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Easy Toddler Christmas Gifts for Family

by The Empowered Educator 4 Comments

I can no longer pretend it isn't time to start organising the Christmas gifts for Grandparents, other family members and friends (I know some of you will already have it sorted though!!) so I have been looking through our Christmas ideas from last year for a little inspiration.

I really love giving gifts from the kids, they just mean so much more and the children can play a real part in the gift giving process. For those of you who are just getting into the Christmas spirit (my excuse is I had to get through my Birthday first, what's yours?) perhaps you might find some inspiration for gifts or toddler friendly craft in the collection below.

I'll be adding more of our Christmas craft and gifts over the next few weeks but we don't tend to go to crazy with the Christmas theme as it can all become a little overwhelming!

The following gift ideas are perfect for those on a budget and for getting younger toddlers involved in the magic of Christmas. Just click on the photo heading for more information about each activity. I do hope you find something to get you excited about helping the kids to create some handmade kiddie gifts for family this year….

Easy Toddler Christmas Gifts for Family

Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Saltdough Handprint Keepsakes – 

We made these for Father's Day but they make perfect Christmas gifts too. Why not try feet prints as an alternative?

Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

DIY Christmas Puffy Paint Pictures

Create some puffy paint masterpieces to brighten up the festivities…you just need some flour and a microwave!
Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Balcony Salad Barrel

A lovely gift for the gardeners in the family and the kids will enjoy helping to plant and arrange as well as look after until the special day!
Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Microwave Salt Dough Ornaments

The whole family will enjoy making some of these colourful ornaments and the microwave recipe cuts down drying time and allows them to be ready for painting a lot sooner.
They make special gifts to place on grandma's tree!
Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Easy Homemade Christmas Cards

You really just can't go past a special Christmas card!

Sensory Christmas Stamping

I love doing stamping with kids of all ages and these prints make fantastic Christmas wrapping paper!
Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Fruit and Almond Balls

Get the kids in the kitchen helping to make some Christmas goodies!
Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Almond Gingerbread Biscuits

A little twist on the usual gingerbread recipe….

Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Easy Toddler Christmas Wreaths

My all time favourite Christmas craft…I just love how the kids can create their wreath to look however they want. And they are quite special hanging around the walls at Christmas time. I know they would make lovely gifts for proud grandparents!

Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Need more ideas for Christmas craft you can do easily with the children? I've also collected a list of fantastic activities and homemade gifts from some  of my favourite bloggers. I do hope you stop by for a visit!

Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Clockwise around the collage…

Homemade crayon resist gift tags by One Perfect Day
Christmas creative drawing prompt by Creative Play Central
Recycled wrapping paper decorating ideas by Wildlife Fun 4 Kids
Santa Hands Christmas ornaments by Paging Fun Mums
Tinsel Playdough by Laughing Kids Learn
Thrifty Sharpie Platters by Just for Daisy
Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Clockwise around the collage…

Playdough fun with Christmas Cookie Cutters by One Perfect Day
Simple Christmas Threading by Picklebums
Kid made rainbow angel wings by The Craft Train
Simple Santa decoration by Laughing Kids Learn
Festive Christmas Countdown by Creative Play Central
DIY Clay Christmas Owls by Paging Fun Mums
Tinsel Treats Table Tree by Learn with Play at Home
Over 25 Easy Christmas craft and present ideas for family - Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Clockwise around the collage…

Finger print Christmas pictures by Creative Play Central
Christmas fine motor playdough kit by Racheous Lovable Learning
Make a Christmas theme memory game by One Perfect Day
Easy Christmas Sponge Stamping by Adventures at Home with Mum
Making personal wrapping paper by My Little Bookcase
Or for even more inspiration you can visit my Pinterest boards…
Celebrating Christmas
Gifts to Make


Have you started your Christmas crafting or present buying yet?

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Warm Wishes

Filed Under: Christmas, fine motor fun, Home daycare, toddler

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Comments

  1. Louise Thomsen says

    26/11/2013 at 12:28 pm

    What a great round-up! Thank you for including us :).
    Louise x
    Paging Fun Mums

    Reply
  2. Kate Lloyd says

    26/11/2013 at 12:56 pm

    Such a wonderful collection of ideas. Perfect for a dimly day care provider or teacher in a childcare or preschool. Love this so much.
    Thanks for including posts by Laughing Kids Learn. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  3. karen says

    27/11/2013 at 10:49 am

    loads of great ideas, I think we’ll start with the paper plate wreaths tomorrow!

    Reply
  4. Twins Squared says

    07/12/2013 at 3:05 pm

    I might just try the wreaths too! It’s a VERY cold Saturday. Not much planned here – might be a fun craft to interject into the day! Hope you are enjoying your holiday season so far!

    Reply

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Hi, I'm Jode, Mum to twins and a teen, and an early childhood educator.
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