Christmas Crafts for Kids

When December rolls around, savoring time at home with the kids feels a little extra magical. Between cozy mornings, twinkly lights, and the excitement of holiday traditions, it’s the perfect time to sprinkle in festive learning that keeps little hands busy and happy! Our December Christmas Crafts for kids are designed with homeschool families in mind, completely no-prep, developmentally appropriate, and ready to use the moment you print them (or pull them from your physical book in our Ultimate Homeschool Bundles!). Best of all, they use simple household materials and include thoughtful writing elements to extend learning beyond crafting! 

These Christmas crafts and craftivities boost fine motor skills, creativity, early writing, comprehension, sequencing, and expressive language, all while making December feel joyful, meaningful, and memory-filled. Whether you’re looking for holiday party activities, something fun to break up your routine, or keepsake-worthy projects to mark the season, these homeschool Christmas crafts for preschool through second grade are the perfect fit!

 

Snow Globe Christmas Crafts 

Our snow globe collection includes four unique craftivities designed to span preschool through second grade, so you can choose the perfect level for your child’s developmental needs, or use them all as your homeschooler grows! 

 

Me in the Snow - Snow Globe Keepsake

A sweet and simple keepsake where children create a personalized 3D snow globe featuring themselves. Little learners decorate their snowy scene with winter icons, making this craft perfect for fine motor development, self-expression, and building early confidence. Ideal for preschoolers and younger kindergarteners.

My Snowy Day Snow Globe Craftivity

This Christmas craft blends art and early writing as children design their snow globe and describe what’s happening inside. It beautifully supports storytelling, sentence building, and imagination while still being approachable for emerging writers.

If I Lived in a Snow Globe Keepsake Craftivity

A creative writing favorite! Children imagine what life would be like inside a snow globe and bring their ideas to life through both illustration and writing. Great for strengthening narrative skills, descriptive language, and creative thinking.

Trapped in a Snow Globe Keepsake Craftivity

This craft invites children to imagine a magical (and silly!) scenario where they’re stuck inside a snow globe. They create a 3D scene and write about their snowy adventure, boosting sequencing, storytelling, and expressive writing, perfect for older primary learners.

 

More Christmas Crafts for Kids

 

Handprint Wreath Craft

This adorable holiday craft turns a simple paper plate and construction paper handprints into a festive Christmas wreath keepsake. Children trace, cut, and glue their own handprints to create a wreath decorated with peppermint accents, holiday lights, and a candy-striped bow. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate the season while strengthening fine motor skills and capturing those adorable little hands to remember forever! 

 

My Evergreen Tree Book Writing Craftivity

 

Bring science and writing together with this layered 3D evergreen tree book! Children explore how evergreen trees grow from seed to sapling to full-grown tree, creating a flip-book style craft that supports science understanding, sequencing, and informational writing. It’s the perfect hands-on project for winter learning with purpose.

 

December Holidays Around the World Party Pack

Introduce global traditions with our festive Holidays Around the World Party Pack featuring Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. This 31-page resource includes a mix of coloring pages, crafts, and writing activities that encourage cultural awareness while keeping learning joyful and engaging. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate diversity and create thoughtful holiday conversations in your homeschool.

Free Christmas Coloring Pages

Turn up the twinkle and let the crayons fly! Our Free Christmas Coloring Pages are packed with jolly holiday cheer! Think happy snowmen, silly gingerbread, sparkling lights, and all the cozy winter vibes your little ones love. Perfect for festive breaks, quiet afternoons, or adding a sprinkle of fun to your homeschool routine, these playful printables keep creativity flowing while boosting fine motor skills. See all of our free coloring pages and add a little extra merry to your December days!

 

Why Homeschool Families Love Our Christmas Crafts

All Playground Press crafts and craftivities are:

• No-prep and ready to use

• Designed for preschool–2nd grade development

• Aligned with real skill-building goals

• Created to extend learning through writing

• Perfect for keepsakes, holiday parties, or cozy winter days

Our homeschool Christmas crafts for kids turn everyday art time into moments of meaningful learning and lasting memories, without adding stress to your December plans!

 

Your Turn!

From snow globes to evergreen trees, handprint wreaths to global holiday celebrations, Playground Press makes it easy to fill your homeschool with creativity, connection, and holiday joy. These hands-on Christmas crafts don’t just entertain, they build skills, spark imagination, and create traditions your family will cherish year after year!

Explore our full collection of no-prep Christmas crafts and December homeschool resources and make this season one your little learners will remember forever!