21 Adorable Preschool Christmas Gifts for Parents That Are Easy to Make
The holiday season is a time for love, joy, and sharing, and there’s no better way for preschoolers to spread that festive cheer than by making adorable Christmas gifts for their parents.
These handmade gifts carry sentimental value, reflecting the personal effort and creativity of little ones. While the projects are simple enough for young children, the results are heartwarming and memorable for parents.
Here are 21 adorable preschool Christmas gifts that are easy to make, ensuring both parents and kids can enjoy the process.
1. Handprint Ornaments
A handprint ornament is a classic Christmas craft that captures the size of a child’s hands in a timeless way. Using air-dry clay or salt dough, have your preschooler press their hand into the material, then bake it or let it dry. Once set, parents can add a ribbon to hang it on the tree. You can also paint the handprint to make it festive, using red and green paint for a classic holiday look.
2. Salt Dough Stars
Salt dough stars are a perfect holiday gift that combines creativity and sentimentality. By mixing flour, salt, and water, you can create a dough that preschoolers can roll out and cut into star shapes. Once baked, the stars can be painted with gold or silver glitter paint, or left plain to show off the handprints or little messages written by the child. Parents will cherish these ornaments hanging on their trees year after year.
3. Personalized Handprint Mug
A personalized handprint mug is a functional and adorable gift that parents can use daily. Using non-toxic ceramic paint, have the child dip their hand in the paint and press it onto a plain mug. You can then add a festive message like “Best Mom” or “Dad’s Little Helper.” After baking, the handprints become permanent, turning the mug into a precious keepsake.
4. Christmas Tree Photo Frame
Create a Christmas tree photo frame by cutting out the shape of a tree from green construction paper. Have your child decorate the tree with stickers, buttons, or glitter for added texture and fun. After the frame is completed, place a favorite photo inside and add a festive ribbon for hanging. This frame will brighten up any parent’s home for the holiday season.
5. DIY Snow Globe
A DIY snow globe is a fun, imaginative gift that parents will love. Using a small jar, glue a figurine (like a reindeer or Santa) to the inside of the lid. Fill the jar with water, glycerin, and glitter to create the snow effect. The preschooler can decorate the outside of the jar with paint, stickers, or ribbons. Once sealed, this little snow globe will remind parents of their child’s creativity every time they shake it.
6. Handmade Christmas Cards
Nothing beats the simplicity of a handmade Christmas card. Let your preschooler get creative with finger painting or stamp art, adding their personal touch with festive designs like snowflakes, Christmas trees, or Santa faces. Parents will treasure these cards as unique, one-of-a-kind keepsakes that reflect their child’s personality and love.
7. Fingerprint Reindeer Canvas Art
This fingerprint reindeer canvas art is an easy and adorable project that preschoolers can do with a little help. Use brown paint for the reindeer’s body and red or green for the nose. After adding the child’s fingerprint for the reindeer’s face, use markers to draw the antlers and other details. This canvas art makes a beautiful, sentimental decoration for the parents’ home during the holiday season.
8. Decorated Pinecones
Decorated pinecones are a simple, natural gift that brings a bit of nature indoors. Preschoolers can paint the pinecones with glitter or festive colors like red, green, and gold. Add a small piece of string or ribbon so the pinecones can be hung on the Christmas tree or used as a decoration in the home. These rustic ornaments are perfect for adding charm to any Christmas display.
9. Candy Cane Reindeer
Turn a candy cane into a reindeer with a few simple steps. Glue googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose, and add some pipe cleaner antlers. These cute reindeer can be used as ornaments or even as little stocking stuffers. It’s a fun, easy way for preschoolers to create a festive gift for parents.
10. Christmas Salt Dough Handprint Necklace
A salt dough handprint necklace makes for a meaningful keepsake. Make a simple salt dough recipe, then press the child’s handprint into the dough. After baking, cut out a heart or circle shape, then add a hole at the top for a necklace string. Once decorated with paint or glitter, this handmade pendant can be strung on a necklace for parents to wear and keep close to their hearts.
11. Button Christmas Tree Craft
A button Christmas tree craft is a simple, colorful gift that preschoolers will love making. On a piece of green cardstock, the child can glue green, red, and yellow buttons in the shape of a Christmas tree. A small yellow button or star-shaped embellishment can be added to the top to complete the tree. This cute craft can be framed and displayed or turned into a greeting card for parents.
12. Christmas Playdough
A small jar of Christmas-themed playdough makes for a fun, interactive gift. Preschoolers can help mix the dough with red, green, and white colors, adding glitter or scented oils for extra holiday flair. Parents will appreciate the thoughtful gift, and the playdough provides hours of entertainment for little hands.
13. Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
A homemade hot chocolate mix is a sweet and simple gift that parents can enjoy on a cold winter day. Have your child help mix together cocoa powder, sugar, and marshmallows in a small jar. For a festive touch, add a mini candy cane or a holiday ribbon to the jar. This homemade mix is not only practical but also a fun activity for kids to share with their parents.
14. DIY Christmas Cookies in a Jar
A cookie-in-a-jar gift is a fun way for preschoolers to give the gift of a homemade treat. Layer the dry ingredients for their favorite Christmas cookie recipe in a mason jar, and add a handwritten recipe tag for the parents. Your child can decorate the jar with ribbons or stickers, making it a personalized and heartfelt gift for any parent.
15. Paper Plate Christmas Tree
A paper plate Christmas tree is an easy, fun project for young children. Simply cut a paper plate into a cone shape and allow the child to decorate it with paint, stickers, or glitter. Once dry, the finished tree can be displayed on a shelf or used as an ornament for the Christmas tree. This simple craft will bring a smile to any parent’s face.
16. DIY Christmas Potpourri Sachets
A DIY Christmas potpourri sachet is a wonderful way to infuse a home with holiday scents. Preschoolers can help fill small fabric bags with a mixture of dried cinnamon sticks, cloves, dried orange peels, and cranberries. These sweet-smelling sachets can be tucked into stockings or placed around the home for a natural, festive touch.
17. Christmas Handprint Dish Towel
A handprint dish towel is a practical yet meaningful gift. Simply purchase a plain dish towel and have the child dip their hands in fabric paint to create prints on the towel. Add a personalized message, such as “Merry Christmas, Love [Child’s Name].” This functional gift will be a favorite in any kitchen during the holiday season.
18. Reindeer Antler Headbands
Make a set of reindeer antler headbands that the whole family can wear for Christmas fun. Using brown felt or construction paper, create antlers and attach them to a headband. The child can help decorate with pom-poms or glitter for a festive touch. These fun headbands are perfect for holiday photos or just for adding a bit of fun to Christmas activities.
19. Paper Plate Snowman
A paper plate snowman is a cute and easy gift that preschoolers can make. Use a paper plate for the body and construction paper for the scarf, buttons, and hat. Add a cute face using googly eyes and marker details. This snowman can be framed or used as a cute ornament for the tree.
20. Holiday Handprint Placemat
A handprint placemat is a practical, sentimental gift that parents will treasure. Have the preschooler dip their hands in washable paint to create colorful handprints on a laminated placemat. Add some holiday-themed decorations around the handprints, like holly leaves or snowflakes, and then laminate the placemat for a long-lasting keepsake.
