75+ December Crafts for Kids (Easy and Fun to Make)
As a mom, I know how hectic the holiday season can be. Not only do you have to get ready for parties and Christmas shopping, but you also have to find ways to keep your little ones busy while they’re home from school. Well, look no further! This list has 75+ easy December crafts, simple crafts that will get your little ones excited to get creative.
Fun Facts about December
- Famous December birthdays include Walt Disney, Britney Spears and Taylor Swift.
- In the ancient Roman Callender, December had 30 days.
- December 21st marks the beginning of the Winter season in the Northern Hemisphere.
- December’s birth flowers are holly and narcissus.
- December’s birth stones are Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
You can learn more fun facts about the month of December when you visit thefactsite.com.
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December is a busy month, but not too busy for crafting memories with your kids, at least not when you use the “in the bag” method.
1. Harp Seal Craft for Kids (FREE Printable)
This harp seal craft’s yarn stomach makes for a great tactile craft for sensory seekers. You can discover the full set of instructions in our post “Harp Seal Craft for Kids (FREE Printable)”.
2. Easy Apple Art {with FREE Apple Template}
Try out this easy apple art this Eat a Red Apple Day (December 1st)! This craft is the perfect gift for your little ones to gift to their teachers this holiday season. You can read the full set of instructions when you visit our article “Easy Apple Art {with FREE Apple Template}.
3-7. 5 Favorite Christmas Card Ideas for Kids
Are you looking for crafts that your kids can give to their loved ones this holiday season? Check out these Christmas cards! You can discover all five when you click HERE.
8. Cookie Craft
Did you know that December 4th is National Cookie Day? (That’s a holiday I can get behind!). Some great ways to celebrate this quirky holiday are to bake some Christmas cookies, read some books about cookies, or make this super simple cookie craft! You can learn how to make this craft when you visit our post “Cookie Craft”.
9. Arctic Owl Craft for Kids (FREE Owl Template)
Like the harp seal craft, this artic owl also has a fuzzy stomach that sensory seekers will love. You can learn how to make this owl in our article “Arctic Owl Craft for Kids (FREE Owl Template)”.
10. Paper Plate Sloth Craft
Fun Fact: December 4th is also Wildlife Conservation Day! One way you can show your support, is by educating your kids about the different animals that create our wildlife. For example, sloths are an endangered species that natively live in the rainforest. You can make a craft inspired by these slow-living creatures when you click HERE.
11. Easy paper snowman craft for kids (FREE Template)
This snowman mobile is a great decoration to hand in your little one’s play or bedroom this winter. You can read the full set of instructions for this winter craft when you visit our article “Easy paper snowman craft for kids (FREE Template)”.
12.. DIY Newspaper Panda Craft for Kids (Free Template)
If you liked the last wildlife craft, then you will love this panda craft for kids. One way that we can help protect our wildlife is to give items a second life. For this craft, we reused newspaper and construction paper scraps. You can learn more about how we made this adorable panda when you click HERE.
13. Cute Paper Plate Polar Bear Craft (FREE Template)
There is something special about watching a polar bear swim in the icy waters. It’s no wonder the polar bear is so many people’s favorite animals. You can learn how to make this paper plate polar bear craft when you click HERE.
14. Polar Bear Craft for Kids (FREE Printable Template)
Did you like the last polar bear craft? Then you have to check out this polar bear craft. Want to read the full set of instructions? Check out our article “Polar Bear Craft for Kids (FREE Printable Template)”.
15-18. The Princess and the Frog Crafts for Kids
Did you know that December 5th is Walt Disney Day? Celebrate our love of Disney with these Princess and the Frog Crafts! You can read the full set of instructions when you read our article “The Princess and the Frog Crafts for Kids”.
19-23. Cinderella Activities for Kids
Looking for more crafts to create this Walt Disney Day? Check out these 5 Cinderella Activities for Kids! Your little ones will love watching Cinderella while making these adorable crafts. Click HERE to learn how to make all 5!
24. Cute Snowman Craft for Kids Fine Motor Activity
In need of crafts that will help to improve your little one’s fine motor skills? This snowman craft is just what you need! Lacing is a great fine motor activity. You can join in on the fun when you click HERE.
25. Monkey Craft {with FREE Craft Template}
Celebrate Monkey Day this December 14th with this monkey craft. It’s moveable arms make it a great craft for imaginary play! Want to learn how to make this craft? You can check out this monkey craft when you read our post “Monkey Craft {with FREE Craft Template}”.
26. Easy Snowy Owl Craft for Kids (with Free Template)
This easy snowy owl craft is perfect winter craft for this holiday season. It just takes a few simple supplies that you probably already have lying around the house (or in your bag). You can view the full set of instructions when you click HERE.
