Ahhh…it’s that time of year when we can finally set aside the lesson plans and regular school work, play Christmas music, and do some fun Christmas homeschool activities with the kids!
If you’re needing some ideas for some fun Christmas homeschool activities, look no further! I have put together the ULTIMATE list of fun and affordable ideas for the whole family, younger and older kids alike!
These Christmas crafts and fun activities will carry you straight through the entire month of December! And if you’re looking for some great Christmas gift ideas, these are a great way to keep gift giving affordable by making your own homemade presents. For more ideas on fun and unique Christmas Eve gifts, click here to read more!
As a homeschool mom, I know you’re busy! So, I’ve done the work for you and have rounded up the BEST activities to provide lots of Christmas joy!
I’ve included a good mix of whimsical Santa Claus fun, as well as some nativity themed crafts to acknowledge the true reason for the season – the birth of Christ. There’s no shortage of fun ideas in this list, and they’re SURE to get you in the Christmas spirit!
FUN Craft Ideas
Adorable Popsicle Stick Sugar Plum Fairy Craft: This sweet and whimsical craft is perfect for younger kids! Create your own sugar plum fairy using some very basic craft supplies you probably already have on hand.
Paper Plate Nativity: This DIY Paper Plate Nativity Scene is a fun activity that will also help teach your children about the Christmas story.
Salt Dough Ornaments: The classic salt dough ornament – so easy and so much fun! Kim covers all the tips and tricks to ensure your salt dough ornaments last for years and years!
Paper Plate Christmas Ornaments: An easy-to-make craft using paper plates, tissue paper, scissors, and glue. Not too messy, and the kids will love it!
Cardboard Christmas Tree Pasta Craft: Who doesn’t love dyed pasta noodle crafts?! This fun activity is not only a great way to recycle some items, it also helps your little ones work on their fine motor skills!
Free Printable Christmas Ornaments For Kids To Colour: If messy crafts aren’t your thing, try these free ornament printables! Just print them out and let the kids colour their hearts out! They’re so easy, the kids can even do them independently!
Jingle Bell Necklace: This is an easy and totally mess-free activity! Great for all ages, as little ones can build fine motor skills, and older kids can be challenged with patterns!
How To Sew A Christmas Stocking With Free Pattern: If you have a child who has been wanting to learn how to sew, then this is the craft for you! This walks you step by step through how to sew your own Christmas stocking, all in about 45 minutes!
How To Make A Fabric Christmas Tree Ornament With Free Printable Pattern: These fabric Christmas tree ornaments are ADORABLE! You can hang them on your tree or use them as gift tags! This comes with a free printable pattern, and all the instructions you will need.
Gingerbread House Christmas Cards: In this craft, Caroline includes a free printable template to make creating these cards simple for kids of all ages.
How To Fold A Christmas Tree Napkin: This Christmas craft is so unique. Learn how to make and fold your own Christmas napkin, with a free pattern included!
Handmade Felt Star Christmas Ornaments: This is a fun and easy sewing project for younger children. It is all hand stitched, so it is great for fine motor skills. Also, they’re really cute when finished!
Scrap Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornaments : These turn out so pretty and would be great as homemade Christmas gifts! Another one that is perfect for kids of all ages. Melissa also shares some variations to this project using different materials.
Christmas Lacing Cards: Great for younger kids but fun for older kids too! These Christmas lacing cards are simple yet beautiful, and come with a free printable! This is a great way to keep little hands busy in the car or on the go as well!
Festive Reindeer Craft: Such a sweet little craft. Quick and easy to make, your kids will really enjoy doing this! Make 8 of them and pretend they are Santa’s reindeer!
Popsicle Christmas Tree Craft: This is another classic Christmas craft, and great for ALL ages to make this holiday season! Simple materials and lots of creativity make this one a hit every time.
Christmas Printable Gingerbread People: Who doesn’t love gingerbread figures at Christmas?! Here, you can get various free gingerbread printables of all different sizes, with lots of different details. Make one, or make a village! Another fun activity for the entire family!
DIY Pop Up Christmas Cards: An awesome craft for older kids! Jenny shares detailed instructions for these pop up cards! Make them with supplies you likely already have on hand.
