5 Simple Holiday Crafts for Kids (Ages 2-6)

The holiday season is the perfect time for kids to get creative! Here are five easy, fun crafts your little ones can enjoy while developing their motor skills and imagination. These activities are designed for children ages 2-6, making them ideal for home or daycare settings.

1. Paper Plate Holiday Wreath

Materials:

• Paper plate

• Green tissue paper or construction paper

• Glue stick

• Red pom-poms or stickers

• Ribbon

Instructions:

1. Cut the center out of a paper plate to form the wreath base.

2. Tear green tissue paper into small pieces (or cut construction paper into shapes) and glue them around the plate.

3. Decorate with red pom-poms or stickers to mimic holly berries.

4. Add a ribbon to the top for hanging.

✨ Why it’s great: Encourages fine motor skills and creativity while introducing the concept of holiday traditions.

2. Handprint Reindeer

Materials:

• Brown construction paper

• Googly eyes

• Red pom-pom

• Glue stick

• Scissors

• Crayons or markers

Instructions:

1. Trace the child’s hand on brown construction paper and cut it out (these will be the antlers).

2. Cut an oval from the same paper for the reindeer’s face.

3. Attach the handprints as antlers and glue on googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose.

4. Use crayons or markers to add fun details.

✨ Why it’s great: A keepsake craft that lets kids explore textures and patterns.

3. Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

Materials:

• Popsicle sticks (3 per snowflake)

• White paint

• Glue

• Glitter or sequins

• String

Instructions:

1. Glue three popsicle sticks together in a snowflake shape.

2. Paint the sticks white and let them dry.

3. Decorate with glitter or sequins for sparkle.

4. Attach string to turn it into a hanging ornament.

✨ Why it’s great: Teaches basic symmetry and offers a sparkly reward for little artists.

4. Cotton Ball Snowman

Materials:

• White paper or cardstock

• Cotton balls

• Glue

• Construction paper (black, orange)

• Crayons or markers

Instructions:

1. Draw three circles on paper to outline the snowman.

2. Glue cotton balls inside the circles.

3. Cut out a hat, eyes, and buttons from black paper and a carrot nose from orange paper.

4. Glue the pieces onto the snowman and decorate the background with crayons or markers.

✨ Why it’s great: Introduces sensory play and basic assembly skills.

5. DIY Ornament Decorating

Materials:

• Clear plastic ornaments

• Glitter

• Sequins

• Small pom-poms

• Ribbon

Instructions:

1. Remove the top of the clear ornament.

2. Let kids fill the ornament with glitter, sequins, or small pom-poms.

3. Replace the top and tie a ribbon around it.

4. Decorate the outside with stickers or markers for added fun.

✨ Why it’s great: A personalized craft that doubles as a keepsake for the family tree.

🎄 Bonus Tip: These crafts are perfect for fostering creativity and making holiday memories. Display the finished projects around your home or use them as gifts for loved ones!