25+ of the Best Christmas Crafts for Preschoolers

Check out these 25+ Christmas crafts made just for preschoolers! This month, it’s all about holiday cheer with easy Christmas crafts featuring Santa, reindeer, ornaments, and plenty of festive fun!

December brings holiday cheer and all things festive! As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to keep little hands busy with easy Christmas crafts to celebrate the season. Check out the table of contents below to jump to fun holiday craft ideas, or browse the full list to find the perfect project for your preschooler!

Santa and His Reindeer

“Santa Spotters” Christmas Binoculars

by Homan at Home

These Christmas binoculars are an imaginative way to spot Santa or holiday decorations, crafted with toilet paper rolls and construction paper!

Santa Paper Chain Beard

by MomBrite

This craft is a fun way for younger children to count down the holiday season with Santa’s growing paper chain beard. With only construction paper needed, it’s a great project that builds fine motor skills!

Reindeer Dipped Graham Crackers | Homan at Home

Reindeer Graham Crackers

by Homan at Home

Turn graham crackers into adorable reindeer with an M&M nose and pretzel antlers. This holiday treat is a festive craft that younger and older kids will love assembling, making it a great way to enjoy the Christmas season with family.

Popsicle Stick Santa Craft

by Little Ladoo

This festive Santa craft uses popsicle sticks, red paint, and cotton balls for a cute, homemade Christmas ornament. Little hands can easily glue on Santa’s fluffy beard, making it perfect for young kids to enjoy during Christmas time.

Reindeer Toilet Paper Roll Craft

by Heartmade Holidays

Transform a toilet paper roll into a charming reindeer with pipe cleaner antlers, googly eyes, and a red nose. This reindeer craft is a good Christmas craft for young kids, using recycled materials for a festive result.

Stocking Coloring Page

by Life and Homeschool

This free printable template for a stocking coloring page is a festive and easy activity for the holiday season. Kids can add their own touch with markers, red paint, or fun embellishments like pom poms.

Santa Hat Headband

by Simply Full of Delight

This simple craft makes a festive Santa hat headband using white paper, a glue stick, and coloring It’s a great addition to Christmas parties and a perfect project for young children and older kids alike.

Reindeer Paper Bag

by Mommy Evolution

This reindeer paper bag craft is a fun way to turn a simple brown paper bag into a cute reindeer with googly eyes and a red nose. It’s one of the best ideas for preschoolers and a festive addition to Christmas-time crafts.

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree Tissue Paper Craft

by Simple Everyday Mom

This easy craft uses tissue paper pieces to create a textured Christmas tree, perfect for the littlest crafters. Kids of all ages can enjoy this hands-on holiday craft to make a unique decoration for the time of year.

Paper Plate Christmas Tree

by Crafty Kids Play

This preschool Christmas craft transforms a paper plate into a festive tree using simple supplies like green paint, glue dots, and mini decorations. It’s an easy project that’s a great addition to any list of Christmas crafts.

Handprint Tree Craft

by Easy Crafts for Kids

Kids create a special holiday keepsake with this handprint ornament craft, layering handprint “branches” to make a Christmas tree. It’s a perfect gift that family members can cherish for years to come.

Fork Painted Trees

by Little Ladoo

Using a fork and acrylic paint, this paper snowflake-style tree craft creates unique texture and different shapes. This is a great idea for kids to enjoy festive activities with minimal mess!

Toilet Paper Tube Christmas Trees

by The Soccer Mom Blog

This craft uses recycled materials to make mini Christmas trees. Kids can decorate with tissue paper or even glitter, resulting in a finished product that makes a perfect addition to any holiday display.

Ornaments and Christmas Décor

Thumbprint Wreath Ornaments

by Homan at Home

These ornaments use thumbprints to create a wreath design, resulting in a memorable keepsake of those little thumbs!

Cinnamon Ornaments

by Homan at Home

These cute ornaments are made with cinnamon for a festive scent, making them one of the best Christmas crafts to hang at the top of the tree.

Handprint Memory Tree Skirt | Homan at Home

Handprint Memory Skirt

by Homan at Home

Capture the magic of the holidays with this meaningful tree skirt, which collects hand prints each year. It’s a fun way to see how kids have grown over previous years and is a cherished keepsake!

Snowflake Window Clings

by Homan at Home

These easy window clings are a simple Christmas craft that brings winter cheer indoors. Kids can practice their tracing skills to make unique window clings!

Nativity Ornament for Kids

by Homan at Home

Celebrate the Christmas story with a Nativity ornament featuring baby Jesus. It’s a cute craft that teaches the meaning of the season and makes a thoughtful ornament for the tree.

Playdough Ornaments

by Sweet Silly Sara

These easy Christmas crafts allow kids to shape and decorate salt dough ornaments from playdough. Perfect for 4 year olds, these ornaments can be personalized and make adorable decorations.

Handprint Christmas Lights

by Fox Farm Home

With painted handprints, kids can create “Christmas lights.”

Paper Plate Candle Wreath

by In the Playroom

This paper plate craft lets you make an adorable door hanger!

Gingerbread Galore!

Gingerbread House Cardboard Craft

by The Benson Street

Create a charming gingerbread house using recycled cardboard, paint, and colorful decorations. This durable, mess-free craft is a great way to bring holiday cheer to your home without the sugar!

Gingerbread Name Craft

by Simple Everyday Mom

Kids can make their own gingerbread character while practicing spelling their names, using letters and festive decorations. This personalized craft combines learning and creativity, making it fun for the holiday season.

Gingerbread Man Glyph Craft

by Mama of Minis

This unique gingerbread man craft uses symbols to create a visual “glyph” that reflects each child’s answers to holiday-themed questions. It’s a fun, interactive way for kids to express their personalities through crafting.