Babies and Toddlers (ages 0 to 2)
1. Toddlers will love getting hands-on (and maybe a little messy) with this simple cookie-cutter painting activity.
2. Let baby explore his sense of wonder through this holiday sensory board.
3. Use contact paper to create a simple “sticky” Christmas tree that baby can decorate on her own.
4. Little ones can play with this homemade “snow” without getting cold!
5. This simple candy-cane craft is made with just a few household materials.
6. Your child will love “building” and dressing up this adorable felt Frosty.
7. Bring the joyful sound of jingle bells into a classic painting activity.
Preschoolers (ages 2 to 6)
8. Give holiday goodies in these reindeer treat bags—a gift in themselves!
9. Preschoolers will love playing and posing for photos with a funny Santa-beard prop.
10. Add holiday fragrance all through the house with cinnamon-scented ornaments.
11. DIY ornaments don’t get any easier than these rolled-paper candy canes!
12. Transform basic paper plates into an awesome snowman garland.
13. This paper-plate Santa craft is too cute! Hang it wherever you need some ho-ho-ho.
14. Who knew that combining rice, food coloring, and glue could make these amazing wreath ornaments?
Grade Schoolers (ages 6 to 12+)
15. Looking for a way to unwind? These collage cards offer a no-stress afternoon or weekend activity for you and your kids.
16. Real candles aren’t always practical with young ones in the house. Here’s a way to capture some of that cozy glow in a kid-friendly way.
17. Kids can use a pencil to curl strips of paper into a 3D Santa beard!
18. This delicate rolled-paper wreath is a perfect craft for kids who’ve mastered their scissors skills.
19. Recycle old holiday cards into an amazing globe ornament.
20. A brown-paper bag makes a dandy “gingerbread” man decoration.
21. Use strips of paper scraps to build this clever Christmas-tree craft.
21. Use strips of paper scraps to build this clever Christmas-tree craft.
