Gingerbread Crafts and Activities

When winter rolls in, nothing feels cozier or more classic than a gingerbread theme. It’s warm, it’s nostalgic, and it brings the perfect blend of creativity and learning to your homeschool days! Whether you’re prepping for a December homeschool party, planning fun family activities, or just looking for easy ways to keep little hands busy on chilly afternoons, gingerbread crafts and activities are an absolute win.

At Playground Press, all of our gingerbread resources are completely no-prep, kid-approved, and use simple household materials—so you can focus on making memories instead of managing a million steps. Let’s sprinkle some gingerbread magic into your month!

Gingerbread Crafts 

Gingerbread Men in Disguise Craft

The gingerbread man is on the run again! Kids choose a costume, dress him up, and then complete the matching writing prompt explaining why he needed to go undercover. From elves to community helpers, this craft builds creativity, problem-solving, and early writing skills.

Gingerbread Dress-Up Craft

Design your own gingerbread characters! Kids color, cut, and mix-and-match outfits to create the gingerbread crew of their dreams. Perfect for pretend play, story-building, and building fine motor strength.

Silly Face Gingerbread Man Craft

Maybe the funniest craft of the season! Kids color their gingerbread man, cut two small slits along the dotted lines, and slide different face strips through to change his emotions. It’s hands-on learning that introduces emotions, expression, and storytelling in such a fun way.

Gingerbread Village Craft

Bring a whole gingerbread town to life! Kids build a cozy 3D gingerbread village by coloring, cutting, and assembling multiple houses. This one keeps them engaged and looks adorable displayed on your homeschool shelves or mantle.

Classic Gingerbread Man Craft

You can’t beat the classic! Kids design and decorate their very own gingerbread man using icing lines, candy buttons, and lots of imagination. Simple, timeless, and perfect for preschool through early elementary.

 

Gingerbread Activities

Your one-stop shop for all things gingerbread learning!

If you want variety (and the best value!), grab our Gingerbread Activities Bundle. It includes every gingerbread activity in one easy download! Perfect for homeschool December themes, winter break learning, or holiday parties.

You can also purchase each activity individually, but the bundle gives you the biggest bang for your buck!

What’s Included:

• Christmas Wishlist + Letter to Santa Writing Activities
  

• December Mazes & Word Searches Pack
  

• December Word Poster
  

• Gingerbread Bingo (35 unique boards!)
  

• Gingerbread Dress-Up Craft Activity
  

• Gingerbread House Directed Drawing + Writing Page=
  

• Gingerbread Man Craft
  

• Gingerbread Play Dough Visual Recipe

• Gingerbread Symmetry Drawing
  

• Gingerbread Village 3D Craft
  

• Gingerbread Writing Pages (12 themed pages)
  

• How to Catch the Gingerbread Man Writing Activity
  

• Make a Gingerbread House Sequencing Activity
  

• Roll-A-Gingerbread Man Dice Activity
  

• Silly Face Gingerbread Craft
  

• Snow Globe Giftable Winter Craft
  

• The Gingerbread Man Printable Reader
  

• The Gingerbread Man Listening + Sequencing Activity
  

• Gingerbread Man Label & Trace Pages
  
  

Every activity is developmentally appropriate, no-prep, and designed to support early literacy, fine motor skills, comprehension, sequencing, creativity, and independent work… all while keeping learning joyful and seasonal!

Your Turn!

Whether you’re building a gingerbread village, disguising a sneaky cookie, or creating an entire gingerbread-themed homeschool day, these gingerbread crafts and activities make December learning full of fun, imagination, and sweet holiday memories.

Explore our full December resource lineup and show us how your family explore the wonders of the holiday season by tagging us on social media or using #PlaygroundPressKids!