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Contents

1. Why Christmas Crafts are More Than Just Fun
2. Adding Talking to Craft Time
3. Speech Blubs: Your Holiday Communication Helper
4. Easy & Fun Christmas Crafts for Kids
5. Getting the Most Learning from Speech Blubs During Holiday Crafts
6. Picking the Right Speech Blubs Plan: Great Value for Your Family
7. Wrapping Up
8. Common Questions (FAQ)

As the holidays sparkle and shine, filling our homes with that warm, fuzzy feeling, there's a special kind of magic that only kids can really understand. From the twinkly lights to waiting for Santa, Christmas is full of things to see, smell, touch, and imagine! For us grown-ups, this is a fantastic time to connect with our kids in a way that's not just fun, but also helps them learn and grow – especially when it comes to talking. In this blog post, we're sharing a whole sleigh-full of Christmas craft ideas that are easy to do and that help your kids with their speech, language, and how they interact with others. We'll show you how these activities can turn holiday fun into awesome learning moments, and how Speech Blubs can help even more, so your child can really say what's on their mind and in their heart.

Why Christmas Crafts are More Than Just Fun

Making things during the holidays is a favorite tradition for lots of families, and it's good for more than just making pretty decorations! These activities give kids a chance to learn and grow in lots of different ways.

Building Little Hand Skills

Whether they're using kid-safe scissors, carefully putting on glitter, or stringing beads, Christmas crafts are perfect for helping kids get better at using their hands. These little movements help build the muscles in their hands and fingers, which is super important for things like writing, buttoning their clothes, and feeding themselves. The more they practice, the better they get at using their hands, which helps them learn other things later on.

Unleashing Creativity and Imagination

When kids have a bunch of craft supplies, they see possibilities that we grown-ups often miss. A simple pinecone can become a beautiful Christmas tree, and a paper plate can turn into Santa's happy face. Crafts help kids think outside the box, play around with colors and textures, and make their ideas come to life. This kind of imaginative play is important for learning how to solve problems and be flexible, which are both really helpful in today's world.

Helping Brains Grow

Doing crafts involves lots of thinking. Kids learn to follow instructions, put steps in order, know their shapes and colors, and understand how things work. For example, they learn that glue sticks things together, or that cutting along a line makes a certain shape. These mental exercises help build pathways in their brains, which makes them better at focusing, remembering things, and understanding where things are in space.

Building Confidence and Feeling Good

There's a great feeling that comes from making something with your own two hands. When a child proudly shows off their handmade ornament or gift, it makes them feel good about themselves. They learn that when they try hard, they can make things happen, which encourages them to try new things. This positive feeling is super important for their emotional growth.

Connecting with Family and Talking to Each Other

Maybe the best part about doing holiday crafts is that it brings families together. Sitting together, sharing supplies, talking about ideas, and working towards something together makes your family stronger. These moments create memories that last a lifetime, and they give you a relaxed way to talk to each other. You can show your child how to use words, ask them questions that make them think, and encourage them to tell you what they think and feel about what they're making. For a parent whose child is just starting to put words together, explaining how to do a craft can be a great way to practice words like "first," "then," and "next," or action words like "cut" and "glue."

Adding Talking to Craft Time

Craft time is a treasure trove for helping kids learn to talk. It's a natural, fun place where they can pick up new words, practice saying them clearly, and learn to tell stories without even realizing they're learning.

Describing Things: Colors, Feels, Shapes

Imagine making a "sparkly, soft, red reindeer" or a "bumpy, green pinecone tree." Crafts are a great way to use describing words. Ask your child to describe the things they're using – "Is the cotton ball soft or hard?" "What color is the paint?" "Is this glitter shiny?" This helps them learn new words and understand how to describe things, which is important for saying what they mean.

Following Directions and Putting Things in Order

Most crafts have a few steps. This is a perfect chance to practice following instructions. "First, glue the eyes, then add the nose." As your child gets better at it, you can ask them to tell you the instructions or explain what to do next. This not only helps them listen better, but also helps them understand how to put things in order and understand time.

