When it comes to holiday activities, nothing brings more joy than creating Preschool Christmas Crafts with little ones. These crafts aren’t just adorable—they help toddlers and preschoolers explore textures, colors, and creativity in a fun, festive way. From simple handprint art to sparkly ornament projects, these easy ideas encourage fine motor skills and big smiles. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, you’ll love how these kid-friendly crafts double as keepsakes and decorations. Plus, they make fantastic gifts for grandparents and family members. With just a few supplies and a little imagination, your preschooler can make magical holiday memories.
Preschool Christmas Crafts
Preschool Christmas Crafts are a fun and easy way to bring holiday joy to little hands. They’re playful, simple to make, and perfect for creative bonding during the festive season.
Handprint Reindeer
This cute craft turns a child’s hand into a festive reindeer.
• Trace your preschooler’s hand on brown paper and cut it out
• Add googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose
• Use pipe cleaners for antlers and draw a smile
• Hang on the wall or add a ribbon for an ornament
Paper Plate Santa
A fun, easy Santa made from a paper plate and cotton balls.
• Let kids paint the top red for Santa’s hat
• Glue cotton balls for the beard and hat trim
• Add googly eyes and a paper nose
• Hang it up or use it for holiday storytime
Pom-Pom Christmas Trees
This craft turns simple shapes into colorful mini trees.
• Cut triangle shapes from green cardstock
• Let kids glue on colorful pom-poms like ornaments
• Add a star sticker on top
• Tape a craft stick to the back as a trunk
Snowflake Pasta Art
Turn pasta into wintery snowflakes with this creative craft.
• Use bowtie, penne, and wheel pasta to form a snowflake shape
• Let preschoolers glue them onto a sheet of paper
• Spray with white paint or sprinkle glitter
• Display them on windows or fridge
Popsicle Stick Reindeer
A perfect craft using just a few supplies and big imagination.
• Glue three popsicle sticks into a triangle shape
• Add googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose
• Attach pipe cleaners as antlers
• Tie a ribbon for hanging
Cotton Ball Snowmen
Preschoolers will love building these fluffy snowmen.
• Draw three circles on paper to form a snowman
• Let kids fill the shapes with cotton balls
• Add paper eyes, carrot nose, and buttons
• Glue on a yarn scarf
Footprint Christmas Tree
This keepsake craft uses your child’s footprint as a tree.
• Paint the bottom of their foot with green washable paint
• Press it onto paper to form a tree shape
• Once dry, add dots and stickers as ornaments
• Write the child’s name and date below
Button Ornaments
Use buttons and string to make cute hanging ornaments.
• Let kids sort colorful buttons by size
• Glue them onto circles or foam shapes
• Add yarn or ribbon for hanging
• Personalize with their names
Paper Chain Garland
An easy, classic Christmas craft to practice fine motor skills.
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• Cut strips of red, green, and white paper
• Show kids how to loop and glue them together
• Make a long garland for their room or classroom
• Add stickers for fun
Santa Beard Countdown
A mix of craft and countdown to Christmas day.
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• Make a Santa face with a numbered beard of cotton balls
• Each day, let kids glue a new cotton ball on
• By Christmas, Santa’s beard will be full!
• Great for building excitement
Felt Christmas Tree
A soft, reusable wall activity kids can decorate again and again.
• Cut a big triangle from green felt for the tree
• Make ornaments from felt circles and stars
• Let kids “stick” and rearrange them freely
• Hang the tree at kid height
Clothespin Reindeer
A festive little craft using basic supplies.
• Give kids wooden clothespins to glue into a reindeer shape
• Add a red pom-pom, googly eyes, and pipe cleaner antlers
• Clip onto gifts or hang on the tree
• Personalize with their name
Tissue Paper Wreath
A simple, colorful wreath craft for tiny hands.
• Cut a wreath ring from cardboard
• Tear green tissue paper into small bits
• Let preschoolers scrunch and glue pieces around the ring
• Add a red ribbon bow at the bottom
Christmas Sensory Bottles
A calm, hands-on craft that sparkles and soothes.
• Fill plastic bottles with water, glitter, and holiday trinkets
• Add food coloring and glue the cap tight
• Shake and watch the magic swirl
• Use during quiet time or as a sensory tool
Candy Cane Beads
A fine-motor activity that doubles as cute decor.
• Give preschoolers pipe cleaners and red/white beads
• Let them string beads in a candy cane pattern
• Bend the top into a hook shape
• Hang on the tree or give as gifts
Pinecone Christmas Trees
Nature and craft combine for this mini tree idea.
• Let kids paint pinecones green
• Add glitter, sequins, or tiny pom-poms
• Glue a paper star on top
• Display in small pots or baskets
Sticker Story Cards
Craft and storytelling come together in this one.
