Everything we have for December with a toddler or preschooler, sorted by what you are trying to do today. Each idea uses supplies you already have and is checked for small parts.
Start with the planChristmas Planning Checklist for Families: An 8-Week TimelineAn 8-week timeline from our sister site Neutrals & Nooks Free toolElf Night PlannerA 24-night elf plan sized for toddlers. Swap any night, then print it. Free by email24 Days of PrintablesA new printable in your inbox every morning from December 1 to 24, with a countdown calendar for the fridge.Crafts and keepsakes
Ornaments, handprints and gifts a small child can really make.
The Elf and Santa
Low-effort Elf nights and letters to and from the North Pole.
Gifts and stockings
What to buy a small child who loves to make things.
Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers That Aren’t Junk (Ages 1 to 3)Stocking stuffers for toddlers age 1 to 3 that get real play and art use, with an age table and the toilet-paper-tube…
Gifts for Kids Who Love Crafts: Art Supplies by Age (2 to 8)Best gifts for kids who love crafts, ages 2 to 8: what each age can use alone, what to skip for under-3s, and a…More Christmas help from our family of sites: A calm home (Neutrals & Nooks)