Festive Fun: Simple Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids
Table of Contents
- The Joy and Developmental Power of Crafting
- Essential Tips for a Successful Crafting Session
- Our Favorite Simple Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids
- Maximizing Communication with Speech Blubs
- Unlocking the Full Potential: Our Subscription Plans
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
As the festive season approaches, there’s a unique magic that fills the air – a warmth that sparks joy, connection, and a desire to create lasting memories. For families with young children, this magic often translates into cozy afternoons filled with glitter, glue, and the delightful chaos of crafting. But what if these simple, charming Christmas ornament crafts were more than just decorations? What if they were powerful, playful pathways to fostering your child’s development, especially their emerging communication skills?
At Speech Blubs, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity for growth, and that joyful play is the most effective classroom. We understand firsthand the challenges some children face with speech; our company was born from the personal experiences of our founders, who all grew up with speech problems and created the tool they wished they had. Our mission is to empower children to “speak their minds and hearts,” providing an immediate, effective, and joyful solution for the 1 in 4 children who need speech support. We blend scientific principles with play into one-of-a-kind “smart screen time” experiences, offering a screen-free alternative to passive viewing and a powerful tool for family connection. This blog post isn’t just a collection of fun craft ideas; it’s a guide to transforming festive creativity into a rich learning environment, intentionally designed to boost language, fine motor skills, and confidence, all while making beautiful holiday keepsakes. We’ll explore simple, engaging Christmas ornament crafts that your little ones will adore, and show you how to maximize their developmental impact, creating joyful moments and strengthening communication skills along the way.
The Joy and Developmental Power of Crafting
Crafting during the holidays is a cherished tradition, but its benefits extend far beyond the creation of pretty trinkets. For children, especially those developing their communication and motor skills, these activities are a goldmine of learning opportunities.
Beyond Decoration: Holistic Child Development
Engaging in simple crafts activates multiple areas of a child’s development simultaneously:
- Fine Motor Skills: Actions like cutting paper, squeezing glue, pinching small beads, or threading ribbon are crucial for strengthening the small muscles in the hands and fingers. These aren’t just for crafting; they lay the foundation for essential tasks like writing, buttoning clothes, and even the precise movements required for articulation in speech.
- Cognitive Development: Crafting involves following instructions, sequencing steps (“first we cut, then we glue”), problem-solving (e.g., “how can I make this stick?”), and understanding cause and effect. It encourages planning and decision-making, even if it’s just choosing between red or green glitter.
- Sensory Exploration: The tactile experience of different materials – the stickiness of glue, the softness of cotton balls, the roughness of a pinecone, the smell of cinnamon – provides rich sensory input that helps children understand their world and develop sensory processing skills.
- Emotional Expression and Self-Esteem: Creating something with their own hands fosters a profound sense of accomplishment and pride. “I made this!” is a powerful statement that builds confidence and self-esteem, encouraging them to take on new challenges. It’s an outlet for creativity and a way to express individuality.
- Joint Attention: Working on a craft together promotes joint attention – the shared focus of two individuals on an object or activity. This is a foundational skill for social interaction and language development, as it helps children understand that others are looking at and thinking about the same thing as them.
Igniting Communication Through Creativity
Crafting provides a natural, low-pressure environment for communication practice. The very nature of the activity invites conversation, description, and interaction.
- Vocabulary Expansion: Every craft material, action, and color presents an opportunity to introduce new words. “Let’s squeeze the glue,” “Pass me the sparkly red star,” “This rough pinecone needs a soft pom-pom.” Children learn new nouns, verbs, adjectives, and prepositions in a meaningful context.
- Articulation Practice: Craft-related words are rich with sounds. Words like “cut,” “stick,” “glue,” “paint,” “red,” “star,” “tree,” “snow” can be gently emphasized, giving children a natural chance to practice specific phonemes within engaging sentences.
- Following Directions: “First, put the glue on the stick. Next, stick the felt.” This provides an excellent opportunity to practice understanding and following one-step, then two-step commands, which is critical for language comprehension.
