Are you in charge of the classroom Christmas party this year? I've collected over 29 fantastic school Christmas party ideas to get you started. If these don't get the ideas flowing, I don't know what will! Hope these ideas help!
Best School Christmas Party Ideas
I've collected crafts, games and treats, so let's get started!
Christmas Party Crafts
Paper Cone Santa Claus Craft from One Creative Mommy
DIY Pipe Cleaner Trees Christmas Craft from Play Trains
Tissue Paper Christmas Tree Craft from Buggy and Buddy
Olaf Sock Snowman from One Creative Mommy (See comments on post for tips to make this craft with an entire class of kindergarteners!) *New! Full video tutorial!
Frozen Fever Snowgies from One Creative Mommy
Wooden Sled Ornament from Fireflies and Mud Pies
Easy Jingle Bells Craft from The Joys of Boys
Craft Stick Reindeer Ornaments from Fireflies and Mud Pies
3D Paper Christmas Trees from Mama Smiles
Paper Roll Santa Craft from Mommy's Bundle
Glitter Snowflake Ornament from Fireflies and Mud Pies
Frozen-Inspired Snowflake Ornament from Mommy's Bundle
Santa Claus Christmas Ornaments from One Creative Mommy
Easy Candy Cane Ornaments from The Joys of Boys
Christmas Light Chalk Stencil Art from Buggy and Buddy
Paper Angel Christmas Craft from Mommy's Bundle
Paper Plate Christmas Trees from Creative Family Fun
Christmas Crackers from One Creative Mommy
If those craft ideas just aren't enough, you'll find even more adorable handmade ornament ideas that might be perfect for a classroom Christmas party in this post below.
33 Handmade Christmas Ornaments for Kids from One Creative Mommy
Christmas Party Games
Winter and Christmas Charades Game from Buggy and Buddy
Christmas Bingo from One Creative Mommy
Unwrap the Gift Holiday Party Relay Race Game from The Resourceful Mama
How to Host a Children's Book Exchange Party from Books and Giggles
12 Minute to Win it Games for the Holidays from Edventures with Kids
Cup & Jingle Bell Reindeer Game from Playground Parkbench
Santa Says Game from The Resourceful Mama
Christmas Charades from The Joys of Boys
Christmas Party Treats
Graham Cracker Christmas Trees from Homemaking Hacks
Marshmallow Snowman Craft from One Creative Mommy
10 Classroom Holiday Treats from Creative Family Fun
Graham Cracker Reindeer Snacks from Mom Inspired Life
Fun and Frothy Peppermint Hot Chocolate from One Creative Mommy
That's it! What do you think? Are you full of ideas for your party? I hope this list at least gets you started. Which ideas will you try? I never thought that my Olaf Sock Snowman would be attempted at a class party. I've been pleasantly surprised to read in the comments of the post that many kindergarten classes have happily and successfully tackled the project, and it's been completed all over the globe! So fun!
Have a great party, and thanks for stopping by today.
Ana
Thanks so much for including our Angel and Santa Christmas crafts! Love all these ideas.
Heidi
Of course, Ana! You always have such cute crafts.
linda spiker
Great ideas. So simple and fun. Pinned to my Kids Craft Board!
Heidi
Thanks so much, Linda!
Pamela Smith
Some great ideas for preschoolers too! Thank you for sharing these!
Heather Mecham
Great ideas! I'm kind of in love with the snowgies!
Kim
Thanks for the ideas, I was just looking for some yesterday. :)
Heidi
Glad I could help, Kim. I'm in charge of a class party this year, so I'll be checking these out again, too.
Ashley S
Wow! So many great ideas. I will definitely have to share some with my son's teacher.
Heidi
Thanks, Ashley. It's always a challenge to entertain kids at class parties.
Nancy Horn
Terrific ideas! I'm the class parent for two of my kids' classes, I'm going to have to share these ideas. This definitely beats anything I could think up. The Olaf sock craft is my favorite!!
Heidi
Thanks, Nancy. My family has had a lot of fun with that Olaf sock craft. (Some of my kids sleep with them!)
Mitch
I wanted to that the Olaf and his siblings were awesome, but I kept scrolling, and everything is awesome! You have so many terrific craft ideas in here!
Heidi
Thanks, Mitch. Christmas crafts can be a lot of fun. It's a challenge to find the perfect crafts for the class Christmas party.
Scott
I love the Olaf sock snowman. That would be super-simple to make from stuff around the house!
Heidi
Thanks, Scott. That Olaf snowman is a favorite crafts at our house.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All
You have so many cute ideas! I remember how much I enjoyed similar crafts when I was younger.
Heidi
Thanks, Val. Christmas crafts are so much fun. I wish I could take credit for all of those crafts. Only a few are from my site. The rest are thanks to other creative bloggers around the web.
Emily
These are all great! I know anything with Olaf from Frozen will be a big hit with my kids and their classmates.
Heidi
Thanks, Emily. That movie is a classic. My girls are sick of the songs, but they still love Olaf.
Rosey
Pretty sure I'm going to have to make that olaf. Ha! Tons of good ideas here!
