Christmas is around the corner and it’s the perfect time to engage kindergarteners in fun and festive activities.
We have collected a variety of Christmas activities for kindergarten children. Most of them require little to no preparation.
Activities like creating a paper plate Santa, going on an outdoor scavenger hunt or sorting jingle bells help children develop new skills, encourage imaginative play and enjoy the Christmas spirit in an engaging way.
Christmas Crafts
1. Popsicle Stick Santa
One popular Christmas activity for kindergarten is doing craft projects.
This easy and adorable popsicle stick craft is perfect for kids to create fun Christmas ornaments using simple supplies like popsicle sticks, paint, and a few craft room odds and ends!
How cool is this pop stick Santa from HappyHooligans
2. Christmas Card
Let children create their own Christmas cards for family members or classmates using cardstock paper, yarn and pom poms.
They can even personalise their cards. Find the step by step guide to make this Christmas card with kids.
3. Gingerbread Man Craft
Cut out gingerbread man shapes from brown construction paper or cardstock and let the children decorate them with ribbons and other materials.
This gingerbread man craft is a fun way for kindergarteners to explore their creativity and work on fine motor skills.
4. Paper Plate Santa
To make this cute Santa face, paint half of a paper plate with skin colour and red for the hat. Add a red nose, cotton wool for the beard, and finish with eyes and a pom-pom on top.
It’s really simple to create with basic supplies and kids will love to show this to their parents.
5. Handprint Christmas Tree
This handprint Christmas tree is a wonderful craft project for kids. Handprint crafts are fun and why not make a Christmas tree using them ?
It makes for a great holiday ornament as well!
6. Pinecone Ornaments
Collect pinecones and let kids decorate them with glitter, paint or ribbons to make simple take home Christmas tree ornaments. You can also use them to decorate the class Christmas tree.
7. Paper Snowman Craft
Another simple paper craft to make for Christmas.
Cut out circles for snowman bodies from white construction paper. Kids can decorate their snowmen with buttons, scarves and a hat.
Christmas Activity Sheets
8. Christmas ACTIVITY SHEETS
Activity sheets are an important part of learning concepts.
Download a 12-page Christmas activity book for free. This includes colour by number pages, matching games, counting games and other colouring activities.
This is a great focus activity to enjoy during the festive season.
Outdoor Christmas Activities For Kindergarten
9. Decorate Outdoor Trees
Outdoor activities can be fun if the weather is good.
Hang up craft items, bead garlands or other ornaments on an outdoor tree to make it look like a “Christmas tree” in the yard.
10. Outdoor scavenger hunt
Hide Christmas items around the room or outside (like small plastic trees, candy canes or ornaments) and have the kids find them.
Provide a list of pictures to match the items they find.
11. PIN THE NOSE ON RUDOLPH
Make a big poster of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and cut out a red circle or use a pom-pom for his nose.
Blindfold the kids and let them try to pin the nose on Rudolph. It’s a fun Christmas version of the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” game.
Sensory Activities For Christmas
12. Christmas Sensory Bin
This is a fun way to discover holiday textures, colours and smells while helping kids develop fine motor skills, creativity and imaginative play.
A Christmas sensory bin can include seasonal items such as fake snow, Christmas toys, tiny pinecones, bells, small plastic ornaments and sparkly decorations.
Children can scoop, pour, sort and explore. This activity is great for quiet play or as part of a Christmas-themed learning area.
Take a look at these awesome Christmas sensory bin ideas.
13. Christmas Playdough
Provide children playdough with Christmas colours to create Christmas shapes, like trees, stars, or candy canes. This will boost their creativity and let them enjoy crafting the shapes.
Reading And Singing Christmas Activities
Reading holiday themed books and singing Christmas songs are simple and engaging Christmas activities for kindergarten.
14. Read Christmas Books
Choose classic Christmas stories or fun books to read to the children at story time.
Here is a list of 8 best Christmas books to read aloud.
15. Christmas Poems and Songs
Singing Christmas songs is a joyful way for kindergarteners to enjoy the season and spread holiday cheer.
Teach children Christmas carols or short poems like “Jingle Bells” or “Twinkle, Twinkle, Christmas Star”.
Other Christmas Games For Kindergarten
16. Christmas Bingo
Bingo is an ideal game to play with a group of kids. It helps them celebrate the season while practicing matching and listening skills.
It’s an exciting and easy-to-play game that will keep the kids entertained while they learn to recognise holiday symbols.
Simply download the printable Christmas Bingo cards and enjoy a fun-filled holiday activity with the kids.
17. SANTA SAYS
Play a Christmas version of Simon Says!
Kids love to play Simon says. During this holiday season, you can change your commands to things like “Santa says touch your toes like an elf!” or “Santa says hop like a reindeer!”
18. Christmas FREEZE Dance
Freeze dance is an all time favourite for kids.
Play Christmas music to play this game. It’s a fun way to get them moving while celebrating Christmas.
19. Christmas Themed Puzzles & Matching Games
Create Christmas-themed puzzles (e.g., Santa, Christmas trees, reindeer) for kids to assemble.
Use Christmas pictures or stickers for matching games.
20. Christmas Letter to Santa
Help the kids write a simple letter to Santa.
They can draw pictures of their wishes or practice writing their names and letters.
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