These quick and easy Christmas crafts for toddlers and preschoolers can be made in under 30 minutes using items that you probably already have around the house! No special tools or skills are required for these preschool Christmas crafts! Great fun for the entire family!
Toddler & Preschool Christmas Crafts
Christmas crafting with kids is a TON of fun, and toddler and preschool Christmas crafts are my favorite! Festive, but simple, these holiday crafts are big on fun, but don’t require a lot of time or materials!
These awesome holiday-themed crafts don’t require any special tools or skills, so they’re great for parents who don’t consider themselves “crafty.” Everyone can get creative with these simple ideas!
Christmas Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers
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Tissue Paper Wreath
The whole family will want to get in on the fun when it comes time to make these simple Tissue Paper Wreaths!
Paper Snow Globes
These cute Paper Snow Globes are a perfect rainy day kids craft, and your kids will have a ton of fun making them!
Paper Plate Christmas Tree
This Paper Plate Christmas Tree craft is easy to make and you probably already have all the supplies you need!
Cotton Ball Santa Beard
Using only a few basic materials for this Cotton Ball Santa Beard, your children will love engaging in imaginary play, and you’ll no doubt hear them call, “Ho, ho, ho”!
Craft Stick Reindeer
This Craft Stick Reindeer is not only easy for young children to make, but it is also a festive decoration in your home or classroom!
Christmas Light Suncatchers
These giant Christmas Light Suncatchers are the perfect easy Christmas craft for toddlers. Kids will love the sensory aspect of the contact paper while enjoying the freedom to rip and tear materials!
Easy Christmas Wreath
For this Easy Christmas Wreath, just set out a bunch of colorful glitter pom poms, green paint, and a couple of paper plates with the center cut out and watch the kids’ creativity shine! This Christmas toddler craft can be done by even the littlest hands!
Paper Plate Santa
If your kids want to do a Christmas craft, or you just want to keep them busy over their holiday break, why not have them make a Christmas Paper Plate Santa?
Felt Christmas Tree
This kid-friendly Felt Christmas Tree is such a fun idea! Simply stick items to the felt tree, then when you want to move them, just take it off and place it somewhere else!
Reindeer Handprint
This Reindeer Handprint craft is a fun Christmas activity for kids and it’s really easy to make!
Christmas Tree Ornament
Kids love crafting during the holidays. This fun Christmas Tree Ornament involves painting and gluing, two of kids favorite things!
Marshmallow Snowman
Your little one will love making a Marshmallow Snowman! This is a great project to make while sipping on cocoa!
Yarn Wrapped Ornaments
These simple Yarn Wrapped Ornaments are the perfect make and take for holiday parties!
Handprint Santa
Parents and kids will love how simple it is to make this adorable Christmas Handprint Santa keepsake!
Candy Cane Thumb Prints
Here’s a fun Candy Cane Thumb Prints craft to do with fingerprints. Add a little poem and a green bow for a festive holiday decoration!
Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree
In addition to these Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree, you will find more toddler friendly crafts on Happy Hooligan’s site!
Scrap Wrapping Paper Stocking
Have your little one create a Scrap Wrapping Paper Stocking with all those leftover Christmas paper scraps!
Marble Painted Snowflake
Cutting snowflakes is great fine motor skills practice. Kids will be endlessly entertained making these Marble Painted Snowflakes!
Easy Bead Ornaments
These Easy Bead Ornaments are super simple and add some homemade charm to your Christmas tree!
Handprint Snowmen
Making Handprint Snowmen is a great way to create a fun personalized Christmas keepsake! A classic Christmas craft for toddlers!
Popsicle Stick Santa Ornament
If you’re looking for Christmas craft to do with kids, these Popsicle Stick Santa Ornaments are a perfect activity!
The Grinch Handprint Card
These adorable Grinch inspired Grinchmas Cards are a classic way to celebrate Christmas!
Reindeer Puzzle Piece Ornament
Reindeer and ornaments are two staples of the holidays so why not combine the two for a fun Reindeer Puzzle Piece Ornament!
Handprint Angel Christmas Card
This sweet kid-made Handprint Angel Christmas Card is perfect to make for family, and it is a keepsake that they’ll want to keep for years to come!
Elf Paper Plate
This cute Elf Paper Plate craft is sure to spark your little ones’ creativity and keep them entertained!
Christmas Paper Roll Craft
These Christmas Paper Roll Crafts are super cute and easy to make!
Santa Beard Christmas Countdown
This Santa Beard Christmas Countdown craft made from a paper plate, cardstock, cotton balls, paper chains, and glue is perfect for keeping kids excited about Christmas all month long!
Name Snowman
This Name Snowman craft combines arts and crafts, letters, children’s names, and snowmen for a perfect winter activity for preschoolers to try!
Footprint Reindeer
Do you love sending Christmas cards that you make yourselves? This Footprint Reindeer is so easy to make, and children love painting their own feet!
Giant Gingerbread Man
This Giant Gingerbread Man craft is a great creativity activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Your kids will have a blast creating a life size gingerbread boy or girl of themselves!
Handprint Christmas Tree
Get kids in the holiday spirit and decorate your home home with a one-of-a-kind keepsake Handprint Christmas Tree!
These preschool and toddler Christmas crafts are sure to be a huge hit with the kids! Which one are you going to make first?
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Heidi Kundin, the vibrant force behind Happiness is Homemade, has captivated the hearts of millions with her colorful and inspiring approach to crafting, celebrations, and family fun. With 15 years of experience, Heidi’s website has become a must-visit destination for those seeking fresh and engaging ideas. Her warm personality shines through her posts, inviting readers to join her on a creative journey that’s not only fun but also achievable and budget-conscious. As a mother of three, Heidi expertly balances family life and her passion for creativity, proving that with a little imagination and dedication, happiness truly can be homemade!
Shannon Colclough says
My favorite time of the year where we can make cute crafts with our students. Thanks for sharing.