As Christmas quickly approaches, many parents are starting to think about kids Christmas party ideas.

We know that every child is different, so we have a variety of crafts and ideas that are all encompassing and ensured fun for preschoolers!

Kids Christmas Party Ideas

Have a dance party!

Play some of your preschoolers' favorite Christmas songs and have a blast dancing around the classroom. This is a great way to get everyone in the holiday spirit and for your preschool Christmas party to be full of energy!

Make personalized Christmas cards for friends and family.

This is a great activity to spread some holiday cheer and an easy craft for children to make for mom and dad. Parents and guardians will appreciate the thoughtfulness of your students' cards.

Have a gingerbread house decorating party!

This classic Christmas activity is always a hit with students and a great kids Christmas party idea. You can either make the gingerbread houses ahead of time, have the kids help you make them, or order a kit Here!

Make homemade Christmas decorations.

This is a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and add a personal touch to your students' home décor. Check out our holiday themed activities for daycare blog posts Here!

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New Year's Crafts for Preschoolers

Make a paper chain

This is a great way to countdown the days until the New Year. What you need for this craft is construction paper, scissors, and glue.

Once you have those materials, simply cut strips of construction paper, glue them together to form a chain, and decorate with markers or crayons!

Create a New Year's hat

This is a fun and easy craft that your kids will love. All you need is construction paper, scissors, glitter, and glue. Simply have your students cut out a strip of construction paper to fit around their head, then decorate with glitter and anything else they want!

Make a noise maker!

This is a great way to ring in the new year and make some noise. All you need for this craft is toilet paper rolls, markers, crayons, glue, and confetti.

Simply decorate the toilet paper rolls however you want, then fill them with confetti and glue the ends shut.

Make a New Year’s resolution list.

This is a great way to help your child set goals for the upcoming year and a good opportunity to teach them about goal setting.

All you need is a piece of paper and a pencil. encourage your students to think about things they want to do differently or learn in the upcoming year. Once they have their list, help them turn it into realistic goals.

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Christmas Party Food Ideas

Bake Christmas cookies together!

This is always a classic and kids love getting their hands dirty in the kitchen. Be sure to have some extra sprinkles on hand for decoration.

Set up a station with different types of cookies, icing, and sprinkles. Then, let the kids decorate to their heart’s content!

Fruit Kabobs

This is a great option if you are looking for something healthy and festive. Simply take some of your child’s favorite fruits and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Once they are cut up, put them on skewers and voila! You have a healthy and fun snack that kids will love.

Mini Pizza Bagels

This is a great option if you are looking for something that is both easy to make and delicious.

Simply take mini bagels and top them with pizza sauce and cheese. Then, bake them in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

This is a great option if you are looking for something that is both festive and delicious. Simply bake cupcakes and frost them with green icing. Then, use candy to decorate them into little Christmas trees.

Reindeer Food

This is a great option if you want to do something that is both fun and festive. Simply take some oatmeal and mix it with some glitter.

Then, put it in a bag and decorate it with a reindeer face. Be sure to include a note that says “Sprinkle this on your lawn on Christmas eve! The reindeers will love it!”

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We hope you enjoyed these kids Christmas party ideas, New Year's crafts, and children's Christmas party food ideas.

Be sure to try some of them out and have a happy holiday season!