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✂️ Christmas crafts for kids aged 6 to 9

Children aged 6 to 9 can cut, fold and glue on their own: these Christmas crafts give them a real result to hang in the tree or to give away.

3D paper star: a Christmas craft for 8-year-oldsFold and cut an eight-pointed 3D paper star from two square sheets of paper. Explained step by step, with tips for children aged 6 to 12. Alternative Christmas tree from branches or booksMake an alternative Christmas tree from branches for the wall, or stack books into a Christmas tree. Two ideas with tips for children aged 6 to 12. Christmas table centrepiece with greenery and applesMake a natural Christmas table centrepiece with fir branches, red apples, pine cones and LED lights. No floral foam and no real candles, for ages 6+. Christmas window decorations with chalk pens and paperDecorate your windows for Christmas with chalk pens, paper stars and snowflakes. With tips for getting everything clean again and ideas for ages 6 to 12. Cotton bud snowflakes for preschoolersLay out and glue snowflakes made from cotton buds on dark paper. An easy winter craft for preschoolers from age 3, with no cutting needed. Easy origami reindeer for kids aged 6+Fold a reindeer head from one brown square of paper, with antlers made from your own handprint. Easy origami for children aged 6 to 12. Egg box Christmas baubles for preschoolersTurn an empty egg box into cheerful Christmas baubles for the tree. An easy Christmas craft for toddlers and preschoolers with paint and things from home. Make a family Christmas quiz for Christmas dinnerCraft a Christmas quiz for the family dinner, with question cards, answer boards and a scoreboard. With example questions, for children aged 8 to 12. Felt Christmas decorations to sew with kidsTeach children to sew with a big needle, making soft felt Christmas decorations shaped like a star, heart or tree, stuffed with filling. For ages 7 to 12. Handprint Christmas wreath for preschoolersMake a Christmas wreath from cut-out green paper handprints on a paper plate. An easy Christmas craft for toddlers and preschoolers to do themselves. Homemade Christmas cards with kids: 5 easy ideasMake your own Christmas cards with children. A step-by-step pop-up Christmas tree card and four other easy ideas with paper, paint and things from home. Homemade Christmas gift tags: 6 ideas for kidsMake your own Christmas gift tags from old boxes, with stamps, mini drawings, felt or a snowman. Six easy ideas for children aged 6 to 12. Homemade Christmas memory game with drawingsMake your own Christmas memory game with 16 pairs of cards and hand-drawn Christmas pictures. A lovely gift and a cosy game for the Christmas holidays. Homemade snow globe in a jar: how to do it with kidsMake your own snow globe from a glass jar, water and glitter, with tips to keep the water clear. A Christmas craft for children aged 7 and up. Homemade wrapping paper: stamping with kidsMake your own Christmas wrapping paper with potato, cork and toilet roll stamps on brown paper. Cheap, eco-friendly and fun for children aged 6 to 12. How to cut paper snowflakes with six pointsLearn to cut real six-pointed paper snowflakes. How to fold the paper, plus three cutting patterns from easy to hard, for children aged 6 to 12. Jam jar Christmas lantern with an LED tea lightMake a Christmas lantern from an empty jam jar, tissue paper and an LED tea light. Safe, cosy and easy for children aged 6 to 12, with silhouette ideas. Wish list booklet for Father Christmas to makeFold a wish list booklet for Father Christmas from one sheet of paper, with pages about you, your wishes and wishes you cannot wrap. For ages 6 to 12. Lolly stick Christmas decorations: tree, sleigh, snowflakeMake three Christmas decorations from wooden lolly sticks: a tree, a sleigh and a snowflake. Tips for gluing, painting and decorating for ages 6 to 12. Lolly stick Christmas star for preschoolersMake a Christmas star from five lolly sticks together. A grown-up glues the star, your preschooler paints and decorates. An easy craft from age 3. Origami Christmas tree for kids aged 8+Fold an origami Christmas tree from three green squares stacked on top of each other. Explained step by step, with an easier version for younger children. Origami gift box with lid for ChristmasFold a sturdy gift box with a lid from two square sheets of paper, no glue needed. Perfect for small Christmas gifts, for children aged 8 and up. Paper bag reindeer puppet for preschoolersTurn a brown paper bag into a reindeer puppet with handprint antlers. An easy Christmas craft for toddlers and preschoolers from age 3. Paper chain Christmas garland with preschoolersMake a cheerful Christmas garland from strips of coloured paper, link by link. An easy, cheap Christmas craft for toddlers and preschoolers. Cut-out paper Christmas garland of trees and snowmenCut a paper Christmas garland with a row of trees, snowmen or stars that hold hands. With concertina folding and tips for children aged 6 to 12. Paper Christmas hat craft for preschoolersMake a paper Christmas hat together that your child can wear. An easy Christmas craft for toddlers and preschoolers, with cotton wool or paper balls. Paper plate Christmas wreath craft for kidsMake a colourful Christmas wreath from a paper plate, tissue paper and a ribbon. Easy cutting, scrunching and sticking for children aged 3 and up. Pine cone crafts: Christmas figures for kidsMake gnomes, angels, owls and snowmen from pine cones, felt and paper. A nature Christmas craft for children aged 6 to 12, with tips and safety notes. Pipe cleaner and bead Christmas decorationsThread big beads onto a pipe cleaner and bend it into a candy cane, wreath or star. A Christmas craft for preschoolers from age 3, with close supervision. Salt dough Christmas decorations: easy recipe for kidsMake salt dough Christmas decorations with just flour, salt and water. Easy recipe, baking times, painting tips and ideas for handprint keepsakes. Sew a felt Christmas stocking with kidsSew a felt Christmas stocking with a big needle and wool. With a simple pattern to draw yourself, easy stitches and tips for children aged 7 to 12. Toilet roll advent calendar (or envelopes) with kidsMake an advent calendar from 24 toilet rolls or envelopes and fill it with little activities instead of sweets. With 24 ideas for children aged 6 to 12. Toilet roll Christmas tree craft for kidsTurn empty toilet roll tubes into a cheerful Christmas tree with paint, glue and a paper star. A free, easy recycled Christmas craft for children aged 3+.