‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to embrace the holiday spirit than with a sleigh-full of festive Christmas activities and crafts for kids? As the days grow shorter and the air fills with a chilly cheer, it’s the perfect time to gather ’round with your little ones for some creative yuletide fun. From making sparkling ornaments to crafting jolly old Saint Nick himself, we’ve got a jingling collection of ideas to keep those holiday spirits high and imaginations aglow. So, grab your crafting supplies and prepare for a merry journey through the world of Christmas creativity!
Unwrap the Magic of Christmas Crafting:
The holiday season is a time of wonder and joy, and what better way to capture that magic than through the eyes of a child? Our Christmas activities and crafts for kids are designed to do just that. Whether you’re decking the halls or counting down the days to Santa’s visit, these creative endeavors will fill your home with laughter, warmth, and the sweet scent of gingerbread cookies. So, gather ’round the craft table, don your festive aprons, and let the jingle bells ring as we embark on a merry crafting adventure with your little ones. It’s time to unwrap the magic of Christmas together!
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Christmas Activities for Kids
I love doing themed activities and one of the my favourite holidays to create activities for is Christmas! That is why you will find a ton of easy to set up and creative ways to play and learn this Christmas in this amazing list.
I first started this list about 5 years ago. It has grown to over 100 ideas in that time and every year I add tons more. So keep checking back through out the season for more fun and easy AND creative activities and crafts for kids!
This amazing list of Christmas activities for toddlers is broken down into three sections:
- Arts & Crafts
- Activities
- Sensory Activities
Amazing Christmas Arts & Crafts
- Puffy Paint Christmas Tree Craft
- Paper Cup Christmas Tree Craft
- Post It Note Christmas Tree
- DIY Tie-Dye Christmas Cards
- Cardboard Tube Christmas Tree Craft
- Jumping Reindeer Craft
- Adorable Reindeer Hand Puppet Craft
- DIY Photo Name Tags
- Christmas Tree Surprise Art
- Ugly Sweater Sun Catcher Craft
- Cardboard Tube Reindeer Ornament Craft
- Santa’s Village Painting
- Christmas Tree Paper Towel Surprise Art
- Rainbow Cotton Ball Christmas Tree
- Gingerbread Sticky Wall
- Potato Stamped Christmas Lights
- Christmas Bauble Painting
- Giant Gingerbread Man Craft
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Sticky Wall
- Washi Tape Christmas Tree Craft
- Mess Free Christmas Art
- Knife Painted Christmas Tree Art
- Spatula Painted Reindeer Craft
- Potato Masher Christmas Ornaments Craft
- Giant Christmas Bauble Painting
- Potato Masher Santa Bellies Craft
- Spatula Painted Santa Craft
- Potato Masher Gingerbread Man Craft
- Potato Masher Wreath Craft
- Snowman Mess Free Art
- Potato Masher Snowman Craft
- Fork Painted Snowflake Craft
- Pom Pom Painted Snowflake Craft
- Duplo Painted Snowflake
- Paper Ball Reindeer Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun
- Gingerbread House Card by iHeart Crafty Things
- Bubble Wrap Santa Beard Art
- Santa Searchers Christmas Craft – Love Your Littles
- Tape Resist Reindeer Art
- Blow Painted Reindeer Antlers
- Snowy Houses Craft
- Yarn and Stick Christmas Tree Craft by Kids Craft Room
- Paper Plate Santa Craft by Arty Crafty Kids
- Paper Cup Christmas Tree by Fire Flies and Mud Pies
- Christmas Lights Craft by Little Ones Learn
46. Crafty Christmas Invitation by Rainbows and Fireflies
