At this time of year, schools and playgroups tend to have a strong focus on Christmas and as the kids are all getting excited it’s fun to include some more lighthearted and fun festive activities, but lots of these can still be educational for little ones, without them even realising it! I’ve gathered together a collection of fun and educational Christmas activities for kids, to try out at home or in your playgroups alongside all the Christmas parties and shows that we tend to be busy with at this time of year!
Lots of these activities help to work on fine motor skills, whereas others bring in specific topics like shapes or symmetry but linked in to this festive season.
Click each of the links to get the full instructions for each of the educational Christmas activities
Ribbon Weave Christmas Tree: Fine Motor Skills from School Time Snippets
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Cardboard Tube Craft from Raising Little Superheroes
Tape Snowflakes : Exploring Symmetry in Reflections from In The Playroom
Easy Mini Gingerbread Houses from Red Ted Art
Simple Snowman Christmas Decoration from Sew Kidding
Foam Stick Wreath Craft from The Jenny Evolution
Pom Pom Christmas Tree Advent Calendar from Schooling a Monkey
Christmas Doodle Art from Arty Crafty Kids
Easy to Make Torn Paper Christmas Wreath from Best Toys for Toddlers
Christmas Tree Ribbon Craft and Math Activity from Gift of Curiosity
Pipe Cleaner Reindeer from Zing Zing Tree
Textured Winter Collage Craft from In The Playroom
Decorate the Felt Christmas Tree from Buggy and Buddy
Gingerbread House Photo Frame Ornament from Teach Me Mommy
Simple Jingle Bell Music Craft from Bambini Travels
Easy Swedish Christmas Craft for Kids from What We Do All Day
Simple Santa Shape Craft from There’s Just One Mommy
Jingle Bell Bracelets from There’s Just One Mommy
Thumb Print Polymer Clay Christmas Ornaments from Mama in the Now
Nutcracker Ornaments from Playground Parkbench
Easy Christmas Cards for Kids from Weaving Ideas
Snowflake Ornament from Mommy’s Bundle
Christmas Ginger Biscuits Recipe from In The Playroom
Easy Charlie Brown Suncatcher Ornament from Mommy’s Bundle
“Frozen” Crystallized Pinecones from Planet Smarty
Holiday Science Experiment for Kids from KC Edventures
Learn about Christmas Traditions Around the World from In The Playroom
Tabletop Christmas Tree Decorating from Learning and Exploring Through Play
Salt Crystallization Christmas Ornament from Go Science Kids
Personalised Photo Christmas Ornament Craft from In The Playroom
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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