- Make a paper plate wreath: Cut out a hole in the center of a paper plate, and then let your child glue on red and green construction paper strips to create a wreath shape. They can add glitter, sequins, or other decorations to make it sparkle.
- Create a Christmas tree ornament: Cut out a Christmas tree shape from green construction paper and let your child decorate it with sequins, glitter, and other craft supplies. Punch a hole in the top and thread a piece of ribbon through it to hang on the tree.
- Make a Santa Claus handprint: Dip your child's hand in red paint and press it onto a piece of white construction paper. When the paint is dry, add details like a face, hat, and beard to make a Santa Claus handprint.
- Create a salt dough nativity scene: Mix together equal parts flour, salt, and water to create a dough. Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters or a knife to cut out shapes for the nativity scene, such as a stable, baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the Wise Men. Let the dough figures dry and then paint them to add color.
- Design a Christmas card: Help your child create their own Christmas card using construction paper, markers, stickers, or other craft supplies. They can write a special message to a friend or family member inside and then give it to them as a gift.
5 Christmas craft activities for kids