Asking Questions and Sharing Ideas

Craft time can be a great time to chat. Ask questions like, "What do you want to make next?" "How do you think we can make this part stick?" "What do you like best about what you made?" Encourage them to say what they want and like. Even saying simple things like, "I want the blue crayon" is good practice for talking.

Sharing and Playing Together

If you're doing crafts with more than one child or with your whole family, sharing things and space helps them learn how to talk to each other. Kids learn to ask nicely for things ("Can I please have the glue?"), take turns, and offer to help. These are important skills for learning how to talk to people and understand how they feel.

Telling the Craft Story

When a craft is finished, ask your child to talk about it. "Tell me about your snowman!" "What did you use to make Santa's beard?" This helps them learn to tell stories, remember things in order, and say what they think. This kind of storytelling is a great skill to have before learning to read and write.

Speech Blubs: Your Holiday Communication Helper

At Speech Blubs, we know how much it means to help a child find their voice. Our goal is to help kids "say what's on their mind and in their heart." We believe every child should have the chance to talk clearly and happily. Our company started because our founders grew up with speech problems and wanted to create the tool they wish they had – something that could quickly, effectively, and happily help the 1 in 4 kids who need help with their speech.

How Watching Videos Helps Learning

We use a special way of teaching that mixes science with play, creating "smart screen time" that's different from anything else. We're not like watching cartoons. Instead,Speech Blubsis a great way for families to connect, using something called "video modeling." Kids learn by watching and copying other kids, which has been proven to work really well. This method uses mirror neurons, which help kids understand and copy actions and sounds without even thinking about it. You can read more about thescience behind our method here.

"Smart Screen Time" for Learning Skills

We turn screen time into something fun and educational. Instead of just watching, kids get to join in, repeat words, make sounds, and follow instructions with other kids in the app. This is really important for learning how to communicate well. For example, if your child is making a paper plate Santa, they can open Speech Blubs and go to sections like "What Am I Doing?" to practice action words like "cutting," "gluing," or "painting," or "My Body" to name the parts of Santa's face.

Real-World Fun

Our app is made to connect with what kids do every day. If your 3-year-old is a "late talker" and loves animals, the "Animal Kingdom" section is a fun way to practice "moo" and "baa" sounds, which they can then use when talking about reindeer during craft time. Or, if your child is making a sparkly snowflake, the app is a perfect way to practice words like 'sparkle,' 'snow,' and 'star' aloud, maybe with a little help from our "Early Sounds" section. The app is made to be interactive, so it encourages kids to repeat things and join in, turning learning into a fun game.

Easy & Fun Christmas Crafts for Kids

Here are some fun Christmas craft ideas that are easy to set up, don't need a lot of supplies, and give lots of chances to practice talking.

Craft 1: Paper Plate Santa

A classic holiday craft that makes everyone smile!

• What You'll Need:Paper plates, cotton balls, red paper, googly eyes, red pom-pom (for nose), glue stick, scissors.
• How to Make It:
• 1. Cut a big triangle from the red paper for Santa's hat and glue it to the top of the paper plate.
  2. Glue cotton balls along the bottom of the hat and around the bottom of the plate for his beard.
  3. Stick on the googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose in the middle.
  4. Draw a big, happy mouth under the nose.
• Ways to Help with Talking:
• • Colors:"Red hat," "white beard."
  • Body Parts:"Eyes," "nose," "mouth," "beard."
  • Action Words:"Cut," "glue," "draw," "stick."
  • Sounds:"Ho ho ho!" (Santa's laugh).
  • Descriptions:"Jolly Santa," "fluffy beard."

Craft 2: Cotton Ball Snowman

Easy, fun to touch, and super cute!

