10 Simple Christmas Crafts for Toddlers

When you have kids Christmas becomes even more magical. It’s a beautiful time of the year when you can spend more quality time with your loved ones. In this post, I’m sharing 10 simple Christmas crafts for toddlers. But it’s not only about creating decoration but imagination, exploration, and discovery.

Benefits of Creating Christmas Crafts with Your Toddler

• They learn about Christmas traditions
• They can explore various materials, colors, and textures
• They work on fine motor skills, sensory perception, and cognitive abilities
• They sharpen hand-eye coordination
• They build creativity and imagination
• They work on concentration and patience
• They learn easy math concepts, color and pattern recognition 

The most important thing is bonding with your kids and making beautiful memories together. These memories will contribute significantly to a child’s sense of self and security. Both you and your kids will treasure these moments for years to come.

Tips for a Successful Christmas Crafts Session with a Toddler

• Prepare all materials. Make sure you have everything you need before you start. And have only the amount you need for specific craft.
• Organize the crafting area. The clean area that designated only for crafts. Limit distractions like toys or books close by the art station. 
• Choose age-appropriate crafts. For toddlers, it has to be super simple. Sometimes when I do research I see posts about crafts for toddlers but the article contains more advanced ideas.  
• Set a realistic time frame. I would say 5-10 minutes. Pick one project at a time to not overwhelm the child.
• Find the perfect timing. You know your child best. I always make sure art and craft is:

1. after a nap, so he is not tired
2. after food, so is not hungry
3. after physical activity, so he is not a ball of energy

• Use washable materials. I don’t have to explain this one. Doing crafts with a toddler is always messy.
• Be patient. It may not be easy to do crafts with toddlers, especially if they are not familiar with some materials. They may get distracted and not be able to follow directions.
• Explain the process. You say what has to be done and then show him/her exactly what and how to do it. What’s seems easy and logical for us, it may not be for a toddler.
• Use positive reinforcement. To encourage your toddler say yay, good job… like a lot.
• Let it be. Teach your child to follow instructions but also leave some room for creativity. Let the kid decide which materials to use and how to use them.
• Provide choices. Toddlers cooperate better when they feel like they are a part of the decision-making process. They will be more encouraged and focused when allowed to pick a color or material.
• Celebrate the finished product. It may not be a perfect piece of art. But for you and your little one is something special. I’m sure your fridge has enough space for new art. 

List of Materials for Toddler Christmas Crafts 

• Scissors
• Glue
• Color paper
• Pompoms 
• Popsicle sticks
• Chenille stems
• Googly eyes
• Clear bauble
• Wooden ornaments
• Optional: sequins, small buttons, beads, glitter for decoration, paint and paint brush

Christmas Crafts for Toddlers

Make sure you always supervise your child during these activities. Some elements are small and are choking hazard for little kids. 

Popsicle Sticks Christmas Tree

Glue popsicles in the shape of a triangle and decorate with pompoms. For the star, we used chenille stems but you can cut out one from color paper. You can decorate your Christmas tree with it. 

Pinecone Ornament

Go outside and find the perfect pinecone. And then just place pompoms inside. You don’t even need to use a glue, everything stays in place.

Pom Pom Christmas Tree

Make a cone out of colored paper and cover it with double-sided tape. Let your Toddler simply place decorations like pompoms or stars on the tree.

From mojedziecikreatywnie.pl

Hand Print Christmas Tree

Trace your child’s hand on green paper and cut it. Let your toddler decorate it with different materials.

From gluedtomycraftsblog.com

Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Paint the paper or use colored paper. Glue chenille stems, googly eyes, pompom. You can add a popsicle stick for a smile like my toddler did. 

Christmas Tree Cones

Simply put green frosting on ice-cream cons and let your kid put some M&Ms on it. You can also use white frosting and gold or silver edible pearls. 

From mojedziecikreatywnie.pl

Popsicle Stick Star

Glue it together in the shape of a star and decorate it with anything you want. Sequin, small buttons, beads, glitter. It’s a perfect ornament for your Christmas tree. 

Wooden Ornaments

You can buy those in any craft store. Just let your child paint it or decorate it with stickers.

Clear Bauble

You can make many beautiful baubles by simply filling them with pompoms, sequins, or beads. 

Christmas Printable Coloring Pages

You can help your toddler paint it with a brush or with a finger. You can also glue pompoms inside the circles. 

Takeaway

And here you have it. Pretty simple Christmas Crafts for toddlers. I hope crafting with your kids becomes a cherished part of your Christmas traditions. May your holiday season be filled with laughter, love, and the timeless charm of handmade toddler masterpieces.