27. Cupcake Craft
Did you know that December 15th is National Cupcake Day? One way to celebrate this quirky holiday is to make this cupcake craft. You can read the full set of instructions when you click HERE.
28. Cute Penguin Craft for Kids (FREE Template)
These 3d penguin crafts are perfect for imaginary play. You can learn how to make this craft when you visit our article “Cute Penguin Craft for Kids (FREE Template)”.
29. Pumpkin Pie Kids’ Craft
I’ve always thought of pumpkin pie as a fall treat but to my surprise, Christmas Day is also National Pumpkin Pie Day! Celebrate your love of this dessert with simple craft. Want to learn how to make it? Check out our article “Pumpkin Pie Kids’ Craft“.
30. Snowman Craft for Kids
There is something special about this snowman craft … a pom-pom that really makes this craft look like snow. You can learn how to make this craft when you visit our post “Snowman Craft for Kids“.
31. Paper Mitten Craft for Kids
This paper mitten craft is a great craft to paid with “The Mitten” book. It is about a young lady who drops her mitten in the snow and the animals of the forest crawl inside to stay warm. Want to learn how to make this craft? Click HERE.
32. Easy Ice Skate Craft for Kids
There are so many fun activities to do in winter, like ice skating! Making this ice skate craft is the next best thing to the sport. Ready to learn how to make this craft? Visit our article “Easy Ice Skate Craft for Kids”.
33. Snowman Craft for Preschoolers
Another fun past-time to enjoy in winter is building a snowman, but if there isn’t any snow yet or it is too cold outside, making this snowman pouch is the next best thing. Want to view the full set of instructions? Check out our post “Snowman Craft for Preschoolesr“.
34. Snowman Craft (with FREE Template)
One of the things I love most about snowmen is that they are a blank slate. You can decorate them however you please! You can learn how to make this snowman craft in our post “Snowman Craft (with FREE Template)“. I can’t wait to see how you decorate yours.
35. Paper Plate Snowman Craft (with FREE Template)
This snowman mobile is a great holiday decoration for your home. You can read the full set of instructions in our post “Paper Plate Snowman Craft (with FREE Template)”.
36. Elf Craft
Did you know that elf folklore date back all the way to the 9th century? You can learn how to make this elf craft in our post “Elf Craft“.
37. Christmas Reindeer Craft (Rudolph!)
In need of more Christmas crafts to keep your little ones occupied over holiday break? Check out this reindeer craft. You can read the full set of directions for this craft when you click HERE.
38. Santa Claus Craft
Ho! Ho! Ho! And Merry Christmas! Celebrate the holidays with this paper bag Santa Claus craft. Visit our post “Santa Claus Craft” to learn how to make this Christmas craft.
39. Paper Plate Reindeer Craft (It’s a Pouch!)
This paper plate reindeer craft is the perfect craft for to hold your little one’s holiday treats and toys. They will have so much fun showing off their new trinkets to their friends in their fashionable bag. Want to read the directions? Click HERE.
40. Gnome Craft (with Free Template)
This Gnome Craft doubles as a puppet that your little ones can use to create their very own plays. You can read the full set of instructions when you read our post “Gnome Craft (with Free Template)”.
41. Deer Craft for Kids (with FREE Craft Template)
Did you know that Deer don’t hibernate? They instead reduce activity to adapt to the lack of food and grow a thick winter coat to keep them warm. You can learn how to make this deer craft when you click HERE.
42. Snowman Name Craft
Trying your little one how to write their name before the new year or perhaps its you and your little ones New Year’s Resolution? Either way, I know your little ones will love this unique way of learning how to write their names. You can discover how to make this craft when you check out our post “Snowman Name Craft“.
43. Penguin Craft {with Recycled Newspaper}
Looking for simple handmade gifts your kids can give to their loved ones? Check out this penguin craft! You can learn how to make this penguin-themed card when you click HERE.
44. Preschool Polar Bear Craft
Your little ones will love having their very own polar bear pet. Read the full set of instructions when you check out our article “Preschool Polar Bear Craft”.
45. Preschool Elf Craft {Personalized}
Are you looking for personalized crafts to add to your classroom’s December curriculum? These personalized elf crafts makes a craft that your kids’ parents will love. You can read the full set of instructions for this craft when you click HERE.
46-48. Christmas Picture Frame Crafts
If you liked the last craft, then you will love this set of picture frames. Turn your kids into a snowman, Santa or a reindeer. You can learn how to make this craft when you click HERE.
49. DIY Paper Christmas Decorations
If your someone who loves to make paper snowflakes, then you will also love to make these paper bag Christmas decorations. Want to learn how to make this craft? Check out our post “DIY Paper Christmas Decorations”.
50. Paper Plate Christmas Craft (with FREE Printables)
This craft is perfect for improving your preschoolers fine motor skills. You can read the full set of instructions when you visit our post “Paper Plate Christmas Craft”.
