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I enjoy bringing the holiday spirit into the classroom through simple, hands-on activities. Christmas crafts are a great way to engage students in creative work while adding festive cheer to the learning space.
These 15 easy classroom Christmas craft ideas are designed to be quick, affordable, and fun for students of all ages.
They help build a joyful atmosphere without requiring complicated materials or steps.
1. Ornament Decorating with clear plastic balls
I use clear plastic balls for easy classroom crafts. They are simple to fill with small items like pom poms or glitter.
Students enjoy adding paint or markers to decorate the outside. These ornaments make great keepsakes or gifts.
2. Pipe Cleaner Reindeer Crafts
I like using pipe cleaners to make reindeer crafts because they are easy to shape. Kids can twist brown pipe cleaners into antlers and add small pom-poms for noses.
It’s a simple project that helps develop fine motor skills and looks great as a decoration.
Get the Pipe Cleaner Reindeer Crafts tutorial.
3. Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
I like using popsicle sticks to make simple snowflakes with my class. They are easy to put together and decorate.
Kids can paint them, add glitter, or glue on small jewels. These snowflakes look great hanging in the classroom or on the Christmas tree.
4. Handprint Christmas Trees
I like using handprints to make simple Christmas trees with kids. They paint their hands green and press them down to create tree shapes. Decorating with dots or stars adds a nice touch.
This craft works well in the classroom and is easy for all ages. It also makes a fun display.
5. Paper Plate Santa Faces
I like using paper plates to make Santa faces in the classroom. It is a simple and low-cost craft that kids enjoy. With some cotton, paint, and glue, students can create their own Santa easily.
This project fits well into holiday activities for all ages.
6. DIY Christmas Gift Tags
I like making simple gift tags using paper, string, and markers. You can also use leftover holiday cards or wood slices for a rustic look. These tags add a personal touch to any gift and can be decorated with paint or stickers.
7. Cotton Ball Snowmen
I like using cotton balls to make snowmen because the supplies are simple and easy to find. Kids can glue the balls on paper to create the snowman’s body. This craft helps with fine motor skills and works well for all ages.
Get the Cotton Ball Snowmen tutorial.
8. Snow Globe Jars with Mini Scenes
I like using small glass jars to make snow globes. Inside, I place tiny winter or Christmas figurines. Adding glitter or fake snow gives them a festive look.
These snow globe jars are simple to make and perfect for classroom crafts. They keep kids busy and let them create their own little winter world.
Get the Snow Globe Jars with Mini Scenes tutorial.
9. Pom-Pom Garland Making
I enjoy making pom-pom garlands because they are simple and fun. You just need yarn, scissors, and string to create colorful decorations. The kids like choosing pom-pom colors and threading them, which makes it a great hands-on classroom craft.
10. Colorful Paper Chain Decorations
I like using colorful paper chains because they are simple and fun to make. All you need is paper, scissors, and glue. These chains brighten up the classroom quickly and add a festive feel for Christmas.
11. Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
I like making salt dough ornaments because they are simple and use common ingredients like salt, flour, and water.
The dough is easy to shape, bake, and dry. After that, kids can paint or decorate them as they want.
This craft is affordable and fun for classrooms during the holiday season.
12. Pop-Up Christmas Cards
I find pop-up Christmas cards a great classroom craft. They are simple to make and add a fun surprise inside. Kids can create shapes like trees, snowmen, or Santa with easy folding and cutting.
These cards bring a personal touch to holiday greetings.
13. Glittery Candy Cane Art
I like using glitter to make candy cane art bright and festive. Kids can paint paper candy cane shapes with glue and sprinkle glitter on top. It’s simple and adds a fun sparkle to our classroom decorations.
14. Pinecone Christmas Tree Decorations
I like using pinecones to make simple Christmas tree decorations. You can paint them green or white to look like mini trees. Adding small pom-poms or beads gives them a festive touch.
These decorations are easy for kids to make and add a natural feel to the classroom.
Get the Pinecone Christmas Tree Decorations tutorial.
15. Tissue Paper Window Snowflakes
I like using tissue paper to make window snowflakes because the colors shine nicely in the light. You cut out simple snowflake shapes from paper and stick colored tissue paper pieces onto contact paper.
Then I cover it with another contact paper sheet to keep it safe and hang it on the window.
