Christmas Art Projects for Elementary Students
- Paper Roll Elf
(Ages 3-11)
This sweet Paper Roll Elf friend makes a darling upcycled Christmas decoration or a jolly toy to do some imaginative pretend play with. Don’t forget their adorable pipe cleaner scarf or fuzzy little hat.
- Swirly Ornaments
(Ages 3-11)
It always feels jolly to add some pops of color to your tree, and these Swirly Ornaments are certainly colorful! They’ll need to dry overnight, so you might want to try to get this one a few days before old Saint Nick comes shimmying down your chimney.
- Christmas Sponge Stamp Blocks
(Ages 3-8)
Pull out a smock because this easy craft involves some painting! This DIY tutorial will help you turn a simple household sponge into a festive Christmas stamp.
- Kirigami Gift Box
(Ages 9-16)
Simple, fun, and geometric, these boxes are a unique way to wrap up your Christmas gifts this holiday season. They look fantastic under the tree and will surely stand out among all the other presents awaiting to be opened.
- Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes
(Ages 3-8)
This next Christmas craft celebrates the uniqueness of the snowflake. It’s an excellent art project to play around with sequencing and patterning when beading. There’s even an option at the end to create a hook to turn their creation into an ornament. Cool!
- Egg Carton Christmas Tree
(Ages 3-8)
This Egg Carton Christmas Tree is one of our favorite holiday crafts that uses recycled materials. Don’t forget to add a piece of fabric ribbon on the top back end of the tree, so it can proudly hang on your front door or wall.
- Tissue Paper Wreath
(Ages 3-11)
Thankfully, this wreath will remain green long after the holidays are over! Your kiddos will love using their tiny hands to scrunch up all the green tissue paper. For the finishing touches, they can use beads, glitter, colorful pipe cleaners, or anything of their choosing.