Want to get crafty with your kids this holiday season? Here are a ton of ideas for Santa crafts for Christmas with preschoolers and toddlers!
Christmas is an exciting time, and I like to make it even more exciting for my kids by turning it into a whole month of crafts, fun snacks, and special activities.
One of the things that my kids get most excited for is Santa!
So, let's put those two ideas together and talk about some awesome Santa crafts for toddlers and kids!
Santa is an icon of the holiday and there are lots of easy crafts that are perfect for even 1 and 2 year olds.
I have a 1 year old and a 3 year old this holiday season, and I just modify crafts to make them slightly simpler for my baby. Or, I just let her go wild and don't worry too much about the final results!
My newly 3 year old however is meticulous and likes his crafts to match the instructions or the picture on the box, when there is one.
Anyways, I love crafting as a way to make memories and to make easy gifts to hand out to grandparents and aunts and uncles!
Here are some of my favorite Santa crafts for kids!
Santa Crafts for preschoolers + toddlers
Here are a ton of ideas for fun and easy Santa Claus themed crafts to do with preschoolers and toddlers!
This is a classic - cotton ball beard paper santas!
Mix and Match Paper Santa Craft (with Printable Santa Template)
This is a printable santa that kids can cut out the pieces - and even add their own face - to make little paper dolls!
Santa Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments & Easy Salt Dough Recipe
I love salt dough hand prints for Christmas ornaments and grandparent gifts! These are decorated like Santas!
If you are OK with glitter in your house, check out these glitter beard santas!
My kids love toilet paper roll crafts - heres a santa one!
This is a great printable for Santa letters and a cut-out printable santa coloring page!
We did a headband coloring craft like this with a bunny at Easter and my son went WILD! Here's a santa version!
Trace handprints and use them for Santa's beard! So cute!!
Grab some pom poms and get counting and sorting, then use the printable as a coloring page!
Paper chains are a classic for a reason. These are adorable!
Upcycle an old container to create a treat jar or secret treasure holder that looks like Santa's belly!
Story Book Advent: North Pole Santa SPY Scope Craft for Kids!
I love this idea to make a North Pole to put with your santa crafts or decorations!
Popsicle sticks and cotton balls make cute and simple santa hats!
There's a free printable for these cone-shaped santas, which are perfect for coloring and then displaying!
Turn an upside down red cup into a lil Santa! So cute!!
This is a fun foam and felt santa that could be used to make a garland or ornament!
I love a good nature craft! This is a great idea to paint leaves to look like Santa heads!
What are your favorite Santa craft ideas?
Thanks for reading!
Hey there, I'm Morgan, the creative mind behind CelebratingWithKids.com! As a parent of two lively little ones, I've made it my mission to turn ordinary days into extraordinary adventures, sharing playful activities, thoughtful toy reviews, and delightful printables to help families celebrate every moment together. 🎉👨👩👧👦🎈