- Social Interaction & Turn-Taking: Collaborative crafting naturally involves turn-taking (“My turn to glue, your turn to sprinkle”) and negotiation, essential skills for social communication.
- Descriptive Language: Encouraging children to talk about their creations (“Tell me about your shiny star!”) prompts them to use adjectives, verbs, and more complex sentence structures to describe their artwork and the process.
- Building Confidence in Speaking: When a child proudly shares their creation, they are practicing presenting their ideas and engaging in conversation, reinforcing the positive experience of communication. This is a core value at Speech Blubs; we aim to foster a love for communication and reduce the frustration often associated with speech development challenges.
Essential Tips for a Successful Crafting Session
To truly harness the developmental potential of Christmas ornament crafts, a little preparation and intentionality go a long way.
- Keep it Simple and Age-Appropriate: Choose crafts that match your child’s developmental stage. For toddlers, focus on large, easy-to-handle materials and simple actions like sticking and painting. Older children can handle more intricate cutting and multi-step instructions. Remember, the goal is enjoyment and participation, not a Pinterest-perfect outcome.
- Preparation is Key: Gather all materials before you start. Nothing derails a crafting session faster than having to search for the glue stick mid-project. Having everything readily available makes for a smoother, less frustrating experience for everyone.
- Embrace the Mess: Crafting will be messy. Lay down newspapers, put on old clothes or aprons, and accept that glue, glitter, and paint will likely end up in unexpected places. A relaxed attitude about mess makes the experience more fun for your child (and for you!).
- Focus on the Process, Not Perfection: The objective is the journey of creation, the exploration, and the communication, not the flawless end product. Celebrate effort, creativity, and the joy of making, even if the “star” looks a bit abstract. Praise their choices and their attempts.
- Engage and Narrate: Talk through every step! Describe what you’re doing, what your child is doing, and what materials you’re using. “We’re squeezing the yellow glue,” “You’re sticking the blue pom-pom.” This constant narration provides a rich language model.
- Give Choices: Empower your child by offering choices. “Do you want the red or green ribbon?” “Should we use big or small pom-poms?” This boosts their decision-making skills and sense of autonomy, encouraging them to communicate their preferences.
- Model and Imitate: Demonstrate the actions and sounds, then encourage your child to imitate. This imitation is a cornerstone of learning, especially language acquisition. At Speech Blubs, our unique video modeling methodology leverages this natural human tendency to learn by watching and imitating peers, creating an engaging and effective way for children to practice speech sounds and words.
Our Favorite Simple Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids
Here are some wonderful, simple Christmas ornament crafts that are perfect for little hands and big imaginations, each with specific tips for boosting communication.
1. Salt Dough Ornaments: Timeless Keepsakes
Salt dough ornaments are a classic for a reason – they’re easy to make, safe for kids, and create beautiful, lasting memories.
- Materials: 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1/2 cup water (plus more if needed), cookie cutters (stars, trees, hearts), baking sheet, paint, glitter, paintbrushes, ribbon or string.
- Steps:
- Mix: In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Slowly add water, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and pliable. This is a great sensory experience!
- Roll: Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut: Use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes. Make a small hole at the top of each ornament with a straw for hanging.
- Bake: Place ornaments on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 2-3 hours, or until hardened. Let cool completely.
- Decorate: Once cool, let your child paint and decorate their ornaments with glitter, markers, or even glue on small sequins.
- Hang: Thread ribbon through the hole to hang on the tree.
- Communication Focus:
- Vocabulary: Naming ingredients (“flour,” “salt,” “water”), tools (“bowl,” “spoon,” “cookie cutter,” “brush”), actions (“mix,” “knead,” “roll,” “cut,” “paint,” “bake”), shapes (“star,” “tree,” “bell”), colors.
- Concept Development: Discussing textures (“soft,” “sticky,” “hard”), changes in state (“dough,” “baked ornament”), predictions (“What will happen when we bake it?”).
- Requests: “More flour, please,” “Can I have the red paint?”
- Articulation: Practicing sounds in words like “salt,” “star,” “tree,” “bake,” “paint.”
