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]

2. Let baby explore his sense of wonder through this holiday sensory board. [3]

3. Use contact paper to create a simple “sticky” Christmas tree that baby can decorate on her own. [4]

4. Little ones can play with this homemade “snow” without getting cold! [5]

5. This simple candy-cane craft is made with just a few household materials. [6]

6. Your child will love “building” and dressing up this adorable felt Frosty. [7]

7. Bring the joyful sound of jingle bells into a classic painting activity. [8]

Preschoolers (ages 2 to 6)

8. Give holiday goodies in these reindeer treat bags—a gift in themselves! [9]

9. Preschoolers will love playing and posing for photos with a funny Santa-beard prop. [10]

10. Add holiday fragrance all through the house with cinnamon-scented ornaments. [11]

11. DIY ornaments don’t get any easier than these rolled-paper candy canes! [12]

12. Transform basic paper plates into an awesome snowman garland. [13]

13. This paper-plate Santa craft is too cute! Hang it wherever you need some ho-ho-ho. [14]

14. Who knew that combining rice, food coloring, and glue could make these amazing wreath ornaments? [15]

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]

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]

17. Kids can use a pencil to curl strips of paper into a 3D Santa beard! [18]

18. This delicate rolled-paper wreath is a perfect craft for kids who’ve mastered their scissors skills. [19]

19. Recycle old holiday cards into an amazing globe ornament. [20]

20. A brown-paper bag makes a dandy “gingerbread” man decoration. [21]

21. Use strips of paper scraps to build this clever Christmas-tree craft. [22]