Heidi
Thanks, Rosey. Olaf is pretty fun to make. My kids actually sleep with him in their bed!
Robin Masshole Mommy
These are great ideas. I am not sure what they are doing in my son's class this year, but I will mention some of these to his teacher.
Heidi
Thanks, Robin. I just found out that I'm in charge of my daughter's party, so I'll be using some myself!
Nique Wallace
Wow these are some really great ideas I remeber in school when we use the popsicle sticks to make something now in our era kids dont really like making stuff they prefer to buy things that are already made :/ My niece kindergarden teacher is like that so its a shame. This just reminds me of my old days.
Heidi
It's sad that kids have forgotten how to be creative. I'm glad my kids still enjoy making things.
Deanna
I love all of these ideas! We are having a party this weekend, I will be using some of these.
Heidi
Great, Deanna. Hope your party goes well this weekend.
Tyler
Oh my goodness these are so precious. I love the Olaf sock hahahaha
Thanks!
xoxo
Tyler
Heidi
Thanks, Tyler. The Olaf Sock Snowman is one of my favorite crafts.
Adriana
Amazing! I love this :)
xoxo
Heidi
Thanks, Adriana.
Chloe
What cute little ideas, perfect for the school holidays! I love the tissue paper tree!
Heidi
Thanks, Chloe. I like that tissue paper tree craft, too.
Mihaela Echols
These ideas are so great! I'm gonna pin this. My favorite one is the bell reefs!
Heidi
Thanks, Mihaela. That is a really nice craft.
Adrienne Bradley
Since my day job is a child care provider, I really appreciate this post. I especially loved the paper plate trees and Santa Say's. I might even try the Graham cracker reindeer for snack next week. GREAT POST! I even pinned it!
Heidi
Thanks, Adrienne. I bet Santa Says will be a bit hit in day care! Have fun.
Claudette Esterine
My granddaughter would go nuts for Olaf!
Heidi
You should try it, Claudette. There's a video in the post that shows exactly how to make him.
Kait
I loved the Santa Cones! I also liked the tissue Christmas trees! Very cute!
Heidi
Thanks, Kait. There are a lot of talented bloggers out there. I love to share their stuff in roundups.
Nicole Aguilar
These are all so cute! My parent's still have the ones I made in grade school... i'm 30! haha
Heidi
Thanks, Nicole. I hope my kids' holiday crafts last that long. They're still young, and their crafts are still holding up. We'll see!
Nanou
Really cute! Love those ideas :)
Heidi
Thanks, Nanou. It kind of makes me want to go back to Elementary School s that I can have a class party again.
Siobhan
What great ideas! I am a teacher's assistant at a daycare and I can't wait to share these ideas with the staff!
Heidi
Thanks, Siobhan. These ideas would be perfect for day care.
Cristina L.
You have some really awesome ideas here. I love this list.
Heidi
Thanks, Christina. I hope people will be able to find activities that work for them.
Nicole Escat
OMG! Kids will surely love these! That olaf is so cuteee!
Heidi
Thanks so much, Nicole. Olaf is definitely one of my favorites. I think we have about five at my house!
Hey Sharonoox
These are such a cool idea! My son is going love making these DIY party ideas. Love a good creative idea like these.
Heidi
Thanks, Sharonoox. I hope you and your son have a great time together!
Wren
These are great ideas. I have been wanting to come up with some ideas for craft with my kids, these are perfect!
Heidi
Thanks, Wren. I hope you have fun crafting with your kids! Glad I could help.
Bonnie LeahSay
I love those little pipe cleaner Christmas trees! They are so seriously cute! This is a great resource for holiday crafts for the kids. I'm bookmarking this page. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Heidi
Thanks, Bonnie. Those Christmas trees are one of my favorite Christmas crafts on the list. They look so fun and easy! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment.
Bismah
I love how most of these are made with items easily found in the home already. My favorite is the snowgies.
Meeta
WHat a thoughtfully curated list of activities to do. These are great resources - my son is in 9th Grade and they are organizing their own party but I still think some of these will be interesting - am forwarding it to him!
Sondra Barker
These are all so, so cute and fun, I wouldn't be able to choose!
ellie
oh my gosh the sock Olaf!!! that makes me happy! such great fun ideas!
jill conyers
Educators would love you for this! So many fun ideas that are totally doable.
katrina gehman
very cute ideas. i'll be showing my dauther's teacher these.
Elizabeth O.
It's never easy to host a party without activities! These are all awesome suggestions! Thanks for sharing them!
TColeman
These are such great ideas! I know that my kids would love to do some of these activities with their classmates.
Divine Mwimba
These are cute ideas.
Ann
Nice post, simple and cute Christmas crafts :)
I’m always interested in finding more holiday activities for kids to take the party spirit to the classroom. Kids love it and feel more comfortable in a friendly and unofficial atmosphere. I recently found some great ideas for classroom party activities here http://blog.noplag.com/fun-activities-for-the-classroom-christmas-party/, and now I also have great ideas for the crafts. Thanks for sharing!
Linda a Bumgarner
Just love love love this post.
Thank you for making this Meme`s life easier.