Christmas

Learn how to make a snowman using toilet paper rolls, cotton and found objects. By Andrea Mulder-Slater What You Need: Toilet paper rolls Foam balls (about 2″ in diameter) Cotton …

These adorable reindeer sculptures will engage and entertain your students. By Jantje Blokhuis-Mulder [Jantje is co-founder of KinderArt] Using a variety of materials, children can create one-of-a-kind reindeer that stand …

This is a lovely way to create a nativity (or other) scene for Christmas. By Beth Elzinga [Beth is an art educator from Champlain Valley Christian School/North Country Christian Academy …

K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Create a group of carolers, or a sleigh full of happy winter friends with mismatched mittens, wooden balls, and lots of imagination. The sky is the limit! By Amanda Formaro …

Strips of painted paper are all you need to create this festive holiday tree picture. By Anitra Redlefsen What You Need: paper paints paintbrushes white glue scissors snowflake embellishments What …

Students can make seaside themed ocean ornaments for the Christmas tree. By Andrea Mulder-Slater What You Need: a wreath shaped form (we found ours (about 6″ in diameter) – made …

Use scrap materials from around the house to make a Santa face for the holidays. By Smita Srivastava “Recently my 3 yr old daughter and I made a Santa face …

This is a simple craft for little ones to make during the holidays. What You Need: one paper plate black paper cotton balls glue stick or white glue red paper …

Make a Santa countdown calendar to count down the days until Christmas. What You Need: Large white paper. Pencils and markers (or pencil crayons or crayons). Safety scissors. Glue. Cotton …

K-2, Grades 3-5

Kids can make holiday wreaths using multicoloured rice. By Carol Turgeon [Carol is a teacher at Fourway Community School in Ontario Canada] What You Need: long grain rice white glue …

These fun and colorful wreaths will brighten up any home or classroom during the holidays. By Andrea Mulder-Slater Depending on the size, these wreaths can be used to decorate trees, …

Kids can make this snowflake ornament with beads and pipe cleaners (chenille stems). Then they can make a bauble ornament! By Andrea Mulder-Slater What You Need: Pipe cleaners (3) Beads …

Got pinecones? Make some terrific ornaments for the holidays. By Andrea Mulder-Slater What You Need: pinecones glitter glue (white glue) string or yarn scissors optional: felt pieces optional: red, green …

K-2, Grades 3-5

Learn how to make decorative mosaic candles using toilet paper rolls and paper. By Andrea Mulder-Slater These colorful “candles” are such fun to make and a joy to look at. …

PreK, K-2