Easy Holiday Cards Made by Your Little Elves

The holiday season is a great time of year to have some creative fun and bond with your little ones. Preschool and elementary-aged children love arts and crafts, and the these fun little projects help young ones develop gross motor, fine motor, and creativity skills.

All it takes to have a bunch of holiday fun with your little ones is:

1.       Kid friendly scissors

2.       1 glue stick per child (or glue dots, a new favorite at our house)

3.       Holiday cookie cutters

4.       Red construction paper (or any other color they desire)

5.       A box of washable markers

6.       Glitter (optional)

Kid-made holiday cards are fun to make and to receive. The cutting, drawing, gluing, and decorating is lots of fun and it helps children develop and hone necessary skills. Completing these cards is easy. Start by folding the red construction paper and place the desired cookie cutter up against the folded edge of the paper. Next, help your child trace the cookie cutter, leaving the folded edge in tack. Then cut out the traced shape. Remember; do not cut the folded edge, as you want this to open like a card.

Once it is cut out, help your child decorate the front by using the glue stick and glitter. Open it up and allow them to draw a picture or write a message. If they cannot yet write, let them tell you the message and you can write it for them. Have them “sign” the card and it is set to be delivered for the Holidays! This little project only costs a few dollars, gives you quality time with your child, and is a true blessing to the recipients. 

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