Stumped on what to do with your toddlers to create memorable moments together and share love and laughter this holiday season? Here are 20 ideas, some of which we personally have tried and loved with our girls. We hope you enjoy!

Here are 20 fun Christmas activities for toddlers under 4:

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1. Decorate Gingerbread Cookies:
   • Set up a cookie decorating station with pre-baked gingerbread cookies and various toppings like icing, sprinkles, and candies.
2. Create Homemade Ornaments:
   • Make simple and toddler-friendly ornaments using materials like colored paper, glue, and glitter. You can also get pre-made ornament making kits, here.
3. Christmas Craft Time:
   • Engage in Christmas-themed crafts such as making paper plate Santas, cotton ball snowmen, or handprint reindeer.
4. Christmas Tree Scavenger Hunt:
   • Hide small Christmas-themed items around the house for a festive scavenger hunt.
5. Build a Snowman (Indoor Version):
   • If you don’t have snow, use white pillows or cushions to build an indoor snowman. Or, you can purchase this kit, here, on Amazon!
6. Santa’s Workshop Pretend Play:
   • Set up a play area as Santa’s workshop with toy tools and wrapping paper for imaginative play.
7. Christmas Storytime:
   • Read Christmas books together. Choose colorful and interactive books to keep them engaged. Here are some of our favorites.
8. Holiday Movie Time:
   • Watch age-appropriate Christmas movies or cartoons together, complete with snacks. We love some of the current holiday shows on Netflix, including: Klaus, Holiday Classics, and Spirit Riding Free – Spirit of Christmas.
9. Letter to Santa:
   • Help the toddlers write or draw their letters to Santa. You can even “mail” them by putting them in a special mailbox.
10. Christmas Tree Exploration:
    • Let your twins explore a small, toddler-friendly Christmas tree. Use plastic ornaments for them to hang and rearrange.
11. DIY Santa Hats:
    • Make simple Santa hats using red construction paper and cotton balls. Let them wear their creations.
12. Festive Playdough:
    • Create Christmas-themed playdough and provide cookie cutters for festive shapes. Click here for ideas.
13. Christmas Dance Party:
    • Play holiday music and have a dance party in the living room.
14. Holiday Lights Adventure:
    • Take a stroll in the evening to admire Christmas lights in the neighborhood. We loaded up our Wonderfold Wagon and toured our neighborhood the other night, the girls had a blast!
15. Stocking Stuffer Surprise:
    • Fill their stockings with small, age-appropriate surprises and let them discover what’s inside.
16. Santa Pancakes for Breakfast:
    • Make Christmas-shaped pancakes for breakfast, and let your kiddos help with toppings like whipped cream and berries.
17. DIY Christmas Cards:
    • Help your toddlers create simple Christmas cards for family and friends using their handprints or fingerprints.
18. Snowflake Stamping:
    • Use white paint and cotton swabs to stamp snowflakes on blue paper.
19. Christmas Sensory Bin:
    • Create a sensory bin with holiday-themed items like jingle bells, pinecones, and shiny ribbons for tactile exploration.
20. Felt Christmas Tree (One of our favorites!):
    • Make a felt Christmas tree with removable felt ornaments that have velcro stickers on the back. This provides a safe and interactive way for them to “decorate” their tree. Our girls will spend an hour decorating and undecorating their felt tree in their playroom. Click here to shop felt tree kits.

Remember to prioritize safety and supervision, especially when working with small craft materials. Wishing you a Christmas surrounded by the love of those you hold dear, and the peace that comes from moments well spent. Enjoy the holiday season!