• Let preschoolers decorate blank cards with stickers
• Help them “tell” a Christmas story through pictures
• Add a ribbon or fold them into mini books
• Great for gifting to family
Paper Straw Ornaments
Fun shapes using colorful straws and creativity.
• Let kids glue cut paper straws into stars, trees, or snowflakes
• Mount on cardstock or hang from string
• Add glitter glue or paint accents
• Easy for small hands to manage
Christmas Tree Handprint
Make a tree out of layered handprints for a fun wall piece.
• Trace and cut out several green handprints
• Glue them in layered rows into a tree shape
• Decorate with sticker ornaments and a top star
• Add their name and date for a keepsake
Jingle Bell Bracelets
Craft a festive bracelet that actually jingles!
• String jingle bells onto a chenille stem or elastic cord
• Let kids wear them while singing carols
• Add small beads or ribbon for decoration
• Makes a fun musical toy too
Paper Plate Wreaths
A simple, classic holiday craft for preschool classrooms.
• Cut the center out of a paper plate
• Glue green tissue, pom-poms, and stickers around the ring
• Add a red bow to finish
• Hang on doorknobs or windows
Santa’s Belt Bookmarks
A great gift idea for preschoolers to make for others.
• Cut rectangles of red cardstock
• Add black paper for the belt and yellow square for the buckle
• Laminate or cover with tape to make durable
• Pair with a holiday book
Reindeer Headbands
Let kids wear their holiday spirit on their heads.
• Use brown paper strips to fit their heads
• Add handprint antlers and draw or glue a red nose
• Let them decorate with glitter and stickers
• Great for school Christmas parties
Nativity Scene Puppets
Introduce the nativity story in a hands-on way.
• Print or draw characters like Mary, Joseph, and animals
• Glue onto craft sticks for puppets
• Act out the story together
• Store in a holiday-themed box
Christmas Light Finger Painting
A messy but fun activity with lots of color.
• Draw a string of lights on paper
• Let kids use their fingertips to “stamp” bulbs in paint
• Label each bulb with a letter to practice names
• Dry and hang up as art
Gingerbread Man Craft
No baking needed—just imagination.
• Cut out gingerbread men from brown paper
• Let kids decorate with buttons, glitter, and yarn
• Add paper eyes and drawn icing details
• Create a whole gingerbread family
Holiday Sticker Trees
Stickers turn paper trees into fun and easy crafts.
• Cut tree shapes from green paper
• Give kids lots of festive stickers to decorate
• Add their name and a star on top
• Simple for even the youngest crafters
Bell Shakers
Craft a musical toy they’ll love to shake and play.
• Fill a plastic egg with jingle bells
• Tape it between two spoon handles
• Wrap with colorful tape and ribbons
• Great for music time
Christmas Collage
Let kids mix textures and shapes into festive art.
• Provide bits of wrapping paper, foil, felt, and ribbons
• Let them glue pieces onto cardstock
• Add drawings, stickers, or glitter for flair
• A great open-ended activity
Puffy Paint Snowflakes
Make snowy art using DIY puffy paint.
• Mix shaving cream and white glue for fluffy texture
• Let kids draw snowflake lines on paper
• Add the puffy paint with cotton swabs
• Sprinkle glitter for extra sparkle
Santa’s Belt Bookmarks
A great gift idea for preschoolers to make for others, this craft blends simple shapes and festive fun.
• Use glittery cardstock or add sparkly gel pen details to make it pop
• Let kids write their name or a short message on the back
• Turn it into a tag by punching a hole and tying it with a ribbon
• Encourage kids to make a batch and gift to teachers or grandparents
FAQ
What are some safe materials for preschool Christmas crafts?
When crafting with preschoolers, it’s important to use materials that are non-toxic and age-appropriate. Soft paper, felt, cotton balls, glue sticks, jumbo crayons, washable paints, and kid-safe scissors are all great options. Always avoid small items that could be choking hazards unless fully supervised.
How do I keep preschoolers engaged while crafting?
Keep activities short and hands-on. Offer simple steps with plenty of visual examples. Let them personalize their crafts using stickers, stamps, and bright colors. Praise effort over perfection to build their confidence and joy in creating.
Are there any mess-free Christmas crafts for preschoolers?
Yes, mess-free options include sticker trees, foam ornament kits, or coloring festive scenes with washable markers. You can also use contact paper crafts like pressing tissue paper shapes onto sticky surfaces, which creates less cleanup but still lots of fun.
What’s the best way to display preschool holiday crafts?
Preschool crafts shine when displayed proudly! Hang garlands across windows, string ornaments on a mini tree, or use clothespins to clip crafts onto a ribbon line. You can even turn them into homemade cards for family and friends.
How can I turn Christmas crafts into learning opportunities?
Crafting can boost early learning! While crafting, talk about colors, shapes, and counting. Practice cutting and gluing to build fine motor skills. You can even tie in storytelling, songs, or letter recognition to make it an enriching experience.
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