- Speech Blubs Connection: Just as kneading and rolling dough requires coordination and sequence, building language involves combining sounds and words in a specific order. Our app provides structured activities that help children practice these foundational skills in a playful, repeatable way.
2. Craft Stick Snowflakes: Geometric Fun
Simple craft sticks can be transformed into beautiful, geometric snowflakes, perfect for little hands to assemble and decorate.
- Materials: Craft sticks (popsicle sticks), white glue, glitter, small pom-poms, buttons, sequence, string.
- Steps:
- Arrange: Lay out 3-4 craft sticks in a star or snowflake pattern.
- Glue: Help your child glue them together at the center point.
- Decorate: Once the glue is somewhat dry, let them decorate with glitter, pom-poms, or buttons. Encourage choices: “Do you want a blue pom-pom or a green button?”
- Hang: Attach a loop of string for hanging.
- Communication Focus:
- Counting: “How many sticks do we need?”
- Shapes/Positions: Describing the star shape, talking about “up,” “down,” “across.”
- Actions: “Glue,” “stick,” “sparkle.”
- Descriptive Words: “Shiny,” “cold,” “pretty.”
- Speech Blubs Connection: This craft focuses on combining simple elements to create a larger structure, much like Speech Blubs helps children build sentences from individual words and sounds. We simplify complex communication skills into manageable, playful steps.
3. Pinecone Animals/Characters: Nature’s Whimsy
Bring a touch of nature indoors by turning pinecones into adorable Christmas characters or animals.
- Materials: Pinecones, felt scraps, googly eyes, small pom-poms, craft glue, string.
- Steps:
- Gather: If possible, go on a nature walk to find pinecones. This is a great pre-crafting activity!
- Imagine: Discuss what kind of animal or character the pinecone could be – an owl, a reindeer, a tiny gnome?
- Create: Help your child glue felt pieces for ears or hats, pom-poms for noses, and googly eyes onto the pinecone.
- Hang: Add a string loop for hanging.
- Communication Focus:
- Animal Sounds: If making animals (“hoot,” “chirp,” “cluck,” “baa,” “moo”).
- Animal Names: “Owl,” “reindeer,” “mouse.”
- Colors & Textures: “Brown,” “green,” “spiky,” “soft,” “fuzzy.”
- Prepositions: “Glue the eyes on the pinecone,” “Put the hat on top.”
- Descriptive Language: “Big pinecone,” “small eyes,” “fluffy nose.”
- Speech Blubs Connection: For a parent whose 3-year-old “late talker” loves animals, our “Animal Kingdom” section offers a fun, motivating way to practice sounds like ‘moo’ and ‘baa’. It’s interactive, engaging, and uses real children as video models, making imitation intuitive and enjoyable. Ready to explore the wild world of sounds and words? Download Speech Blubs on the App Store or Google Play to begin your family’s communication journey today.
4. Fingerprint Christmas Lights/Reindeer: Personalized Art
These simple crafts add a personal touch to your tree and are wonderful for even the youngest crafters.
- Materials: Cardstock (any color), washable paint, markers, thin string or ribbon.
- Steps:
- Lights: Draw a wavy line (like a light string) across the cardstock. Have your child dip their finger in different colors of paint and press fingerprints along the line, creating “light bulbs.” Once dry, use a marker to draw tiny caps on top of each “bulb.”
- Reindeer: Paint your child’s thumb brown to make a “reindeer head” fingerprint. Once dry, use markers to add antlers, eyes, and a red nose.
- Cut & Hang: Cut around the finished designs and add a string for hanging.
- Communication Focus:
- Colors: Naming all the colors of the paint.
- Body Parts: “Finger,” “thumb,” “hand.”
- Actions: “Press,” “dip,” “draw.”
- Counting: Counting the “lights” or “reindeer.”
- Requesting: “I want red paint.”
- Speech Blubs Connection: This personalized activity builds confidence and a sense of ownership, much like how our app is designed to empower children to “speak their minds and hearts” by making communication a joyful and accessible experience.
5. Pasta Ornaments: Edible (Almost!) Art
Who knew dried pasta could be so festive? This craft encourages pattern recognition and fine motor control.