• What You'll Need:Blue or black paper, white glue, cotton balls, small twigs, googly eyes, orange paper (for nose), markers.
• How to Make It:
• 1. Draw three circles on the paper to make the snowman's body.
  2. Put glue inside the circles and have your child stick cotton balls on them to fill them in.
  3. Add googly eyes, an orange triangle nose, and small twig arms.
  4. Draw a mouth and buttons with markers.
• Ways to Help with Talking:
• • Describing Words:"Soft," "fluffy," "cold" (if talking about real snow), "round."
  • Body Parts:"Head," "body," "arms," "eyes," "nose."
  • Putting in Order:"First we glue, then we stick."
  • Counting:"One, two, three cotton balls."
  • Where Things Are:"On top," "next to."

Craft 3: Handprint Reindeer Ornaments

A special keepsake and a fun activity all in one!

• What You'll Need:Brown washable paint, cardstock or thick paper, googly eyes, red pom-poms (for Rudolph's nose), markers, ribbon.
• How to Make It:
• 1. Paint your child's hand brown.
  2. Press their hand onto the paper, with their fingers spread out, to make the reindeer's antlers.
  3. Let it dry, then turn it upside down (fingers become antlers).
  4. Glue on googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose.
  5. Draw a mouth. Punch a hole at the top and thread a ribbon through it.
• Ways to Help with Talking:
• • Actions:"Paint," "press," "print," "dry," "hang."
  • Colors:"Brown," "red."
  • Counting:"How many fingers?"
  • Ideas:"Big hand," "small hand."
  • Storytelling:Talk about Rudolph flying and leading Santa's sleigh.

Craft 4: DIY Salt Dough Ornaments

Fun to touch and feel, and you can paint them and keep them for years.

• What You'll Need:1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1/2 cup water, cookie cutters (Christmas shapes), rolling pin, straw, baking sheet, acrylic paints, brushes, glitter, ribbon.
• How to Make It:
• 1. Mix flour, salt, and water in a bowl until it forms a dough. Knead it for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  4. Make a hole at the top of each ornament with a straw.
  5. Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 2-3 hours until it's hard. Let it cool.
  6. Paint and decorate!
• Ways to Help with Talking:
• • Action Words:"Mix," "knead," "roll," "cut," "bake," "paint," "decorate."
  • Feeling Words:"Sticky," "smooth," "hard," "soft."
  • Shapes:"Star," "tree," "bell" (whatever cookie cutters you use).
  • Putting in Order:Explain each step as you do it.
  • Ideas:"Hot," "cold," "thick," "thin."

Craft 5: Pinecone Christmas Trees

A beautiful way to bring nature inside.

• What You'll Need:Pinecones, green paint, glitter, small pom-poms, glue, star stickers or small foam stars.
• How to Make It:
• 1. Paint the pinecones green (or other Christmas colors). Let them dry.
  2. Put glue on the tips of the pinecone pieces and sprinkle with glitter.
  3. Glue small pom-poms onto the pieces as "ornaments."
  4. Put a star sticker or foam star on top.
• Ways to Help with Talking:
• • Nature Words:"Pinecone," "tree," "forest."
  • Colors:"Green," "red," "gold," "silver."
  • Descriptions:"Pointy," "bumpy," "sparkly," "sticky."
  • Where Things Are:"On top," "inside," "around."
  • Counting:"How many pom-poms did you use?"

Craft 6: Cardboard Tube Angels/Characters

Turn old household items into fun characters.

• What You'll Need:Empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls, construction paper (different colors), glue, markers, yarn (for hair), glitter, cotton balls.
• How to Make It:
• 1. Wrap cardboard tubes with construction paper for the body.
  2. Cut out circles for heads, and wings for angels, or other shapes for character accessories.
  3. Glue yarn for hair, draw faces, and decorate with glitter, cotton balls (for clouds or beards), etc.
  4. Make a whole family of holiday characters!
• Ways to Help with Talking:
• • Character Names:"Angel," "elf," "Santa," "reindeer."
  • Describing Words:"Tall," "short," "shiny," "pretty."
  • Action Words:"Wrap," "cut," "draw," "decorate."
  • Storytelling:Make up a play with the characters you make. "The angel flew to the star."
  • Comparing:"My elf is taller than your angel."

