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What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with everything gingerbread? We’re talking ornaments, gingerbread people puppets, creative clay creations, and more. Get your preschooler ready to spread some holiday cheer with our favorite gingerbread crafts!
Salt Dough Gingerbread Ornament
Your preschoolers will love this gingerbread craft that involves mixing up some sensory fun by creating salt dough and then bringing their gingerbread ornaments to life by baking them. Check out the recipe and baking instructions at Adventures of a DIY Mom.
Popsicle Stick Gingerbread People
These popsicle stick gingerbread people make great puppets! Happy Hooligans gives you step-by-step instructions for creating this craft that can be used as ornaments or during pretend play.
Give upcycling a go with this toilet paper (or paper towel) roll gingerbread friend from Meaningful Mama. Let your preschoolers decorate this gingerbread craft with the traditional red and green colors or experiment with a different mix.
There’s never been a cuter gingerbread person than these precious paper plate pals. Natural Beach Living gives different design ideas for your little guys and gals to create..
Your preschooler will have a fun time making, and playing with these gingerbread people puppets from Artsy Momma. They’ll have fun decorating the puppets and using their fine motor skills to attach different gems and jewels to make them shine.
Gingerbread Finger Print Family
This fun finger-painting activity from Crafty Morning lets your preschooler create their very own finger-painted family. This sensory sensation is just the craft to get them into the holiday spirit!
Try a holiday twist on a classic lacing craft that gives your preschooler practice with their fine motor skills. Visit Nurture Store to grab your free gingerbread template and get started.
Gingerbread clay will be a delight for your preschooler’s sense of touch and smell. This clay recipe from Growing a Jeweled Rose involved non-toxic materials to create scented clay that’s ready for play. .
Gingerbread People Suncatchers
If you’re looking for a holiday craft that’s loaded with fun, but light on mess, look no further than these gingerbread people suncatchers from Teaching 2 And 3 Year Olds. This colorful craft will inspire your preschooler’s creativity–try a multicolored version, or holiday colors.
While slime isn’t every parent’s favorite craft to create, this no-stick slime from 123 Home School 4 Me will bring plenty of holiday joy to you and your preschooler. Try adding different colors of glitter to your gingerbread man creation.
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