- Materials: Various pasta shapes (bowties, rotini, penne, ditalini, wagon wheels), craft glue, paint (spray paint works well for a uniform base, or brushes for detail), glitter, string.
- Steps:
- Design: Encourage your child to arrange pasta shapes into patterns or designs on a piece of cardboard first. Ideas include snowflakes, wreaths, or abstract art.
- Glue: Once satisfied with the design, carefully glue the pasta pieces onto a base (e.g., a small cardboard circle) or directly to each other to form a freestanding ornament.
- Paint: After the glue dries completely, paint the pasta. Metallic or glitter paints add an extra festive touch.
- Hang: Attach a loop of string.
- Communication Focus:
- Shapes: Naming different pasta shapes (“bow,” “tube,” “wheel,” “star”).
- Colors: “Gold,” “silver,” “red,” “green.”
- Textures: Describing the “hard” pasta, “sticky” glue.
- Actions: “Arrange,” “glue,” “paint.”
- Patterning: Discussing repeating patterns, “What comes next?”
- Speech Blubs Connection: We believe in blending scientific principles with play to make learning joyful and effective. This craft exemplifies playful learning, demonstrating how everyday objects can become tools for developmental growth.
6. Paper Plate Angels/Snowmen: Simple and Sweet
Paper plates are incredibly versatile for kid crafts and can easily be transformed into charming holiday figures.
- Materials: Paper plates, cotton balls, markers, craft glue, glitter, construction paper scraps, string.
- Steps:
- Angel: Cut a paper plate in half. Roll one half into a cone shape for the body and glue it. Cut wings from the other half or from construction paper. Add a smaller circle for a head. Glue cotton balls for hair and draw a face with markers.
- Snowman: Use a whole paper plate for the snowman’s body. Glue cotton balls to make it “snowy.” Draw a face, buttons, and use construction paper for a carrot nose and a hat.
- Hang: Punch a hole and add string.
- Communication Focus:
- Body Parts: Naming parts of the angel (“wings,” “head,” “halo”) or snowman (“eyes,” “nose,” “mouth,” “buttons”).
- Colors & Textures: “White,” “soft” cotton, “shiny” glitter.
- Concepts: “Cold” snowman, “flying” angel.
- Actions: “Cut,” “glue,” “draw,” “stick.”
- Descriptive Words: “Round plate,” “fluffy snowman.”
7. Pom-Pom Pinecones: Soft & Colorful
Another simple craft using pinecones, this one focuses on color recognition and fine motor dexterity.
- Materials: Pinecones, small pom-poms (various colors), craft glue, string.
- Steps:
- Gather: Again, a nature walk to find pinecones can be part of the fun.
- Glue: Help your child put small dabs of glue into the gaps of the pinecone.
- Stick: Have them gently press the pom-poms into the glue, filling the pinecone.
- Hang: Add a string for hanging.
- Communication Focus:
- Colors: Naming each color of pom-pom as they place it.
- Counting: Counting how many pom-poms they’ve added.
- Actions: “Put in,” “stick,” “press.”
- Textures: Contrasting “spiky” pinecone with “soft” pom-poms.
- Choices: “Do you want a red or a green pom-pom next?”
- Speech Blubs Connection: Just as this craft uses simple, colorful elements to create something beautiful and tactile, Speech Blubs uses structured, engaging play to build complex communication skills. We take core speech concepts and present them in an accessible, joyful format. Ready to see how? Start your 7-day free trial today!
8. Handprint/Footprint Ornaments: Cherished Memories
Capture a moment in time with these incredibly personal and heartwarming ornaments.
- Materials: Salt dough (as above) or air-dry clay, rolling pin, paint, glitter, ribbon.
- Steps:
- Prepare Dough: Make or prepare your salt dough/clay.
- Press Prints: Roll out the dough/clay and gently help your child press their hand or foot into it to create a clear print.
- Cut & Hole: Use a large cookie cutter or knife to cut around the print, creating an ornament shape. Make a hole for hanging.
- Bake/Dry: Bake salt dough or air-dry clay according to instructions.
