas Ornaments for us when we were kids. Our kiddos love looking at how small my hand was my first Christmas. Now they enjoy looking at their own hands as well. Learn more...
Make homemade wrapping paper with a brown paper grocery sack or large piece of brown packing paper. Paint, color, or stamp decorations.
Discover how to turn Christmas cards into a family prayer opportunity.
Looking for a meaningful gift that parents, grandparents, or loved ones will treasure? Our 2025 Hand and Footprint Calendar Digital Download offers a personal touch, with monthly Bible verses and space for unique handprint or footprint art to make each month extra special.
Using craft supplies like sequins, pompoms, glitter, and stickers, decorate the tree poster.
The candy cane is a delightful way to introduce preschoolers to the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus! With its simple rhymes and vivid imagery, the poem and activities capture the essence of the season while offering engaging activities to reinforce the message. Explore this page for creative ideas and fun ways to incorporate the candy cane into your Christmas celebrations.
Cut two same-sized, small Christmas trees from green construction paper. Hold together and punch multiple holes with a hole punch through the double layers. Separate the trees and glue a piece of cellophane between the trees. Hang the tree to allow the light to shine through the cellophane-covered holes.
Combine cooking and baking to create fun Christmas crafts with these fun recipes.
Create five snowmen by painting the hand white and printing onto a piece of colored paper. When dry, add the hat, face, carrot nose, and buttons on each finger.
Discover more winter and snowmen activities.
