The Easiest DIY Christmas Ornaments for Young Kids
Looking for some easy ways to make DIY Christmas ornaments with young kids that you’ll actually want to keep for years to come? We rounded up some of our favorite cute, but simple homemade Christmas ornaments for little kids. Making ornaments together is a great way to get into the holiday spirit with your kids!
We know the holiday season is already so busy, so we like to keep our kids crafts pretty simple. All our DIY ornaments work for kids of all ages, including toddlers, and are so much fun for the whole family to do together! And everything we use to make them can be found at the craft store or the local dollar store.
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Easy Christmas Ornaments for Young Children
Homemade ornaments are one of my grandkids favorite things to do around the holidays. They love making them and also seeing them hanging on the tree all Christmastime. It’s a fun way to get your children involved in decorating the house for the holidays!
Not only are each of these a great keepsake, they also help with children’s fine motor skills and creativity! They also make great gifts for other family members! Remember, the important part is having fun making the ornaments, not what they look like at the end.
1. Snowman Handprint Ornaments
If you like the ornaments with hand prints on them, try these super cute snowman ornaments! They look like glass ornaments, but they’re actually plastic and easy to make. These are one of the cutest kid-made ornaments we’ve tried.
Read about the full tutorial here: Snowman Ornaments
2. Applesauce Dough Ornaments
One of our favorite ornament crafts takes just a few easy ingredients and some cookie cutters! These are also a big hit among older kids, too. Try these fun kid-made Christmas ornaments that also make your house smell great!
Read how to make them here: Dough Ornaments
3. Pipe Cleaner Wreaths
If you want an easy project to work on those fine motor skills while also making easy ornament crafts, try these wreaths. It’s very easy to make, and you can find all the supplies at the dollar store during the Christmas season.
Read more about it here: Beaded Wreath Ornaments
4. Candy Cane Ornaments
Another fun way to use the pipe cleaners and beads is to make these candy canes that can hang on your tree. These are a good option if you’re looking to make smaller ornaments or a fun project that works for a whole classroom.
Read the full instructions here: Candy Cane Ornaments
5. Christmas Tree Ornaments
If you’re looking for the easiest of the easiest handmade ornaments, one of the best ideas for you is to go to the dollar store and find some little wooden ornaments to paint (or get these!). You can even add other decorations to them like pom poms, beads, or glitter. Young kids have extra fun with the paint, and they can use all different colors.
Read about the ones we found: Christmas Tree Ornaments
This time of year is perfect for getting creative with your little ones, and these easy homemade ornament ideas are a great thing to try together. Whether you’re using paper, felt, or recycled materials, there are so many different ways to make colorful ornaments that brighten up your home and your holiday spirit. The best part? These great crafts aren’t just fun—they create lasting memories and one-of-a-kind decorations you’ll treasure for years to come.
