The holiday season is a time for joy, creativity, and bonding with your little ones. At Story House Early Learning, we know how magical it is to create memories and keepsakes during this special time of year. To inspire some festive fun, we’ve compiled five easy and engaging Christmas craft ideas for families to enjoy together!
1. Salt Dough Ornaments
Materials Needed:
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup water
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutters (Christmas shapes)
- Acrylic paints and brushes
- Ribbon
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 120°C (250°F).
- Mix flour, salt, and water in a bowl to form a dough. Knead until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to about 1cm thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to create shapes like stars, trees, or candy canes.
- Make a small hole at the top of each shape for threading ribbon later.
- Bake for 2–3 hours or until hardened.
- Once cooled, paint your ornaments and let them dry.
- Thread ribbon through the holes and hang them on your tree!
2. Paper Plate Santa Masks
Materials Needed:
- Paper plates
- Cotton balls
- Red and black markers
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Craft sticks
Instructions:
- Cut a large circle out of the center of a paper plate to create the face opening.
- Decorate the plate’s edge with cotton balls to resemble Santa’s beard.
- Draw and color a Santa hat using red markers and attach it to the top of the plate.
- Attach a craft stick to the bottom for easy holding.
- Peek through the mask and say, “Ho, Ho, Ho!”
3. Handprint Reindeer Art
Materials Needed:
- Brown construction paper
- Googly eyes
- Red pom-poms
- Glue
- Scissors
- Crayons or markers
Instructions:
- Trace your child’s hands on the brown paper and cut them out.
- Cut out an oval shape for the reindeer’s face.
- Glue the handprints to the top of the oval to form antlers.
- Add googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose.
- Let your child decorate the reindeer with crayons or markers!
4. Festive Sensory Bottles
Materials Needed:
- Empty plastic bottles
- Water
- Clear glue
- Glitter
- Small Christmas-themed trinkets (e.g., bells, stars, beads)
Instructions:
- Fill the bottle halfway with clear glue.
- Add glitter and small trinkets to the bottle.
- Top up with water, leaving a small air gap.
- Seal the lid tightly (use glue for extra security).
- Shake and watch the magic swirl!
5. Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees
Materials Needed:
- Popsicle sticks
- Green paint
- Sequins or mini pom-poms
- Glue
- Ribbon
Instructions:
- Paint popsicle sticks green and let them dry.
- Glue them into a triangle shape to create a tree outline.
- Decorate with sequins or mini pom-poms.
- Attach a loop of ribbon at the top to hang your tree ornament.
Crafting is not only a wonderful way to bond but also helps develop fine motor skills, creativity, and patience in young learners. Share your creations with us by tagging Story House Early Learning on social media—we’d love to see your festive masterpieces!
Happy crafting and Merry Christmas!
