It’s the most magical time of the year for both parents and kids, but we know it’s also one of the busiest. Between preparing Christmas feasts, picking out the perfect presents, and juggling all your holiday plans, time feels tighter than ever. And with the kids home for the holidays, finding ways to keep them entertained can feel like a challenge.
Crafting is the perfect way to include your kids in the holiday fun. Not only does it keep them busy, but it also makes them feel like an important part of the season’s preparations. From decorating ornaments to making festive garlands, these DIY activities are a great way to create cherished memories together.
As a child, our Christmas tree was covered with these DIY ornaments. I spent hours selecting the perfect beads, experimenting with patterns, and enjoying the creative process with friends, siblings, and parents.
This craft is fantastic for building fine motor skills in children. The small holes in the beads require careful precision to string them onto pipe cleaners, making it a fun and rewarding challenge for little hands. Additionally, creating patterns makes for logical thinking and reasoning skills, helping kids make meaningful connections while they create.
This craft is another excellent way to develop fine motor skills and encourage pattern-making. It’s also a fun way to challenge a child’s attention span. To make it even more exciting, turn it into a game! Challenge your children to see how long they can make the paper chain or make it a friendly contest between siblings. Once the chains are complete, let them proudly display their work by hanging it on the wall or draping it around the Christmas tree.
This time of year, you probably have plenty of extra cardboard boxes lying around. Put them to good use by helping your kids cut them into gingerbread man shapes, then let their imaginations run wild! They can decorate their creations with paint, pom-poms, felt, paper, beads, or anything else you have on hand. The possibilities are endless.
On Christmas Eve, after our family dinner at my aunt’s house, my siblings and I would eagerly search the night sky for Rudolph’s red nose. It was such an exciting tradition, one we continued even as we grew older.
Santa Searchers are a fun and easy way to keep that holiday magic alive! They’re completely customizable—use toilet paper rolls, cut a paper towel roll in half, and decorate them with paper, pom-poms, beads, or anything else you have on hand.
Whether you love or loathe Christmas sweaters, this craft is guaranteed to be a hit with your kids! Use felt for that classic fuzzy sweater feel, or opt for paper for a simpler approach. For added fun, have your children create a whole collection of mini sweaters and string them together to make a festive, homemade garland!
The best part about these holiday crafts? Many of the materials are interchangeable, so you won’t need to make multiple shopping trips. With a little creativity, the same supplies can be used for a variety of projects, saving you time and money. Plus, the memories you’ll create together are priceless.
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