- Decorate: Once dry, your child can paint their print, add glitter, and write their name and the year on the back.
- Hang: Thread with ribbon.
- Communication Focus:
- Body Parts: “Hand,” “foot,” “fingers,” “toes.”
- Actions: “Press,” “squish,” “paint.”
- Sensory: Discussing the “cool,” “soft” dough.
- Time Concepts: “Last year,” “this year,” talking about growth.
- Possession: “My hand,” “your foot.”
- Speech Blubs Connection: These crafts become cherished family memories, much like the shared learning experiences with our app create powerful family connections and reinforce the value of every step in a child’s communication journey.
9. Cereal Loop Garlands/Ornaments: Edible Stringing Fun
This craft is excellent for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- Materials: O-shaped cereal (like Cheerios), pipe cleaners or thick string/yarn, optional food coloring (to dye cereal).
- Steps:
- Dye (Optional): If desired, gently shake cereal in a bag with a few drops of food coloring and a tiny bit of water. Spread on parchment paper to dry.
- Thread: Help your child thread the cereal onto pipe cleaners or string.
- Shape: For ornaments, bend pipe cleaners into shapes like candy canes, wreaths, or stars. For garlands, simply keep threading!
- Communication Focus:
- Colors: Naming the cereal colors.
- Counting: Counting pieces of cereal.
- Actions: “Thread,” “eat,” “bend.”
- Concepts: “Long” garland, “round” cereal.
- Fine Motor for Speech: The precise motion of threading cereal helps strengthen the muscles used for oral motor control, indirectly aiding articulation.
10. Popsicle Stick Photo Frames: Personal Touch
Turn simple craft sticks into personalized frames for treasured photos, making lovely gifts or tree ornaments.
- Materials: Popsicle sticks, craft glue, paint or markers, glitter, small photos, ribbon.
- Steps:
- Frame: Glue 4 popsicle sticks together to form a square frame.
- Decorate: Let your child paint or decorate the frame with markers, glitter, or small stickers.
- Attach Photo: Once dry, glue a small photo (cut to fit the frame) to the back of the frame.
- Hang: Attach a loop of ribbon to the top.
- Communication Focus:
- Naming: Identifying family members or friends in the photo.
- Describing: Talking about what’s happening in the picture, emotions (“happy,” “smiling”).
- Possession: “My mom,” “your brother.”
- Colors: Describing colors used in decoration and in the photo.
- Actions: “Glue,” “paint,” “stick.”
Maximizing Communication with Speech Blubs
While hands-on crafting offers incredible developmental benefits, especially for communication, sometimes children need a little extra, targeted support. That’s where Speech Blubs comes in, complementing these joyful activities with an evidence-based approach to speech and language development.
How We Help Children Find Their Voice
- Our Unique Video Modeling: At Speech Blubs, we leverage the natural human instinct to learn by observation. Our app features thousands of real children, not animated characters, modeling speech sounds, words, and sentences. Children learn by watching and imitating their peers, a method that is incredibly engaging, effective, and backed by extensive research into mirror neurons. This “smart screen time” is a powerful contrast to passive viewing, encouraging active participation and imitation. You can explore the science behind our highly-rated method on our research page.
- Interactive and Engaging: From silly sound games to engaging vocabulary sections, the Speech Blubs app is designed to make learning feel like play. This joyful approach reduces frustration and builds a positive association with communication.
- Beyond Crafting: While crafting builds foundational skills and vocabulary in a general sense, the Speech Blubs app provides structured, playful opportunities to practice specific sounds, words, and sentences in a targeted way. For example, a child who struggles with specific consonant sounds can find targeted exercises in the app that make practicing those sounds fun and repeatable, just as crafting helps refine fine motor skills.
- Fostering Confidence: The app is designed to celebrate every attempt and every success, no matter how small. This positive reinforcement empowers children to keep trying, building their confidence to “speak their minds and hearts.”
Why Speech Blubs is the Right Choice for Your Family
Our commitment to empowering children stems from a deep understanding of the challenges they face. We are dedicated to providing an immediate, effective, and joyful solution for families seeking speech support.
