The holiday season is a time for family, fun, and creativity. What better way to get into the festive spirit than by creating some holiday crafts with your kids? Not only is it a fun activity to do together, but it can also help develop fine motor skills and encourage creativity. Here are five creative holiday crafts for kids to make at home.
1. DIY Snow Globe
Make your own snow globe with just a few simple materials. All you need is a small glass jar, water, glitter, and a small toy or figurine. First, glue the toy to the inside of the jar lid. Then, fill the jar with water and add a pinch of glitter. Screw on the lid tightly and turn the jar upside down. Voila! Your very own snow globe.
2. Paper Plate Reindeer
This craft is easy and fun for kids of all ages. All you need is a paper plate, brown paint, googly eyes, and some red pom-poms. Paint the paper plate brown and let it dry. Then, glue on the googly eyes and red pom-pom for the nose. Cut out antlers from brown construction paper and glue them onto the back of the plate. Your paper plate reindeer is complete!
3. Handprint Christmas Tree
This craft is perfect for younger children. All you need is green paint, a piece of paper, and a marker. Start by painting your child’s hand with green paint and have them press it onto the paper, fingers spread out. Repeat this a few times to create the tree shape. Once the paint is dry, use a marker to draw on the trunk and any additional decorations you’d like. It’s a fun and festive way to capture your child’s handprint.
4. Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
This craft is a great way to get creative with popsicle sticks. All you need is popsicle sticks, glue, and paint. Start by gluing the popsicle sticks together in a snowflake shape. Once the glue is dry, paint the snowflake white or any other color you’d like. You can also add glitter or other decorations to make it sparkle. Hang them up on a string or use them as ornaments for your tree.
5. Salt Dough Ornaments
Making salt dough ornaments is a classic holiday craft that kids love. All you need is flour, salt, water, and cookie cutters. Mix together 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of salt, and 1/2 cup of water until it forms a dough. Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to create your desired shapes. Use a straw to make a small hole at the top for hanging. Bake at 200°F for 2-3 hours or until hardened. Once cooled, paint and decorate your ornaments however you’d like.
These are just a few of the many holiday crafts you can make with your kids. Not only are they fun and festive, but they can also create lasting memories for years to come. Happy crafting!
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