Kids love making homemade Christmas ornaments to give to loved ones and to hang on the tree. These Christmas ornament crafts for kids are a great place to start!
Add one or more of these ornament ideas to your preschool Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will love creating them for loved ones as much as they’ll love hanging them on the Christmas tree this year and for years to come.
Ready to add a personal touch to this year’s Christmas tree? In this section, you’ll find links to a variety of inspiring Christmas ornament ideas.
Creativity, fun, and holiday spirit come together in these crafts that will transform your tree into a festive display of handcrafted treasures.
Whether your little ones are budding artists or just enjoy a fun craft session, these holiday projects will become keepsakes you’ll cherish for seasons to come.
Let’s dive into these easy ornament crafts now.
Melted Crayon Christmas Ornaments
Melted crayon ornaments require a little help from mom, but the watercolor effect is worth the effort! Kids will love recycling their broken crayons for this Christmas project.
Get younger kids in the holiday spirit with these adorable Rudolph ornaments they can make with their own little hands! Decorate your Christmas tree or give them as gifts.
DIY Reindeer Ornaments and Reindeer Picture Books List
Learn how to make cute DIY reindeer ornaments from popsicle sticks! These are easy enough for kids to make. They look great on the tree, and make the perfect gift for kids to make and share.
Fingerprint crafts make wonderful keepsakes. You'll love looking back at this thumbprint reindeer ornament year after year and reminiscing about how much your little one has grown.
Salt Dough Recipe – The Easiest Way to Make Salt Dough!
Mix up a batch of salt dough, grab some biodegradable glitter, and your kids are all set to make some pretty salt dough handprint ornaments to place on the tree this year.
Not only will your preschooler love decorating an old mason jar with colorful tape, but these washi tape mason jar lid ornaments will help them build fine motor skills as they create.
I have such fond memories of making cute ornaments with my kids when they were younger. This clothespin Christmas tree ornament will look lovely hanging on your tree this holiday season!
Depending upon what type of holiday pom poms you can find at your local craft store, your preschoolers can make a whole forest of pompom Christmas tree ornaments this Christmas.
Burlap is a fun fabric to work with as it creates a unique sensory experience. Use some to create a DIY wreath ornament that will have your kids perfecting their weaving skills.
The Best Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments Kids Love to Make
I love the way applesauce cinnamon ornaments smell! Your kids will love making a batch and hanging them on the tree. Carve names on them for gift tags, too.
I love process art – art that has no write or wrong way. Toss some jingle bells and acrylic paints in a box with some paper shapes, and your kids can make some unique jingle bells splatter painted ornaments.
Dive into the festive spirit with a captivating selection of Christmas books for kids. These books are not only entertaining, but they also introduce young readers to the joy, traditions, and values of the holiday season.
Perfect for reading aloud during the lead-up to Christmas, these stories are sure to incite a sense of wonder, excitement, and anticipation in every child. Enjoy the magic of Christmas with these heartwarming tales.
Bear Stays Up for Christmas – Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Meet the Herdmans—they lie, cheat, and love to give clonks on the head. They are, without a doubt, the worst kids in the history of the world. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant.
Christmas in the Big Woods – Christmas has come to the Big Woods of Wisconsin! Laura and her family are excited to celebrate. When Laura’s cousins, aunt, and uncle arrive, they spend their time together eating sweets, playing in the snow, and reading. Their holiday celebrations are full of simple joys.
Round Out Your Christmas Fun with These Activities:
Christmas is a magical time for children, filled with joy, wonder, and anticipation. By incorporating these easy Christmas ornament crafts, books, and activities into your holiday preparations, you can make the season even more special and memorable for your preschoolers.
They provide opportunities to engage in creative play, develop fine motor skills, and discover the stories and traditions of Christmas. So let’s embrace the holiday spirit and make the most of this magical Christmas season with our young children.
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
