Thanksgiving is almost here, and that means that in just a few short days, the Christmas music is turning on and the tree is going up! (Well, unless you already did all of that... One of the radio stations in my area is already playing non-stop Christmas music, so yes, I've been listening.)
Get your kids in the holiday spirit this year with some fun crafts and activities. These could be something you do just to pass the time, especially if too much snow means you're stuck indoors, or you could save them as keepsakes to remember how your kids are growing from year to year.
And if you want more holiday craft ideas, check out my Holiday Crafts Pinterest board.
All of these crafts are pretty simple, though they might require some advance preparation on your part. The supplies can easily be found at your local dollar store. That's where I got mine. So stock up on construction paper, pom poms, decorative jingle bells, decorative bows, popsicle sticks, paint, glue, and glitter. (Yes, I said glitter.)
1. Decorate the Tree
No, not your real tree with all the breakable ornaments. A construction paper tree. Cut out a tree shape or have your older child do it himself. (I didn't use a pattern. Freehanding it is fine. Looks more rustic that way.) Then use glue to attach colorful pom poms, glitter, and whatever other crafty items you have that could serve as tree decorations. See? Super easy.
2. Popsicle Christmas Trees
For this one, your kid paints popsicle sticks with green paint. Put down some old newspaper to cover your work space. Let the paint dry (be as patient as you can) and glue the popsicle sticks together in a triangle shape. You might also want to let the glue dry before decorating the "tree". When you're ready, break out all those Christmas craft pieces you bought and glue them on the popsicle sticks.
My daughter liked the painting part more than the decorating part, but she was only 2.5 when we made these. I think older kids, maybe even my daughter now a year later, will enjoy the whole process.
3. Handprint Wreath
For this one, you'll also need paper plates. I always have a supply of these in my kitchen, specifically for craft purposes. Trace your child's hand on construction paper about a dozen times, cut out the hands, and glue them to the paper plate. (If you want, your child can color in the paper plate first.) I cut out the center of my paper plate to make it more wreath-like, but you don't have to do that. Once the paper hands are glued on and dry, let your kid decorate the wreath with your Christmas craft supplies.
We hung this one on our fridge all season, and it's kind of fun to go back a year later and see how much bigger my daughter's hands are now. Keepsake!
4. Reindeer Hat
We made this craft at our local library's story time. It was so cute! You'll need a long strip of brown construction paper. You might have to staple two pieces of paper together to make it long enough. You want it to fit on your kid's head. Trace your kid's hand on paper and cut it out. These are going to be the reindeer antlers. Those get glued onto the inside of the long strip of paper. Have black and red circles pre-cut so your kid can glue them onto the long strip to create the reindeer face. Then place the hat on your kid's head and marvel in its cuteness.
So what do you guys think of these Christmas crafts for kids? What crafts do you like to make with your kids during the holiday season? I'd love to hear about them in the comments!
Get your kids in the holiday spirit this year with some fun crafts and activities. These could be something you do just to pass the time, especially if too much snow means you're stuck indoors, or you could save them as keepsakes to remember how your kids are growing from year to year.
And if you want more holiday craft ideas, check out my Holiday Crafts Pinterest board.
All of these crafts are pretty simple, though they might require some advance preparation on your part. The supplies can easily be found at your local dollar store. That's where I got mine. So stock up on construction paper, pom poms, decorative jingle bells, decorative bows, popsicle sticks, paint, glue, and glitter. (Yes, I said glitter.)
1. Decorate the Tree
No, not your real tree with all the breakable ornaments. A construction paper tree. Cut out a tree shape or have your older child do it himself. (I didn't use a pattern. Freehanding it is fine. Looks more rustic that way.) Then use glue to attach colorful pom poms, glitter, and whatever other crafty items you have that could serve as tree decorations. See? Super easy.
2. Popsicle Christmas Trees
For this one, your kid paints popsicle sticks with green paint. Put down some old newspaper to cover your work space. Let the paint dry (be as patient as you can) and glue the popsicle sticks together in a triangle shape. You might also want to let the glue dry before decorating the "tree". When you're ready, break out all those Christmas craft pieces you bought and glue them on the popsicle sticks.
My daughter liked the painting part more than the decorating part, but she was only 2.5 when we made these. I think older kids, maybe even my daughter now a year later, will enjoy the whole process.
3. Handprint Wreath
For this one, you'll also need paper plates. I always have a supply of these in my kitchen, specifically for craft purposes. Trace your child's hand on construction paper about a dozen times, cut out the hands, and glue them to the paper plate. (If you want, your child can color in the paper plate first.) I cut out the center of my paper plate to make it more wreath-like, but you don't have to do that. Once the paper hands are glued on and dry, let your kid decorate the wreath with your Christmas craft supplies.
We hung this one on our fridge all season, and it's kind of fun to go back a year later and see how much bigger my daughter's hands are now. Keepsake!
4. Reindeer Hat
We made this craft at our local library's story time. It was so cute! You'll need a long strip of brown construction paper. You might have to staple two pieces of paper together to make it long enough. You want it to fit on your kid's head. Trace your kid's hand on paper and cut it out. These are going to be the reindeer antlers. Those get glued onto the inside of the long strip of paper. Have black and red circles pre-cut so your kid can glue them onto the long strip to create the reindeer face. Then place the hat on your kid's head and marvel in its cuteness.
So what do you guys think of these Christmas crafts for kids? What crafts do you like to make with your kids during the holiday season? I'd love to hear about them in the comments!
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