What are the best crafts to do with preschoolers to give as Christmas or holiday presents?
I want to do some simple crafts with my four year old son to give to family members for Christmas presents. I feel like I should have lots of ideas, but I don't! The only things I can think of right now are decorating picture frames, or decorating ornaments.
I think pop up cards or even a tissue paper wreath would be fun for them to put together. It usually requires some glue, but not too big of a mess. They are also projects that are age appropriate but also engage them as well.
Here are some ideas:
Paint/decorate flower pots and plant herbs or colorful annuals in them
Make glycerin hand soaps in holiday shapes
Glue or tape cinnamon sticks around small votive holders and tie w/ ribbon
Customize a simple unfinished bird house
Make a bird feeder and include a bag of birdseed
Make hanging critter cones w/ pinecones, peanut butter, and birdseed
Embellish a plain artificial wreath or garland w/ handmade crafts.
Make a jingle bell door hanger
What wonderful ideas!!! I especially love the idea of painting flower pots. I think my son would really love that. Thank you!!
You're welcome I hope you get to savor the time w/ your family. Kids grow up so fast. Merry Christmas!
One year I made a bird feeder for my mom that ended up being a Christmas present. Though, I think anything that they can use would be appreciated, like a pencil holder, coffee mug, book mark, or cookie jar.
What a sweet present - she must have loved it! I like those other ideas a lot too. That reminds me that as a kid we used to make book marks as gifts! I like the idea of things you could paint on too, like the pencil holder or cookie jar.
When my wife and I were financially strapped one xmas, we made each other gifts and mine was a bookmark featuring her favorite animals. Simple, but thoughtful gifts can go a long way.
4 year olds can be a bit limited in their abilities, but you could make, decorate, and bake cookies together, then let him decorate bags or containers to give them in.
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