Craft 7: Cookie Cutter Stamping Cards

Easy and perfect for making holiday cards.

• What You'll Need:Christmas cookie cutters, washable paint, paper or blank cards, paper plates.
• How to Make It:
• 1. Squirt different colored paints onto paper plates.
  2. Dip the cookie cutters into the paint.
  3. Press the paint-covered cookie cutters onto the paper to make fun designs.
  4. Let it dry, then write messages or have your child tell you what to write.
• Ways to Help with Talking:
• • Shapes:"Star," "tree," "gingerbread man."
  • Colors:"Red," "green," "gold," "silver."
  • Action Words:"Dip," "press," "stamp," "make."
  • Talking to People:Talk about who the card is for and what to write. "Happy Christmas, Grandma!"
  • Feeling:"Squishy paint," "wet."

Craft 8: Jingle Bell Bracelets/Anklets

A fun, noisy craft that helps with sound play.

• What You'll Need:Pipe cleaners, jingle bells (different sizes if you can).
• How to Make It:
• 1. Thread jingle bells onto a pipe cleaner.
  2. When you have enough bells on, twist the ends of the pipe cleaner together to make a circle that fits around your child’s wrist or ankle.
  3. Shake it and make music!
• Ways to Help with Talking:
• • Sounds:"Jingle, jingle!" "Shake, shake!"
  • Counting:"How many bells did you put on?"
  • Ideas:"Big bell," "small bell," "loud," "quiet."
  • Actions:"Thread," "twist," "shake," "wear."
  • Rhymes/Songs:Sing "Jingle Bells" while wearing them.

Getting the Most Learning from Speech Blubs During Holiday Crafts

Speech Blubs is great because it can take these fun craft times and turn them into practice for speaking and language.

Connecting Craft Ideas to App Activities

After making a snowman, for example, open Speech Blubs and go to the "Animals" section to practice animal sounds or "What Am I Doing?" for actions like "jumping" (like a snowman leaping into snow!). If you've just made a beautiful Christmas tree, check out the "Colors" or "Shapes" sections to practice those words, or even the "Early Sounds" section to practice sounds like 't' for 'tree' or 's' for 'star'.

Using the App to Practice Words

For a child who is learning new words, Speech Blubs has lots of pictures and sounds of words that go with almost anything. If your child is working on describing words during craft time, the app can help them even more with fun activities that focus on those words. Our way of showing videos of other kids is really helpful because it helps them learn new words and sounds with confidence.

Making it a Family Thing

Speech Blubs is made for playing together. Sit with your child, join in the activities, repeat words together, and celebrate when they do well. This makes you closer and makes learning more fun and helpful. This is "smart screen time" that helps you talk and connect, not just watch.

Understanding the Science: How Mirror Neurons Help

Our method is based on science and how the brain works, using something called mirror neurons. When kids watch other kids in the app making sounds and moving, their mirror neurons help them understand and copy those actions themselves. This makes Speech Blubs a really helpful tool, putting us at the top of speech apps in the world, according to the MARS scale. You can read more about thescience behind our app here.

Is Your Child on Track? A Quick Check

Sometimes, parents wonder if their child is learning to talk as they should. If you're worried or just want to know more about your child's communication skills, we can help. Take ourquick 3-minute check-uptoday. It has 9 easy questions and gives you a plan for what to do next. It's a great way to know if your child could use some extra help, which could include a free 7-day tryout of Speech Blubs. Lots of parents have shared how well it's worked for them; you cansee what other parents are saying here.

Picking the Right Speech Blubs Plan: Great Value for Your Family

We want to make it easy for every family to get help with speech and language. That's why we show you our prices clearly and tell you what you get with each plan.

