More Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids
12. Myrrh & Gold Sensory Boxes
Let kids explore a box filled with gold beads, frankincense-scented cotton, and myrrh-scented spices.
Teaching tie-in: The gifts from the wise men show that Jesus is King, God, and Savior.
13. Shepherds’ Lanterns
Turn paper cups and tissue paper into lanterns that “glow” with a tea light.
Teaching tie-in: Shepherds were ordinary people who received extraordinary news.
14. Nativity Story Bracelets
Use colored beads, with each color representing part of the Christmas story. Blue for Mary, brown for the stable, yellow for the star, red for God’s love, etc.
Teaching tie-in: Kids can retell the Christmas story everywhere they go.
15. Globe Ornaments
Provide clear plastic ornaments filled with tiny paper continents or a mini map.
Teaching tie-in: John 3:16 sums up the meaning of Christmas.
16. Gingerbread Bethlehem
Instead of a house, decorate gingerbread pieces to look like a Bethlehem village.
Teaching tie-in: Our Savior entered an ordinary town to bring extraordinary hope.
17. Follow the Star Yarn Art
Hammer small nails into wood or foam board in the shape of a star. Then wrap star patterns with gold yarn.
Teaching tie-in: When we follow Jesus, he leads us to life.
18. Nativity Shadow Theater
Kids cut out Nativity silhouettes and tape them to craft sticks. Then they shine a flashlight behind a sheet to tell the Christmas story.
Teaching tie-in: Jesus, the Light of the World, shines brightly everywhere.
19. Christmas Blessing Bags
As a class, assemble gift bags (granola bars, socks, Bible verse cards, etc.). Let children decorate the bags with Christmas symbols.
Teaching tie-in: Jesus came to serve and commands us to do the same.
20. Nativity Ribbon Wands
Make sparkly wands for kids to wave during Christmas songs.
Teaching tie-in: God wants us to share our joy in him. Children praised Jesus too (Matthew 21:16).
21. Jesus’ Family Tree
Create a small “tree” with wooden discs showing people from Jesus’ lineage.
Teaching tie-in: God works through imperfect families, which is good news for us all!
22. Silent Night Scratch Art
Kids scratch away dark coating to reveal glowing stars and the Holy Family.
Teaching tie-in: Even on a silent night, God was doing his greatest work.
No matter which craft you choose, point kids to Jesus. Invite curiosity and wonder. Let children imagine what Bethlehem smelled like, sounded like, felt like. And let them marvel at the greatness of God’s love for them!
