31 Easy Christmas Crafts for Preschoolers Kids Will Love
Is your little one bouncing off the walls with Christmas excitement while you’re scrambling for festive activities that won’t turn your house into a glitter bomb disaster zone?
You want magical holiday memories without the stress of complicated crafts that end in tears (yours and theirs).
Get ready for 31 amazing Christmas crafts designed specifically for tiny hands – from bouncy Christmas trees to adorable reindeer rocks that actually turn out cute every single time.
Grab your construction paper and let’s create some holiday magic that will have your preschooler grinning from ear to ear!
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1 Paper Spiral Tree
Bouncy paper spirals create the most delightful Christmas trees that wiggle and dance! Kids love watching their creations move.
Start with a large paper plate or construction paper circle. Let your preschooler decorate it with crayons, stickers, or paint in festive Christmas colors.
Once dry, carefully cut a spiral from the outside edge toward the center. Leave a small circle in the middle to keep it connected.
Hang your spiral tree and watch it spin! The 3D effect amazes little ones every time.
2 Coffee Filter Reindeer
Coffee filters transform into adorable reindeer faces with just a few simple supplies. Your preschooler will love watching the colors spread across the white filter.
Grab watercolors or markers to color the coffee filter brown. Let kids experiment with different shades and watch the colors blend naturally.
Once the filter dries completely, help your child glue on googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose. Add paper antlers or draw them with brown markers for the finishing touch.
3 Clear Bulb Ornaments
Clear plastic bulbs transform into magical snow globes when little hands get creative with festive fillers.
Give each child an empty ornament and watch their imagination sparkle. They can stuff them with colorful beads, tiny cotton balls for snow, or miniature holiday figures.
The best part? Every ornament turns out completely different. Kids feel proud seeing their unique creations hanging on the tree.
This craft works perfectly for classroom parties or family gatherings where you need multiple children busy and happy.
4 Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
Sweet-smelling ornaments fill your home with the cozy scent of cinnamon while kids create their masterpieces. This sensory craft engages little hands and noses for double the fun.
Mix equal parts cinnamon and applesauce to create a moldable dough that’s naturally fragrant. Kids can roll, cut, and shape their ornaments using cookie cutters or their imagination.
Feed hungry crafters first – the delicious smell might tempt tiny taste-testers! Let ornaments air dry for 24-48 hours, then thread with ribbon to hang on your tree.
5 Paper Cup Trees
Paper cups transform into adorable Christmas trees that tiny hands can decorate with ease. Simply flip a green paper cup upside down for an instant tree shape.
Your preschooler can stick colorful pom poms or buttons all over their tree. Stickers work perfectly too if you want zero mess and maximum fun.
These trees stay sturdy while little ones create their masterpiece. The low-pressure craft means kids focus on enjoying themselves rather than making everything perfect.
6 Paper Straw Tree
Colorful paper straws transform into adorable Christmas trees that boost your preschooler’s fine motor skills. Kids love threading and stacking the different-sized straw pieces to create their festive masterpiece.
This activity strengthens hand-eye coordination while little ones follow multi-step directions. The patterned paper straws add extra visual appeal, but regular plastic straws work perfectly too.
Perfect for snowy day entertainment when you need an engaging indoor craft. Your child builds concentration skills while creating something they’re proud to display.
7 Bead Christmas Ornaments
Colorful beads transform into stunning tree decorations that sparkle under Christmas lights. Your preschooler will love threading beads onto pipe cleaners or string to create their own masterpiece.
Choose large beads to keep little fingers safe and make the activity easier. Wooden or plastic beads work perfectly and come in festive reds, greens, and golds.
Help your child twist pipe cleaners into candy cane shapes or simple circles. The finished ornaments become treasured keepsakes that showcase your child’s creativity on your family tree.
8 Paper Tree Craft
Colorful paper trees bring Christmas magic right to your craft table! Your preschooler can create their own festive forest using just construction paper and scissors.
Sketch a simple triangle on green paper or let your child draw their own wobbly tree shape. The imperfect lines make it even more special.
Cut out the tree and glue it onto colorful paper. Add paper star stickers or tiny torn pieces of yellow paper for ornaments.
These mini masterpieces look amazing taped to windows or grouped together on the refrigerator!
9 Paper Bag Reindeer
Brown paper bags transform into adorable reindeer with just a few simple craft supplies. Your preschooler will love creating these festive characters that pop off the page.
Grab some construction paper antlers, googly eyes, and a red pom-pom nose. Glue these features onto your paper bag to bring your reindeer to life.
The best part? You can create an entire Christmas crew using this same technique. Try making Santa, elves, or snowmen by switching up the colors and decorations.
10 Christmas Character Cutouts
Bright red noses and jolly smiles come to life when preschoolers create their favorite Christmas friends. These simple cutouts let little hands practice cutting and gluing while building beloved characters.
Print templates of Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, and cheerful elves on colorful paper. Give kids safety scissors to cut around the bold lines, then watch them piece together each character.
Pre-cut some examples for younger children who need extra help. They can focus on assembling and decorating instead of cutting, making this craft perfect for mixed-age groups.
