Looking for some fun ways to connect with your toddlers or preschoolers this holiday season? These easy Christmas crafts are the perfect way to create with younger children.
Updated November 2024
Process art is the idea that the journey of creation is more important than the final product you create. It encourages kids to explore, experiment, and play.
These easy Christmas crafts are great for toddlers and preschoolers especially. They’re simple, open-ended activities that make crafting together at the holidays extra special.
Which one will you try with your kids?
Christmas Crafts for Little Kids
1. Painted Christmas trees
Little kids will especially enjoy painting big paper Christmas trees! Add ornaments made from tissue paper or pom poms and other craft materials.
2. Star Printmaking for Kids
Try star sponge painting for a mixed media Christmas art project! Children get to sponge paint and collage in this fun process art activity.
3. Cardboard Christmas Tree Craft
These cardboard Christmas trees really shine! They’re super fun to make with recycled materials and make the cutest handmade gifts.
4. Popsicle Stick Stars
These glitter stars are so easy to make and add a beautiful sparkle around the home. Use them as ornaments to decorate the tree or hang around the house.
5. Salt Dough Ornaments for Kids
Mix up some salt dough and try making some handmade ornaments for the tree.
6. Potato Printmaking for Christmas Crafting
Potato printmaking is a classic craft perfect for all ages. Print holiday cards, DIY wrapping paper, Christmas decorations, and more!
7. Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments
Learn how to make cinnamon ornaments with applesauce that smell amazing for Christmas! An easy, natural holiday decoration for kids.
8. Christmas Coffee Filter Garland
Use liquid watercolors in Christmas colors to paint coffee filters. Then string them up to make a festive Christmas garland!
9. Sticky Snowflakes for Kids
Create sticky snowflakes with yarn and contact paper! A fun and easy alternative to paper snowflakes for kids.
10. Chocolate Pretzel Trees
Learn how to create these festive chocolate pretzel trees. This classic pairing makes for a yummy and fun Christmas treat!
11. Candy Cane Playdough
If you are looking for an easy and inexpensive holiday gift for friends and family, candy cane playdough is just what you need!
12. Gingerbread Houses with Graham Crackers
Host a holiday party and have kids create their own adorable gingerbread houses, made super simple with graham crackers!
More Christmas Arts and Crafts for Kids
- 11 Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make This Holiday Season
- 20 Homemade Christmas Ornaments the Whole Family Can Make
- 12 Christmas Sensory Play Ideas for Toddlers (+ Big Kids Too!)
- 5 Natural Christmas Decorations for Kids
- 11 Salt Dough Ornaments for Kids
- 5 Holiday Books for Kids to Inspire Family Creativity
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