35 Christmas Crafts for Preschool
The holiday season is the perfect time to bring out the craft supplies and let your little ones’ creativity flow! From sparkling ornaments to adorable reindeer decorations, these Christmas crafts are designed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind.
Perfect for filling a snowy afternoon or adding homemade touches to your holiday decor, each project is simple, fun, and packed with holiday cheer. So gather your materials, pick a favorite from the list, and let your toddlers and preschoolers enjoy making these memorable, hands-on crafts!
1. Christmas Window Ornament
Let kids make their own holiday “window” scenes! They can draw or use stickers to create a cozy Christmas window scene on a clear plastic sheet. Hang it up, and you’ll have a beautiful, kid-made decoration.
2. Coffee Filter Christmas Reindeer
These coffee filter reindeer are easy and look great! Use markers or watercolor to color the filters. Once they’re dry, add eyes, a nose, and antlers. It’s a fun multi-step project with adorable results.
3. Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
Salt dough ornaments are easy to make and can be shaped into anything. Let kids decorate them before baking, or keep them simple for a classic look. You can even paint them afterward for more color!
4. Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree
Popsicle sticks make a perfect base for a mini Christmas tree! Paint the sticks, then glue them together in a tree shape and decorate. Kids can choose any colors they like to make their tree unique.
5. Stained Glass Wreath
Kids will love making this colorful wreath! It’s best to hang it somewhere with plenty of light, like on a window or glass door, so the colors really shine. This is a super fun way to add a bright, festive touch to your home for the holidays!
6. Simple Beaded Ornament
Beaded ornaments look lovely on the tree, and they’re easy for kids to make! Use larger beads for little hands, and let kids string them on to make a beautiful, simple ornament.
7. 3D Noodle Christmas Trees
Noodles make great textures for this 3D Christmas tree! Glue noodles onto cardboard in a tree shape, then paint it green. This makes a cute centerpiece or holiday decoration.
8. Scrapbook Paper Christmas Wreath Craft
Use colorful scrapbook paper to make a wreath! Cut the paper into pieces, then glue them onto a ring. It’s an easy way to create a lovely wreath with just paper and glue.
9. Paper Plate Christmas Wreath
Paper plate wreaths are fun and easy! Cut the center out of a paper plate, then decorate the ring with markers, stickers, or shapes. This craft is great for learning shapes and colors too!
10. Paper Christmas Tree
Nothing says Christmas like a beautiful tree! You can draw a tree shape or find a simple template online to make it easier for little ones. For extra fun, let them decorate the tree with stickers, markers, or glitter.
11. Accordion Fold Christmas Tree
Fold green paper back and forth to make a simple accordion tree. This craft is great for learning basic folding skills, and kids can create trees of different sizes to decorate their space.
12. Make Your Own Christmas Scene Ornament
These Christmas ornaments are perfect for a holiday party or a fun craft day! Get clear plastic bulbs and fill them with tiny decorations like glitter, mini trees, or fake snow. Kids can create their own little holiday scene inside each ornament.
13. DIY Snowy Mason Jars
Make snowy mason jars for a wintery scene! Help kids add faux snow to the jars. When it’s dry, you can add greenery for a pretty decoration that looks perfect on a holiday table.
14. Puzzle Piece Holly Garland
Turn old puzzle pieces into a holly garland that you can keep for years! Paint the pieces green to look like holly leaves, and add red dots or pom-poms for berries. String them together to make a cute, long-lasting garland.
15. 3D Handprint Christmas Tree
Make a Christmas tree with your child’s handprints! Trace one handprint, cut it out, then use it as a template to make more. Stack the handprints in a tree shape, then decorate! It’s a fun way to add something special to your holiday decor.
16. Paper Straw Christmas Tree
This simple craft helps kids practice hand-eye coordination while making a cute tree. Use colorful paper straws to create a layered tree look. You can even cut the straws at different lengths to make it look more tree-shaped.
