Top End-of-year holiday Crafts for Toddlers: Creative Holiday Fun at Our Daycare

The holiday season is a magical time, especially for toddlers. At Kids Haven, we make the most of this festive season by engaging little ones in creative and fun End-of-year holiday crafts. Not only do these activities spark joy, but they also help enhance fine motor skills, encourage creativity, and bring the spirit of the holidays alive. Let’s dive into some of our favorite End-of-year holiday crafts toddlers love creating!

At Kids Haven daycare, we love celebrating End-of-year holiday by engaging toddlers in fun and imaginative craft activities that spark their creativity and bring festive cheer. Here are some of our favorite End-of-year holiday craft ideas that are simple, enjoyable, and perfect for little hands to create!

Turn those tiny hands into a masterpiece!

Materials Needed:

• Green paint
• Cardstock paper
• Glitter and stickers for decoration

How To Do It:

• Help toddlers dip their hands in green paint and press them onto the cardstock to create tree shapes.
• Once the paint dries, let them decorate their “trees” with glitter, stickers, and other fun embellishments.

This activity results in adorable keepsakes and allows toddlers to explore textures and colors.

Materials Needed:

• Brown and white paint
• Construction paper
• Googly eyes
• Red pom-poms
• Black marker

How To Do It:

• Paint your toddler’s hand brown and press it onto a sheet of white construction paper to create the reindeer’s face and antlers.
• Once the paint dries, add googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose.
• Draw additional antler details with a black marker.

This adorable craft is sure to become a keepsake for years to come!

Materials Needed:

• Green paint
• Construction paper
• Colored markers or crayons

How To Do It:

• Dip your toddler’s finger into green paint and use their fingerprints to form the shape of a End-of-year holiday tree on construction paper.
• After the paint dries, let them decorate the tree with colorful ornaments, using markers or crayons.

It’s a great way for your little one to explore textures and colors while creating a festive masterpiece.

Materials Needed:

• Cotton balls
• Glue
• Blue construction paper
• Glitter (optional)

How To Do It:

• Apply glue onto the blue construction paper in the shape of a snowflake.
• Let your toddler stick cotton balls onto the glue to make a fluffy snowflake design.
• Sprinkle glitter on top for extra sparkle (if desired).

This craft is not only fun but also perfect for sensory play!

Materials Needed:

• Clear plastic ornaments
• Paint
• Glitter
• Small decorations like sequins, beads, or buttons

How To Do It:

• Allow your toddler to decorate the clear ornament with paint and sprinkle glitter inside.
• Add sequins, beads, or buttons for extra flair.
• Once the ornament dries, hang it on your End-of-year holiday tree.
• Every time you look at the tree, this personalized ornament will bring a smile to your face.

Materials Needed:

• Salt
• Flour
• Water
• Cookie cutters
• Paint
• Ribbon

How To Do It:

• Mix salt, flour, and water to make a dough.
• Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to shape stars, trees, or snowflakes.
• Let the shapes dry completely, then paint them.
• Add a ribbon to turn them into beautiful hanging ornaments.

This craft combines creativity and sensory exploration, making it a hit with toddlers!

A jolly craft that brings Santa to life!

Materials Needed:

• Paper plates
• Cotton balls
• Red construction paper
• Glue and markers

How To Do It:

• Let the toddlers glue cotton balls onto the paper plate to form Santa’s beard.
• Add a red hat made from construction paper, and draw or glue on Santa’s smiling face.

This activity is great for fine motor skill development and festive fun.

Nature-inspired crafts that toddlers can hang on the tree!

Materials Needed:

• Pinecones
• Non-toxic paint
• Glitter
• Ribbon

How To Do It:

• Allow toddlers to paint the pinecones in festive colors like red, green, and gold.
• Sprinkle glitter while the paint is still wet for some sparkle.
• Once dry, tie a ribbon around the top to create an ornament.

This craft brings the outdoors in and teaches toddlers about shapes and natural textures.

Create a flurry of snowflakes with ease!

Materials Needed:

• Sponge cut into snowflake shapes
• White paint
• Blue construction paper

How To Do It:

• Dip the snowflake-shaped sponges into white paint and stamp them onto blue paper.
• Let toddlers experiment with patterns and layering to create a snowy masterpiece.

This simple craft enhances hand-eye coordination and lets toddlers embrace their creativity.

Crafty and wearable holiday cheer!

Materials Needed:

• Dry pasta tubes
• Red and white paint
• String

How To Do It:

• Have toddlers paint the pasta tubes in red and white stripes to mimic candy canes.
• Once the paint is dry, help them string the pasta to create necklaces.

This activity is not only festive but also a fun way to develop fine motor skills.

Craft activities during End-of-year holiday are more than just fun; they help toddlers:

• Develop fine motor skills.
• Boost creativity and self-expression.
• Build confidence through hands-on accomplishments.
• Experience the joy of teamwork and sharing.

At our daycare, we prioritize activities that blend education and fun, ensuring that every toddler has a memorable holiday season filled with creativity and laughter.

The beauty of these crafts lies in the fun and bonding moments they bring. Don’t stress about perfection—let your toddler’s imagination run wild! These simple yet creative activities will keep your little ones entertained and create lasting memories during the holiday season.

From all of us at our daycare, we wish you and your family a magical and joyful holiday season. Happy Holidays!

We’re excited to offer free kindergarten programs in 2025. If you’re looking for a nurturing and creative environment where your child can thrive through imaginative play and learning, Kids Haven is the perfect place.
For inquiries, contact us at:
📞 (03) 9359 0022 or 0430 354 488

The holiday season is the perfect time for toddlers to explore their imaginations while creating lasting memories. If you’re looking for a daycare where your child can thrive through play and creativity, we’d love to welcome you. Let’s make this End-of-year holiday magical, one craft at a time!
From all of us at Kids Haven, we wish you and your family a magical and joyful holiday season. Happy Holidays!