11 Paper Santa Hats
Bright red construction paper transforms into adorable Santa hats that preschoolers love making and wearing. These simple 2D crafts require just paper, cotton balls, and glue.
Kids practice cutting and gluing skills while creating their festive headwear. You can turn this into a learning activity by having children count cotton balls or match different shades of red.
The best part? These hats actually stay on little heads during holiday performances and parties. Watch your preschoolers beam with pride as they show off their handmade Santa hats to family and friends.
12 Paper Bag Houses
Paper bags transform into adorable miniature villages that spark your preschooler’s imagination. These simple house crafts let kids create their own magical neighborhood right on the kitchen table.
Give each child a brown paper bag and watch them design unique homes with crayons, stickers, and construction paper. They can add windows, doors, and even tiny chimneys.
Create an entire Christmas village by making several houses together. Your little ones will love arranging their paper bag neighborhood and playing with toy figures inside each cozy home.
13 Handprint Tree Craft
Your little one’s tiny handprints transform into adorable Christmas trees in just minutes. This craft needs zero prep time and works perfectly when you need a quick holiday activity.
Press their hand in green paint and stamp it on paper with fingers pointing up. The palm becomes the tree trunk, and those cute little fingers make perfect branches.
Grab whatever you have nearby for decorations – stickers, glitter, or small paper circles work as ornaments. Your child can dot them all over their handprint tree for a personalized masterpiece.
14 Santa Cookie Plates
Bright red plates transform into magical Santa cookie displays that make kids squeal with excitement. These festive creations become the perfect spot for leaving treats on Christmas Eve.
Your little ones practice writing their names in the center while creating something truly special. The red plate becomes Santa’s belly, and kids add their personal touch with markers or paint.
This craft doubles as learning time since preschoolers work on letter recognition and name writing. Plus, they’ll beam with pride when they set out cookies for Santa on their handmade plate.
The finished plates become treasured keepsakes that families use year after year for the magical cookie tradition.
15 Fork Christmas Trees
Tiny fingers get stronger while creating adorable Christmas trees with this simple fork painting craft. The pronged tool makes perfect evergreen textures that look surprisingly realistic.
Give your preschooler a plastic fork and green paint on a paper plate. Show them how to dip and press the fork onto paper to create layered tree branches.
Use different fork sizes to make a whole forest of trees. Small dessert forks create delicate trees, while dinner forks make bold, chunky ones.
Add brown paint for tree trunks and let kids sprinkle glitter or stickers as ornaments when the paint dries.
16 Window Scene Craft
Frosted windows tell the sweetest Christmas stories, and your little ones can create their very own magical scene to peek through.
Give your preschooler construction paper, cotton balls, and crayons to build what they see in their perfect winter window. Maybe it’s a cozy living room with a glowing fireplace, or perhaps a snowy yard with a snowman waving hello.
Let them draw the window frame first, then fill the "glass" area with their favorite holiday scene. Cotton ball snow makes everything look extra magical and gives little fingers great practice with gluing and placing.
Your child’s imagination runs the show here—no two windows will look the same!
17 Paint Chip Tree Cards
Colorful paint chips transform into adorable Christmas trees with just a few simple cuts and folds.
Grab free paint samples from any hardware store and cut them into triangle shapes. The gradient colors on each chip create a natural tree effect that looks amazing on homemade cards.
Your preschooler can glue the trees onto cardstock and add star stickers on top. These cards make perfect gifts for grandparents and teachers who will treasure the handmade touch.
18 Paper Accordion Trees
Folded paper transforms into adorable Christmas trees with just a few simple folds. These accordion-style trees look amazing and keep little hands busy for hours.
Grab colorful construction paper and help your preschooler fold it back and forth like a fan. The paper holds its shape perfectly once you’re done folding.
Make trees in different sizes to create a magical winter forest on your table or windowsill. Your kids will love arranging their paper tree collection!
19 Cereal Box Trees
Empty cereal boxes transform into adorable Christmas trees that withstand even the most enthusiastic little hands. Your preschooler gets a sturdy canvas that won’t tear or bend during their creative session.
Cut the box into a simple tree shape and watch your child’s imagination take over. They can cover their tree with glitter glue, buttons, stickers, or any craft supplies you have at home.
These durable decorations survive rough handling and excited play. Your little artist can proudly display their creation without worrying about it falling apart.
20 Puzzle Piece Garland
Colorful puzzle pieces transform into a charming holly garland that lasts for years. This clever upcycling project gives old puzzles new life as festive decorations.
Paint puzzle pieces in bright green shades to mimic holly leaves. Add tiny red dots or small red pom-poms as berries for extra Christmas charm.
String the painted pieces together with yarn or ribbon. Your preschooler can help with painting and arranging the "holly leaves" along the garland.
Hang this durable decoration anywhere in your home. Unlike real holly, it won’t wilt or shed leaves on your floor.
21 Popsicle Stick Trees
Colorful popsicle sticks transform into adorable Christmas trees with just a few simple steps. Kids love choosing their favorite stick colors to create unique, vibrant designs.
