Free Christmas family activity sheets

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Downloadable Christmas activities using natural materials

Looking for simple, sustainable ways to entertain the children this festive season? Our free, printable Christmas activity pack contains seven different activity sheets, guiding you step-by-step through eco-friendly crafting projects to playing winter games with the Gruffalo's child.

Christmas activity pack contents

These activities can be enjoyed by all ages but are more suited to younger children aged three to nine.

Homemade Christmas crackers

Get creative using simple materials and make your own crackers to put on the table this Christmas.

Natural garland decoration

Using a length of rope and some natural foliage foraged from your garden, make a festive garland to display at home.

Festive forest art

Follow this simple guide to making a Christmas tree on the forest (or garden!) floor using sticks and leaves.

Easy natural wreath

Get younger children involved in making a simple arts and crafts Christmas wreath using a cardboard base for ease.

Pine cone decorations

Take a winter walk to gather fallen pine cones and follow this guide for turning them into a mini tree or a Christmas robin.

Twig star tree decoration

Create a plastic-free star for your Christmas tree with sticks collected yourself.

Gruffalo winter game

Help the Gruffalo's child match snowy footprints to each of his animal friends.

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