Paper Christmas Tree Craft: This is SUCH an adorable craft….maybe even one of my favourites! So simple, yet so unique. This one is good for all ages, but the littler kids may need a bit of help if they haven’t mastered cutting straight lines yet. This will likely be one of the fun Christmas activities you will want to do again and again!
Paper Plate Santa Claus: Here is another great craft that is suitable for children of ALL ages! Whimsical and fun, this Santa craft is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit!
Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments: Not only are these ornaments beautiful when completed, but they are a super easy DIY, using only TWO ingredients! Hang them on the tree or give them as homemade gifts.
Pine Cone Christmas Trees: So original and eye catching! Allow your preschoolers to work on their fine motor skills as they stretch, poke, and twist materials around their pine cone. It’s also a very easy craft to set up.
Easy Bead Ornaments: If you’re looking for something REALLY easy, perhaps for preschoolers, this is it! This craft provides a wonderful way for little ones to work on their fine motor skills, and have some Christmas fun!
Nutcracker Cinnamon Sticks: Create a nutcracker ornament using cinnamon sticks – what a fun Christmas activity this is! So classic and easy, this will quickly become a favourite craft for the whole family!
Christmas Nativity Craft – Felt Finger Puppets: Create the entire nativity scene as finger puppets using felt! This craft provides a great way to teach your children about the Christmas story, and when they are done, they could put on a little play with the puppets!
Wooden Peg Doll Nativity Set: I have never seen anything quite like this! So simple and so adorable. Laura has free printable patterns and detailed instructions so your kids can make a beautiful set like this!
Buddy The Elf Printable Photo Craft: This craft is just too funny! As an “Elf” fan myself, I had to include this one! You get a free printable “Buddy the Elf” that you assemble, and then attach a photo of your child’s face to it. So cute and so fun for all the “Elf” fans out there!
Handprint Reindeer Craft: Anything with your child’s handprint is always a great idea – especially as gifts for the grandparents or as a keepsake. Well, these little reindeer handprints will not disappoint! Fun and easy, they’re sure to be a hit!
Jingle Bell Reindeer Ornament: Super sweet, easy to make, and mess free! These little Jingle Bell Reindeer come together quickly and make for a really fun Christmas activity with your kids.
Coffee Filter Wreath: Even though this craft is meant for children, grown ups like it too! These coffee filter wreaths are beautiful and use very simple materials. Great for all ages!
Colorful Popsicle Stick Snowflakes: These popsicle stick snowflakes are a great activity for preschoolers. Not complicated at all, mess free, and kids love them!
3D Gingerbread Houses To Colour (Free Printable): These little 3D gingerbread houses are PERFECT for homeschool Christmas activities. Just print them out, assemble, and get creative! Children of all ages will want to do this…maybe even the parents!
Cute Paper Snowman Craft: This printable snowman kit includes easy to follow step-by-step directions for making this adorable paper craft. Go ahead and print a few of these because you’ll want to make more than one! Great for your home and for homemade gifts!
Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Ornament: If you’re a Charlie Brown Christmas fan, then this is for you! This adorable ornament looks just like the Charlie Brown Christmas tree – complete with the red ornament on the top that weighs it down!
Simple Christmas Activities
Aside from crafts, there are always fun Christmas homeschool activities such as:
- Singing your kid’s favorite Christmas songs
- Baking some Christmas cookies and delivering them to friends and family
- Reading your family’s favorite Christmas books together
- Drinking hot cocoa and talking about your favorite Christmas traditions
- Build gingerbread houses – either bake the pieces yourself or buy the kits
- Turn on all the Christmas lights, curl up with your children and read them the Christmas story from the Bible
- Put on a Christmas play with your homeschool group
- Channel your inner Charlie Brown, grab some friends and go ice skating
Whatever you end up doing with your kids this Christmas, I hope that this ULTIMATE list of fun Christmas homeschool activities helps you have a little fun! Christmas homeschooling is such a blessing, and I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!
Blessings!
~Maryann
Such a great collection of resources! Thanks for including me 🙂 Happy holidays!
Thank you so much for being part of it! Merry Christmas to you as well! 🙂