These December crafts for preschoolers are the perfect addition to several winter lesson plans. Make them during holiday craft time, turn them into a cool station, use them as fun morning work, or create them at home during your school break.
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December Crafts For Preschoolers
December crafts are perfect for celebrating all that winter has to offer. Whether you’re planning a holiday party, a classroom craft, or you’re creating at home. There is a great activity for kids this month.
Last month fall was wrapping up. Now the winter season is officially here and we’re thinking about the holidays. But don’t worry, this isn’t just a collection of Christmas crafts, there are lots of other fun winter themes for your children to explore.
While kids of all ages will enjoy these easy crafts, they are perfect for pairing with your favorite December preschool themes. They sneak in important skills for those little hands, like cutting practice and fine motor skills. These fun projects are perfect for stations, creating during a classroom party, or during a snow day.
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December Preschool Themes
Here are several exciting themes you can explore in your classroom. Use one or fill your activity calendars with these special days and themes. Then find a craft project to go with the theme!
- Animals
- Fox
- Monkey
- Penguins
- Polar Bear
- Reindeer
- Snowy Owl
- Angels
- Candy Canes
- Cookies
- Gingerbread
- Hibernation
- Hockey
- Hot Chocolate
- Kindness
- Nativity
- Peppermint
- Pinecones
- Poinsettias
- Snow Globes
- Snowmen
- Solstice
- Transportation
- Winter
Special Days In December
- 12th – Poinsettia Day
- 14th – International Monkey Day
- 25th – Christmas
- 26th – National Candy Cane Day
- 31st – New Year’s Eve
- Hannukah Begins (dates vary)
- Winter Solstice (date varies)
Our Favorite Craft Supplies
When creating these cute winter-themed activities, you are probably going to want to stock up on some supplies.
These simple materials are perfect for crafting with young kids. While not each of them is used in the crafts below, they are all staples in our craft bin. If you don’t have any on hand, that might be ok. Take a look at the craft first to see whether or not you need them.
- Construction Paper – One of our favorite craft supplies.
- Cardboard – Perfect for using up all those boxes you get in the mail!
- Craft Sticks or popsicle sticks – A classic staple, use them in your craft or to mix paint.
- Kid-Friendly paint – Kids love to get messy! Check out our favorite tips for painting with young children.
- Googly Eyes – You can literally add them to any project and it instantly becomes cuter.
- Tissue Paper – We always have this on hand. Buy it new or use or save it from birthday parties and holidays.
- Toilet Paper Rolls/Paper Towel Rolls – A great way to recycle your paper tubes is to use them in crafts!
- Paper Plates – Grab this party supply to create fun crafts.
- Contact Paper – We use this a lot to create suncatcher crafts
- Pipe Cleaners – Their bendy and hold their shape, which makes for some fun creating!
- Coffee Filters – This inexpensive item is fun to create with.
- Pom Poms – Fluffy and always fun.
- Egg Cartons – Recycle these into fantastic crafts!
- Puffy Paint – Makes great snow!!
- Cotton Balls – Perfect for fuzzy tails.
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December activities for preschool
December is more than just Christmas. These crafts will help fill the rest of the calendar.
This adorable penguin craft is perfect for those cold days.
Main Craft Supplies:
Paper
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor
Cutting Practice
Get ready for penguin overload with this collection of fun crafts for kids.
Create this super fun winter craft with paper!
Main Craft Supplies:
Paper
Markers
Paint
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor
Cutting Practice
Choose your favorite bear form this list of adorable kids crafts.
Create a singing angel craft with this step by step tutorial.
Main Craft Supplies:
Wine Cork
Pipe Cleaners
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor
December is a wonderful time to teach about kindness.
Main Craft Supplies:
Rocks
Paint
Additional Skills:
Process Art
This craft is perfect for Sunday school.
Main Craft Supplies:
Tissue Paper
Paper
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor
Create paper poinsettias to decorate your classroom during December.
Main Craft Supplies:
Paper
Pipe Cleaner
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor
Scissor Practice
Create beautiful snow globes to give as handmade gifts or decorate your classroom.
Snowmen are the perfect winter craft.
Main Craft Supplies:
Yarn
Nuts
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor
Winter is a wonderful time to get creative. Use these craft ideas for some inspiration.
Though this is more to December than Christmas. It is still a very big part of the month. Celebrate with these amazing crafts.
Celebrate the new year with this collection of activities.
More monthly preschool crafts
Enjoy more fun holidays and monthly theme ideas.
- November Crafts – Harvest, Thankfulness, and more!
- January Crafts – Snow, New Year’s, Football, and more!
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