Christmas Craft Activities for Kids
Need some last minute activities to enjoy with the kids this Christmas? From making a sponge tree to a cotton ball snowman, these ideas will keep their hands busy while you spend time together.
Christmas Tree Sponge Painting – Create Christmas tree art using a sponge and paint!
You’ll need:
– Washable paint
– A sponge
– Paper
– Something to protect your work surface
How to do it:
1. Cut a sponge into a triangle shape.
2. Dip the sponge into paint.
3. Press the sponge onto paper to create a Christmas tree.
4. Decorate the tree with different colors.
This could become a new Christmas tradition you make together each year, giving you a chance to see how their artwork changes over time!
Christmas Coloring Pages – Settle in with some holiday coloring pages featuring festive pictures for kids.
You’ll need:
– Christmas coloring pages
– Crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers
– A comfortable place to color
– Something to protect your work surface
Bonus Tip: If your child is using markers, I like to place a blank sheet of paper behind the coloring page to help prevent the ink from bleeding onto the next page.
Looking for more Christmas coloring fun? Grab our free 3-page printable pack or view our Christmas coloring book for more pages to enjoy.
Cotton Ball Snowman – Bring the snow day vibes indoors with this cotton ball snowman.
You’ll need:
– Cotton balls
– Paper
– Markers and pipe cleaners for decorating
How to do it:
1. Draw or trace three circles on a sheet of paper.
2. Add glue inside the circles.
3. Cover the circles with cotton balls to create the snowman.
4. Add eyes, a nose, buttons, and other details.
No snow outside? No problem. Build a snowman indoors and stay cozy while you’re at it!