17. 2D Christmas Santa Hats
Create a classic Santa hat from paper! This is a great activity to practice color matching or counting while making something fun. Kids can even wear the hats once they’re done or decorate them as holiday cards.
18. Fork Painting Christmas Trees
Use a fork to create a unique Christmas tree texture! Dip the fork in paint and press it onto paper to make branches. This is a fun way for kids to explore painting and create something special for the holidays.
19. Paper Cup Christmas Tree
Turn a simple paper cup into a Christmas tree! Kids can decorate the cup with stickers, pom-poms, or buttons to make their own mini tree. It’s a perfect, low-mess project for younger kids.
20. Cardboard Christmas Tree
Use an old cereal box to make a cardboard Christmas tree! Cut out the tree shape, then let kids decorate it with glitter, buttons, or anything else you have on hand. These trees are sturdy and make great holiday decorations.
21. Christmas Character Craft
Make Christmas characters like Santa, Rudolph, and elves! Print out or draw simple templates so kids can cut and decorate their own holiday friends. These characters make adorable holiday decorations.
22. Thumbprint Wreath Ornaments
Make a keepsake wreath ornament using thumbprints and a little picture. Shape air-dry clay into a wreath, press kids’ thumbprints around it, and add a tiny picture in the middle. It’s a sweet, personal holiday gift.
23. Paper Bag Reindeer
Turn a paper bag into a reindeer! Add eyes, a nose, and antlers to the bag, and you’ll have a cute holiday character. You can also try making other characters like Santa or a snowman.
24. Cinnamon Salt Dough Ornaments
Make salt dough ornaments with cinnamon for a yummy smell! These ornaments are similar to regular salt dough but with an extra-sensory twist. They smell great and are easy for little ones to make.
25. Handprint Christmas Tree
Make a simple Christmas tree from handprints! This craft is super easy and can be done on the spot. Use colored paper for ornaments or even confetti dots to decorate your handprint tree.
26. Santa’s Cookie Plate Name Craft
Create a “cookie plate” for Santa! Kids can decorate a plate with their name to make it personal. It’s a fun way to practice name recognition and set out something special for Santa on Christmas Eve.
27 Paper Bag Gingerbread House
Turn paper bags into gingerbread houses! Decorate each bag with markers, stickers, or any other craft supplies you have. Make a few, and you’ll have a cute gingerbread village to display.
28. Swipe Paint Christmas Tree
For this craft, place dabs of paint along one side of the paper and swipe a brush across to make a tree shape. Let the paint dry, then decorate the tree with lights or ornaments.
29. Pasta Christmas Tree Ornaments
Paint pasta and glue it onto a cardboard shape to make a Christmas ornament. Kids love the fun textures and colors, and the ornaments look adorable hanging on the tree.
30. Bouncy Christmas Tree
Create a bouncy tree by decorating a paper plate, then cutting it in a spiral. When you hang it, the tree will bounce! This craft is fun and adds movement to your holiday decor.
31. Paint Sample Christmas Tree Cards
Use paint samples to make colorful Christmas trees! Cut the paint samples into triangle shapes and glue them onto cards. It’s a creative way to reuse materials and make festive holiday cards.
32. Pine Cone Christmas Tree
Turn a pine cone into a mini Christmas tree! Paint the pine cone and add tiny decorations for ornaments. It’s a fun, sensory craft that helps with concentration and creativity.
33. Paper Plate Santa
Make Santa faces using paper plates! Use cotton balls for his beard and hat trim, then add eyes and a nose. Kids love wearing these or using them as playful decorations.
34. Cinnamon Stick Christmas Ornaments
These cinnamon stick ornaments are as charming as they are fragrant! Perfect for little hands, this craft gives toddlers and preschoolers a chance to practice their fine motor skills by tying ribbons or string around each cinnamon stick.
35. Christmas Toilet Paper Roll Characters
Transform toilet paper rolls into Christmas characters like Santa, elves, and reindeer! Younger kids can focus on decorating, while older kids can try cutting and gluing the features.