Monthly vs. Yearly Plan

We have two main ways to sign up:

• Monthly Plan:It costs $14.99 each month. This gives you access to the main Speech Blubs app.
• Yearly Plan:This is what most people choose, and we think it's the best deal. It costs $59.99 per year, which is like paying $4.99 per month – a big savings!

What You Get with the Yearly Plan

The Yearly Plan not only saves you money, but it also gives you lots of extras to help your child learn and make things easier for your family:

• 7-Day Free Tryout:Only the Yearly plan gives you a 7-day free tryout, so you can see all the good things Speech Blubs can do before you decide.
• The Extra Reading Blubs App:You also get our Reading Blubs app, which helps your child learn to read while they're working on their speech.
• Get New Things First:You'll be the first to see new activities, features, and stuff in the app.
• Help in 24 Hours:We promise to answer your questions within 24 hours, so you always have the help you need when you need it.

The Monthly Plan doesn't have these extras, so the Yearly Plan is the best choice for families who want the best value and the most help.

Why the Yearly Plan is the Best Deal

If you choose the Yearly Plan, you'll save 66% compared to paying monthly. More importantly, you'll have constant access to our well-made activities, which helps your child learn without stopping – which is important for learning. With the added bonus of Reading Blubs and quick help, the Yearly plan really gives you everything Speech Blubs has to offer. Help your child become a confident communicator by signing up for the Yearly plan and getting all these great things! You cansign up and start your 7-day free tryout today.

Wrapping Up

The holidays are a magical time to have fun, connect with loved ones, and learn new things. Doing Christmas crafts with your kids is more than just decorating your home; it's a great way to help them learn to use their hands, be creative, and – most importantly – get better at speaking and using language. From describing things to telling stories, these activities give kids a fun, natural place to explore and grow their communication skills. And when you add Speech Blubs, with its fun "smart screen time," these holiday moments become even more special. Our way of showing videos of other kids and our goal of helping kids "say what's on their mind and in their heart" make sure that learning is always fun and helpful.

This Christmas, turn every craft into a conversation, every decoration into a statement, and every moment into a chance to grow.

Ready to bring the magic of communication to your home this holiday season? Choose the Speech Blubs Yearly plan to unlock your 7-day free trial, the Reading Blubs app, and lots of fun speech activities.Get Speech Blubs on the App StoreorGoogle Playtoday and start a fun journey of learning and communication with your child!

Common Questions (FAQ)

1. How do Christmas crafts help with learning to talk?

Christmas crafts naturally involve things that help with speech and language. Kids use words to describe colors, feels, and shapes. They practice following instructions, which helps them understand and put things in order. The activity encourages them to ask questions, share ideas, and tell stories about what they're making, which are all important for learning to communicate.

2. What ages are these crafts good for?

Most of the crafts can be changed to fit different ages, usually from toddlers (with a lot of help from grown-ups) up to kids in early elementary school. Simpler crafts like the cotton ball snowman or handprint reindeer are good for younger kids, focusing on basic actions and words. Older kids can do more complicated things like salt dough ornaments, which lets them talk more and be more creative. Grown-up help is important for all ages.

3. How does Speech Blubs fit in with holiday crafts?

Speech Blubs helps with holiday crafts by giving specific practice that reinforces the words and ideas they learn while crafting. For example, after making animal crafts, kids can practice animal sounds in the app. The app's videos help kids copy sounds and words they might use while crafting, like action words or describing words. This makes a good learning experience that turns "smart screen time" into an extension of hands-on play.

4. What's the best way to start using Speech Blubs?

The best way to start and see all the good things Speech Blubs can do is by choosing our Yearly Plan. This plan includes a 7-day free tryout, so you can explore everything, including the Reading Blubs app, get new things first, and have quick help. You cansign up and start your 7-day free tryout by choosing the Yearly plan here, or justget the Speech Blubs app from the App StoreorGoogle Play Storeand choose the Yearly subscription for your free tryout.