When it comes to the holiday season, nothing feels more heartwarming than watching little hands create holiday magic. That’s why I love gathering a bunch of Christmas Crafts For Toddlers that are simple, safe, and full of joy. From glittery stars to popsicle stick reindeer, each craft becomes a keepsake that captures the season’s spirit—and your child’s creativity. These little projects also help toddlers develop fine motor skills while bonding with you through festive fun.
Christmas Crafts For Toddlers
Looking for joyful ways to keep your little one busy this season? These Christmas Crafts For Toddlers are simple, fun, and totally adorable. Honestly, the glitter might get everywhere—but the memories will stick forever.
Handprint Christmas Tree
Honestly, nothing beats turning tiny hands into holiday art.
• Paint your toddler’s hand green and press onto paper in a triangle shape
• Layer multiple handprints to form a tree
• Add stickers, sequins, or pom-poms as ornaments
• Draw or glue a yellow star on top
Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
To be honest, this one’s perfect for practicing shapes and gluing.
• Use 3–4 popsicle sticks and glue them into a snowflake shape
• Let your toddler paint them white, silver, or blue
• Add glitter, buttons, or foil stars
• Hang with a ribbon or yarn
Paper Plate Santa
This one turns simple plates into jolly little faces.
• Use a paper plate as Santa’s face
• Glue on a cotton ball beard and red construction hat
• Add googly eyes and a pom-pom nose
• Let them draw a smile with crayons
Fingerprint Christmas Lights
Honestly, this is perfect for toddlers who love messy paint fun.
• Draw a black string across the paper
• Let toddlers dip fingers in paint to make “lights”
• Use bright red, green, yellow, and blue
• Add glitter for sparkle
Cotton Ball Snowman
To be honest, this one’s soft, fluffy, and super cute.
• Cut out three white paper circles for the snowman
• Help your toddler glue cotton balls onto each circle
• Add buttons, paper hat, and googly eyes
• Use orange paper for a tiny carrot nose
Pinecone Reindeer
This brings natural elements into festive toddler fun.
• Find small pinecones during a walk
• Glue googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose
• Add brown pipe cleaner antlers
• Attach string to hang it as an ornament
Paper Strip Christmas Trees
This idea is easy to prep and fun to layer.
• Cut green paper into strips of different lengths
• Let your toddler glue them in size order—biggest to smallest
• Add star stickers and tiny pom-poms
• Mount on colorful cardstock
Footprint Reindeer
Honestly, it’s a sweet keepsake from those tiny toddler feet.
• Paint the bottom of their foot brown and press onto paper
• Add antlers with handprints or marker
• Glue on eyes and a red pom-pom nose
• Label with their name and year
Toilet Paper Roll Elves
This is a fun way to turn recyclables into tiny holiday friends.
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• Wrap the roll in green paper or felt
• Add a paper cone hat and googly eyes
• Let toddlers draw a smile and add buttons
• Use pipe cleaners for arms
Sticker Christmas Cards
Perfect for toddlers who love sticking more than gluing.
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• Fold cardstock to make simple cards
• Give them holiday-themed stickers to decorate
• Help write a greeting inside
• Optional: Add glitter glue around the edges
Tissue Paper Wreath
This soft and scrunchy craft is ideal for little fingers.
• Cut a wreath shape from green construction paper
• Let your toddler crumple tissue paper squares
• Glue them all over the wreath ring
• Add a red bow or glitter for sparkle
Jingle Bell Shakers
To be honest, it’s a craft they’ll also play with nonstop.
• Fill a plastic bottle with jingle bells
• Let them add sequins, glitter, or beads
• Seal tightly with tape or glue
• Decorate the outside with stickers
Craft Stick Reindeer
Cute, classic, and toddler-approved with a little help.
• Use three craft sticks glued in a triangle
• Add googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose
• Glue on brown pipe cleaner antlers
• Tie a ribbon on top to hang
Paper Strip Christmas Trees
This idea is easy to prep and honestly super fun to layer with toddlers.
• Cut green construction paper into strips of varying lengths—longest for the bottom and shortest for the top—to create the tree shape
• Let your toddler sort the strips by size and glue them in order on a sheet of cardstock, creating a cute layered tree
• Add a sparkly star sticker, foam star, or even a glittery cutout to top the tree with festive charm
• Decorate the strips using mini pom-poms, sequins, buttons, or holiday-themed stickers for ornaments
• Use a brown rectangle paper at the bottom as the tree trunk to complete the look
• Outline the finished tree with gold or silver glitter glue to make it pop even more
FAQ
What are some safe materials to use for Christmas crafts for toddlers?
When crafting with toddlers, it’s best to stick with non-toxic and washable materials. Use blunt-tip scissors, non-toxic glue sticks, soft felt, craft foam, tissue paper, pom-poms, and stickers. To be honest, avoid anything with sharp edges, glass, or small parts that could be a choking hazard.
How can I keep my toddler engaged during a craft?
Honestly, toddlers love simple steps and fast results. Choose crafts that involve gluing, sticking, or stamping—things they can do with their hands. Also, have all the materials prepped ahead of time, play festive music, and praise their work often. It makes a big difference.
What’s a good craft for younger toddlers under 2?
Finger painting Christmas trees or making handprint wreaths are perfect for little ones. They’re easy, sensory-rich, and don’t require any cutting or small details. Just make sure to supervise closely and use edible-safe paints if needed.
How long should a toddler craft activity last?
To be fair, most toddlers only focus for about 10 to 20 minutes. Choose crafts that are short and flexible. You can always do a second round later if they’re still interested!
Hi, I’m Susan Rueckel — the voice behind Fun Party Idea! With a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a passion for bringing people together, I’ve spent years honing my skills in business development, customer service, event management, social media, and contract negotiation. Whether it’s planning unforgettable parties or sharing creative ideas to make your celebrations shine, I love turning everyday moments into something truly special. Let’s make your next event the most fun one yet!