Glue three sticks together in a triangle shape for the tree base. Add a brown stick at the bottom for the trunk.
Let your preschooler decorate freely with stickers, glitter, or tiny pom-poms. The wonky, off-center trees often turn out the most charming and show off each child’s personality perfectly.
22 Pine Cone Trees
Pine cones transform into adorable miniature Christmas trees with just a few simple supplies. Your little ones will love painting these natural treasures green and decorating them like real trees.
This craft builds focus and patience as kids carefully paint each pine cone section. The bumpy texture provides great sensory input while they work.
Use washable, non-toxic paints and child-safe decorating materials like foam stickers or large beads. Little hands explore everything, so safety comes first.
Set up individual workspaces with paper plates for paint and plenty of wet wipes nearby for quick cleanup.
23 Paint Swipe Trees
Colorful streaks create magical Christmas trees when you swipe paint across paper instead of using brushes. This fun technique lets preschoolers make beautiful art without worrying about perfect shapes.
Dab small amounts of green paint along one side of your paper. Use a plastic card or spatula to swipe the paint across, creating tree-like shapes with natural texture.
Wait for the paint to completely dry before adding sparkly decorations. Your little artist can then dot on colorful lights or stick small stars to finish their masterpiece.
24 Pasta Ornament Craft
Colorful pasta pieces transform into beautiful Christmas ornaments that toddlers love making and parents treasure forever.
Pre-cut holiday stencils like stars or bells work perfectly for this project. Simply have your little ones glue different pasta shapes onto the stencil outlines.
Let kids paint their creations with festive colors once the glue dries completely. Red, green, and gold make stunning combinations that catch the light beautifully.
These handmade treasures become precious keepsakes you’ll hang on your tree year after year.
25 Paper Plate Wreath
Colorful paper circles transform into festive door decorations that make kids beam with pride.
Cut out the center of a paper plate to create your wreath base. Let your preschooler glue on construction paper shapes, cotton balls, or stickers around the ring.
Turn this into a learning activity by asking them to sort shapes by color or count how many triangles they add. Red and green paper scraps work perfectly for Christmas themes.
Punch a hole at the top and thread ribbon through for easy hanging. Your little artist creates something beautiful while practicing fine motor skills.
26 Thumbprint Clay Ornaments
Your child’s tiny thumbprint becomes a precious keepsake that captures this moment in time forever. These simple clay ornaments turn those little fingerprints into beautiful Christmas decorations.
Press your preschooler’s thumb gently into air-dry clay to create the perfect impression. Let them help roll and shape the clay into circles or stars.
Add their school photo from this year to make it extra special. You’ll have a sweet reminder of how small their hands were during this Christmas season.
27 Painted Rock Reindeer
Smooth, flat rocks transform into adorable reindeer faces with just a few brush strokes. Your little ones will love creating their own herd of festive friends.
Start with brown or tan paint for the base color. Let kids add black dots for eyes and a red nose just like Rudolph.
Use white paint for antlers or glue on small twigs for a natural look. These painted reindeer rocks make perfect holiday decorations or gifts for grandparents.
28 Salt Dough Ornaments
Soft, moldable dough transforms into treasured keepsakes with just flour, salt, and water. Your little ones can roll, cut, and shape these ornaments into stars, hearts, or handprints.
Mix equal parts flour and salt, then add water slowly until you get play-dough consistency. Kids love pressing cookie cutters into the dough or making their own designs.
After air-drying for 24 hours, these ornaments become permanent memories. Paint them bright colors, leave them natural white, or add glitter for extra sparkle.
Don’t forget to poke holes before drying so you can hang them on your tree!
29 Handprint Paper Tree
Brown handprints transform into a stunning 3D Christmas tree that brings your child’s artwork to life. This craft turns tiny hands into lasting holiday memories.
Trace your child’s hand once on brown paper, then cut it out to use as a template. This smart trick saves time and creates identical pieces for your tree.
Stack and glue multiple handprints together to build height and dimension. Your preschooler practices cutting, tracing, and gluing while creating something truly special.
The finished tree becomes a treasured keepsake that captures how small those precious hands were this Christmas.
30 Paper Plate Santa
Cotton ball beards make this Santa craft absolutely irresistible to little hands! Your preschooler creates a jolly face that doubles as a fun mask for holiday play.
Simply cut eye holes in a paper plate, then let kids glue fluffy cotton balls all around the bottom for Santa’s beard. Add a red construction paper hat and rosy cheeks with crayons.
Watch them giggle as they peek through their handmade Santa faces! This craft combines creativity with instant entertainment that keeps kids busy long after the glue dries.
31 Paper Plate Wreath
Bright tissue paper transforms ordinary paper plates into stunning stained glass wreaths that catch the light beautifully.
Cut out the center of a paper plate, leaving a thick ring. Kids can tear colorful tissue paper into small pieces and glue them all over the plate.
Hang your wreath on windows or glass doors where sunlight streams through. The light makes the tissue paper glow like real stained glass.
This craft gives preschoolers great fine motor practice while creating something truly magical for your holiday decorations.
