Guide Note

Creating Christmas crafts is a great way to challenge and entertain children during the holiday season. Children can gain a sense of independence by creating their own holiday traditions and making personalized gifts for their loved ones.

Fast Facts

1. Christmas crafting kits are available at most craft and hobby stores
2. Many basic household items can be used for crafts
3. Crafts help kids develop creative and artistic abilities
4. Includes children in celebrations and festivities
5. An enjoyable activity for the whole family

1. Create individualized Christmas cards using construction paper, crayons or felt pens, stickers, glitter and other decorations.
2. Bake and decorate Christmas cookies, gingerbread men or gingerbread houses.
3. Sculpt Christmas tree ornaments from polymer clay.
4. Decorate or create personalized Christmas stockings with buttons, felt, yarn and markers.
5. Use photographs, ribbon and cardboard to make unique Christmas tree ornaments.