12 Fun and Simple Christmas Activities for Kid

Do-it-yourself projects can be overwhelming, but these Christmas activities for kids are simple and fun for the whole family.

Most of the materials and items needed in these activities you will have in your home already, but if not, everything will be easy to find.

Christmas Tree Noodle

Items needed: – Bowtie pasta – Green acrylic paint – Cookie sheet (or pan) – Construction paper (or cardboard) Dye bowtie pasta Christmas tree green. To do this, add a small amount of pasta in a Ziplock bag, add green acrylic paint and mix together.

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Popcorn Garland for Your Christmas Tree

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Items needed: – Popcorn – Sewing thread – Plastic sewing needle – Fresh cranberries Tie a knot on one end and tie your needle on the other. Make sure to get a plastic needle, so your kids do not poke themselves. 

Christmas Candy Sorting Game

Items needed: – Various holiday candie – Large jar or cup – Timer (use your phone) It is best with two or more kids, but even with one, your kids will get a kick out of this. Fill a jar full of various candies.

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Tallest Tower

Items needed: – Plastic cup This is a great activity for young and older kids, and it is easy to clean up. Just like the Christmas Candy Sorting Game, it is excellent for one or multiple kids.

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Ornament Counting Mat

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Items needed: – Foam Christmas Ornament – Sharpie – Mini ornament – Glue Write the numbers you are working on with your child. We are working on adding and subtracting with my four-year-old.

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