- Empowering Communication: We help children find their voice, building the confidence they need to express themselves clearly and reduce the frustration that can come with communication difficulties.
- Developing Foundational Skills: The app focuses on key areas like articulation, vocabulary, early literacy, and social communication, all presented in an age-appropriate and engaging manner.
- Joyful Family Learning Moments: Speech Blubs is designed for active co-play. It’s a tool for family connection, where parents and children can learn and grow together.
- Proven Results: We are proud of the positive impact we’ve had on families worldwide. Many parents have seen remarkable progress in their child’s speech and confidence. Consider the benefits other parents have seen and read their stories here.
Unlocking the Full Potential: Our Subscription Plans
We want to make the benefits of Speech Blubs accessible to as many families as possible. We offer flexible subscription plans, but one stands out for its incredible value and comprehensive features.
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Conclusion
Christmas ornament crafts offer far more than just festive decorations; they are invaluable tools for nurturing your child’s creativity, fine motor skills, and, crucially, their communication abilities. By engaging in these simple, joyful activities with intentional interaction and language modeling, you’re not just creating keepsakes; you’re building foundational skills that empower your child to connect with the world around them.
At Speech Blubs, we are committed to supporting every child’s journey to confident communication. Our app complements these hands-on experiences, providing a joyful, science-backed way for children to practice and master speech and language skills through “smart screen time” and our unique video modeling approach. Together, crafting and Speech Blubs create a holistic, engaging, and effective path to helping your child “speak their minds and hearts.”
This holiday season, embark on a journey of creativity and communication with your child. Discover the magic of making, talking, and learning together. Ready to empower your child’s voice? Download Speech Blubs today from the App Store or Google Play, or sign up for your free trial on our website. Remember to choose the Yearly plan to unlock the best value, including your 7-day free trial and a full suite of premium features designed to make every step of their communication journey a success!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What age group are these crafts suitable for? A1: Many of these crafts are adaptable for various age groups! Toddlers (1-3 years) can participate in simple tasks like sticking pom-poms, making fingerprints, or painting large surfaces with supervision. Preschoolers (3-5 years) can handle more steps like gluing pasta, using child-safe scissors, and following two-step directions. School-aged children (6+) can independently manage most steps, including cutting, intricate decorating, and even helping with preparation. Always choose crafts and materials appropriate for your child’s developmental stage and ensure close supervision, especially with small parts.
Q2: How can I encourage my child to talk more during crafting? A2: The key is to make it natural and fun! Use open-ended questions like, “What color should we use next?” or “Tell me about your snowflake.” Narrate your actions and your child’s actions (“You’re squeezing the glue!”). Offer choices (“Do you want the big star or the small star?”). Model language by using descriptive words (“This glitter is so sparkly!”). Encourage them to ask for materials by name. Most importantly, focus on the joy of interaction rather than demanding specific words; gentle prompts and positive reinforcement go a long way.
Q3: How does Speech Blubs complement hands-on activities like crafting? A3: Crafting is fantastic for developing fine motor skills, building vocabulary through contextual learning, and fostering social interaction. Speech Blubs complements this by offering targeted practice for specific speech sounds and words in a fun, engaging digital environment. Our unique video modeling methodology allows children to learn by imitating their peers, providing a structured yet playful way to refine articulation and expand vocabulary beyond what a craft session might cover. It’s “smart screen time” that actively engages your child, working hand-in-hand with hands-on play for holistic language development.
Q4: What if my child gets frustrated during crafting or with the app? A4: Frustration is a natural part of learning. During crafting, simplify the task, offer more assistance, or take a break. Remind them it’s about the fun of making, not perfection. With Speech Blubs, our app is designed to be joyful and intuitive, but if frustration arises, consider what might be challenging. Is the activity too hard? Is it a difficult sound? Take a break, try a different activity, or just spend time exploring together without pressure. Our 24-hour support response time for Yearly Plan subscribers is also available if you need guidance or have technical questions. Remember to always keep it positive and focus on the effort and the process, celebrating small successes along the way.