51. Paper Plate Polar Bear Craft
This abstract polar bear is the perfect craft for all of the little artists in your life. Want to learn more? Check out our article “Paper Plate Polar Bear Craft”.
52. Preschool Christmas Crafts Oversized Ornaments
Now that your kid is in preschool, it’s time to start collecting their adorable homemade Christmas ornaments. Ready to learn how to make this holiday craft? Click HERE to read the full set of instructions.
53. Christmas Stocking Arts and Crafts for Kids
Who said crafting has to be pricey? There are so many crafts that you can make with items already laying around your house (like this Christmas stocking made of newspaper). You can learn how to make this holiday craft when you click HERE.
54-57. Christmas Puppets (with FREE template)
These Christmas puppets are the perfect way to bring out the creativity in your little ones. What kind of story will they make up? Maybe Santa Claus takes his trusty reindeer, Rudolf, on an adventure to find one of his missing elves who was taken by an evil snowman? The choice is theirs. You can learn how to make these puppets when you check out our article “Christmas Puppets (with FREE template)”.
58. Rudolph Craft
This reindeer craft reminds me of those little bird toys that tip over and drink water or of his flying through the night sky. You can learn how to make this Rudolf craft when you click HERE.
59. Sledding Craft Mobile (with FREE template)
Looking for more personalized Christmas crafts for your kids? Check out this sledding mobile! You can read the full set of instructions when you visit our post “Sledding Craft Mobile (with FREE template)”.
60-62. How to Make Christmas Hats
Looking for crafts to make in your classroom’s holiday party? Or perhaps your looking for activities to keep the kids’ table occupied at your holiday functions this year. Check out these Christmas hats! Ready to learn? Click HERE.
63. Easy Penguin Craft (made from Newspaper)
Not only is this penguin absolutely adorable, but he is also made out of recycled newspaper! You can learn how to make this newspaper penguin when you check out our article “Easy Penguin Craft (made from Newspaper)”.
64. Winter Paper Craft Snowflake Mobile
This beautiful snowstorm craft is the perfect decoration to hang in your classroom. Ready to learn how to make this craft? You can view the full set of instructions when you visit out post “Winter Paper Craft Snowflake Mobile”.
65. Fun and Simple Snowy Owl Craft
Look at the big eyes on this snowy owl craft! I just know your kids will love this little creature. You can learn how to make this craft when you visit “Fun and Simple Snowy Owl Craft“.
66. Polar Bear Craft
If you liked the polar bear crafts from earlier, then you’ll love this one! This 3-dimensional craft has yarn wrapped around it so you’re kids can pet their very own polar bear. Click HERE to learn how to make this polar bear craft.
67. Arts and Crafts Snowman for Kids
This easy snowman craft is the perfect winter craft to keep your little ones occupied this holiday season. You can view the full set of instructions when you click HERE.
68. Free Printable Christmas Craft
There is something so special about this personalized Christmas craft. I can’t wait to see your own kids in this craft! Click HERE to learn how to make this craft.
69. Paper Snowflake Crafts
What I love most about this snowflake craft is that the lacing makes each craft unique (just like a real snowflake!). You can read the full set of instructions for this winter craft when you click HERE.
70. Santa Claus Paper Craft
This Santa Claus paper bag craft is the perfect pair to books like “My Santa Claus” and “Santa is Coming to my House”. You can learn how to make this Christmas craft when you read our article “Santa Claus Paper Craft“.
71. Cute Penguin Craft for Kids
The woven stomach on this penguin craft makes for a perfect activity to improve fine motor skills as you’re making your December crafts. You can learn how to make this fine motor craft when you click HERE.
72. DIY Snowman Bookmark
This bookmark craft is the perfect activity for all of the little readers in your life. You can learn how to make this winter craft when you check out our article “DIY Snowman Bookmark“.
73. Candy Cane Craft
Candy canes are the classic Christmas treat, and now they’re the best little Christmasy December craft too! Make your adorable candy cane characters and create a story for the season. Fine the full tutorial HERE.
74. Penguin Christmas Card
Friends and family will love this handmade penguin card by your little ones. You can learn how to make this craft when you click HERE.
75. Christmas Stocking Card
If you liked the last craft then you will love this Christmas stocking card to make as part of your December crafts. Want to learn how to make this Christmas craft? Check out our article “Christmas Stocking Card”.
76. Sledding Snowman Christmas Card
This Christmas craft doubles as a Christmas card and a bookmark. Perfect for the holiday season. You can read the full set of instructions for this craft when you check out of post “Christmas Stocking Card“.
77. Christmas Tree Ornament Kids’ Craft
What I love most about making December crafts is that you can turn something as boring as clothespin into something new with a bit of imagination, like a christmas tree! Want to view the full set of instructions? Click HERE.
