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20+ Christmas Crafts for All Ages [1]

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]
Turn your home into Santa’s workshop! Even your littlest elf can help create cheerful decorations and other festive signs of the season.
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Source URL: https://www.highlights.com/parents/family-activities/20-christmas-crafts-all-ages

Links
[1] https://www.highlights.com/parents/family-activities/20-christmas-crafts-all-ages
[2] http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2014/12/10-simple-christmas-activities-for.html
[3] http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2014/12/christmas-sensory-board-for-kids.html
[4] http://adventuresofadam.co.uk/sticky-christmas-tree-day-44/
[5] http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2013/12/huckleberry-life-play-snow-sensory.html
[6] http://teachingtrainingandtantrums.blogspot.com/2012/12/25-days-of-christmas-activities-week-3.html?m=1
[7] https://www.highlights.com/parents/crafts/dress-felt-snowman
[8] http://intentionalbygrace.com/christmas-activities-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers/#_a5y_p=3011797
[9] https://www.highlights.com/parents/crafts/reindeer-treat-bag
[10] http://eastcoastmommyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/11/preschooler-craft-santa-beard.html
[11] https://www.highlights.com/parents/crafts/cinnamon-scented-ornaments
[12] https://www.highlights.com/parents/crafts/paper-candy-cane-ornament
[13] http://www.1pureheart.blogspot.com/2012/01/snowman-garland.html
[14] http://iheartcraftythings.com/paper-plate-santa-claus.html
[15] http://munchkinsandmoms.com/christmas-wreath-ornaments/
[16] https://www.highlights.com/parents/crafts/holiday-collage-cards
[17] https://www.highlights.com/parents/crafts/flameless-candle
[18] http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2011/12/two-craftsone-post.html
[19] http://andrewrachelashmore.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/construction-paper-wreath-tutorial.html
[20] http://www.keepingwiththetimes.com/handmade-christmas-globe-ornaments/
[21] http://craftprojectideas.com/stuffed-gingerbread-man/
[22] http://www.gluedots.com/consumer/paper-scrap-christmas-tree/?pp=0