47. Pom Pom Painted Santa by Little Ones Learn
48. DIY Ornaments by Play at Home Mama
The Best Christmas Activities for Kids
- Christmas Lights Sticky Wall
- The Best Christmas Tree Sticky Wall
- Magnetic Tile Christmas Tree
- DIY Santa Board Game
- Feed Santa Math Game
- Feed the Reindeer Carrots Game
- Q-Tip Christmas Trace and Paint
- Christmas Baubles & Tubes
- Jingle Bell Puzzle Counting
- Christmas Bauble Counting
- Candy Cane Patterns
- Jingle Bell Names
- Letter Presents Literacy Activity for Preschoolers
- Christmas Baubles and Play Dough Building Challenge
- Christmas Tree Play Dough Sticky Wall
- Magnetic Tile Christmas Puzzles
- Reindeer Marble Run
- Santa Sticky Wall
- Pin the Star on the Christmas Tree
- Christmas Tree Writing Tray
- Jingle Bell Egg Shakers
- Cut Santa’s Beard Fine Motor Activity
- Decorate the Magnetic Tile Christmas Tree
- Christmas Craft Stick Puzzles
- Dot Sticker Christmas Tree
- Holiday Ornament Ramp
- Christmas Ornament Relay Race
- Christmas Stocking Sticky Wall
- CVC Christmas Tree Activity for Preschoolers
- Caps Tree Activities
- Snowman Sticky Wall
- Sticker Sort with Snowmen
- Snowflake Sticky Wall
- Button Counting Snowman
- Snow Letters Sticky Wall
- Dot Sticker Snowflake
- Holiday Sweater Collage Craft for Kids – Fun Learning for Kids
- Christmas Tree Math Tray – And Next Comes L
- Christmas Tree Balance – The Inspired Treehouse
- Make a Jingle Bell Necklace – Prekinders
- Cotton Ball Snowman Craft – A Little Pinch of Perfect
- Easy DIY Paper Straw Wreaths – Projects With Kids
- Christmas Shape Tree – Teaching Special Thinkers
- Christmas Math Activity: Graphing with Gift Bow – And Next Comes L
- Decorate the Christmas Tree Activity with ABCs – Hands On As We Grow
- Stocking Hunt
- Christmas Present Count
- Post it Presents Match
- DIY Felt Christmas Tree by Play at Home Mummy
50. Christmas Tree Colour and Shape Matching by A Day for Play
51. Pouch Line Christmas Tree by Flisatfun
Fun Christmas Sensory Activities
- Frozen Pom Poms
- Reindeer Farm Sensory Bin
- Christmas Tubes Sensory Bin
- I-Spy Christmas Sensory Bin
- Christmas Baking Sensory Bin
- A Simple Christmas Sensory Bin For Babies
- Christmas Light Play Dough Letters Trace
- Pom Pom Christmas Sensory Bin
- Christmas Kitchen Sensory Bin
- Jingle Bells Magnetic Tubes Sensory Bin
- Santa Sensory Bag
- Easy Christmas Tree Sensory Bin
- Santa Sensory Bottle – Very Special Tales
- Christmas Play Dough Invitation to Play
- Christmas Tree Sensory Bag
- Ornament Scooping | Holiday Sensory Ideas for Toddlers – Toddler Approved
- Gingerbread House by Playful Potrer
Age Suitability
These crafts are good for toddlers aged children 2 years old and up with adult assistance.
Mess Level
The mess level for these crafts vary.
Difficulty to Create
Easy.
Toddler and Preschooler Curriculums, Books & TV Show!
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
Click here for more information: Play2Learn
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
The Best Sensory Play Kits for Kids
Play is at the core of learning during the early years and it can take many forms. One of the most important of these is sensory play because it engages all of a child’s senses (taste, touch, smell, sight and hearing) and has a enoumous positive impact on brain development.
Our Sensory Play Kits are some fun and easy ways to keep your child engaged while at the same time using sensory play to nurture their mind!
Shop our ready made play kits here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
WILL YOU TRY ANY OF THESE AMAZING CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES OR CRAFTS WITH YOUR KIDS? PIN IT FOR LATER!
