There’s a magical allure to the world of ballet, and the graceful twirls of ballerinas in the classic, The Nutcracker, enchant young and old alike.

Your little one can become one of the graceful ballerinas that dance along to the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy with our ballerina photo craft. This fun and creative craft lets kids create their magical dancer, adding a personal touch with their photo!

It’s a great craft for girls who would rather make a graceful dancer instead of the Nutcracker photo craft. They’ll love to be able to move the arms and legs on their ballerina craft to pose in different ballet positions. 

Ready for more crafting magic with your little one’s photo? Find even more photo crafts for kids to make that feature their cute faces!

Nutcracker Ballerina Craft

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and a participant in other affiliate programs, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Read our disclosure policy.

With our easy-to-follow instructions and a handy template, crafting a ballerina is simple and fun. Gather up a few basic crafting supplies and a photo of your tiny dancer to keep the fun of the enchanting story going.

Supplies

• Photo of your child
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue Stick
• Hole Punch
• Brads
• Ballerina template

Directions

Download the ballerina template, print, and cut out the pieces.

Begin by gluing the hair to the top of your child’s photo.

Use the hole punch to punch out the shoulders, arm, and leg holes.

Place the ballerina dress on the bottom of the child’s photo and glue it in place.

Place the brad through the shoulder hole and then through the arm piece. Push both sides of the brad towards the middle of the body. Repeat on the other side.

Finish up by placing the brad through the dress hole and then through the leg hole.

Looking for some more fun Christmas activities to keep the kids busy? We’ve got you covered with these Christmas crafts for kids! Make sure to check them out while you’re here!

Christmas Kindergarten Ideas

It’s the perfect time to add some Christmas cheer at home or in the classroom. We have a sleigh full of ideas to keep your kids entertained and learning through the holiday season.

Read on below for some ideas for festive books, crafts, and activities that would be great for the kindergarteners in your life. Be sure to save the ones that will interest your little learners and let the holiday festivities begin!

Christmas Children’s Books

Below are some of the top Christmas books to read to your kids!

Dasher: This wonderfully illustrated Christmas book for kids gives you the back story on one of Santa’s favorite reindeer, Dasher! Girls will especially love to read this since Dasher is a girl.

Construction Site On Christmas Night: Fans of the fun characters of the construction site books have to add this Christmas-themed story to their collection. See how the trucks get ready for Christmas!

How To Catch An Elf: Kids everywhere love the silliness of this Christmas story. The rhymes and the illustrations will draw the kids in as well. This is a Christmas book kids will want to read every year!

Christmas Craft Ideas For Kids

Nutcracker Gnome Craft – Your kids will love bringing a touch of whimsy to the holidays with this cute gnome! This festive activity combines the charm of gnomes with the classic nutcracker look. Plus, it’s a great way for kids to enhance fine motor skills.

Gingerbread Name Craft – Kids can create their personalized gingerbread craft and hone spelling, scissor, and fine motor skills. Whether at home or in the classroom, this festive papercraft lets them customize their gingerbread character and proudly display their names in a deliciously creative way!

Nutcracker Photo Craft – Kids can customize their nutcracker craft with their own photo, complete with movable arms and legs! With every pose, they can immerse themselves in a magical world, battling against the Mouse King!

Torn Paper Reindeer Craft – Get ready for festive fun with this cute reindeer craft! Kids will adore getting to tear paper to create their own holiday decorations. It’s an easy, engaging activity that sparks creativity and sharpens fine motor skills and dexterity.

Activities For Preschoolers For Christmas

Bring a little magic to the holiday season with our free elf coloring pages! Download these festive sheets to have hours of coloring fun. Beyond the fun, your kids will develop fine motor skills and use their creativity to color in each elf.

These printable coloring sheets feature a girl elf sitting, a boy elf with an ornament, a drumming elf, and an elf with a snowman. They’re ideal for last-minute Christmas activities whether at home or in the classroom.

Make learning festive with our free printable Santa worksheets. These engaging activities are not only fun, but also help kids practice letter recognition, fine motor skills, reading, and handwriting. These no-prep worksheets are perfect for educational fun when you need something quick.

Download for kids to explore a Santa handwriting practice page, a letter S maze, and a “Label Santa Claus” page for a blend of holiday spirit and skill building!

Get ready for festive fun with our Roll a Reindeer game! It’s an easy and enjoyable way to enhance skills like counting, color recognition, and fine motor skills, making it perfect for playtime with friends or family or in the classroom.

Each child rolls the die, adding a pom-pom to the corresponding spot on their reindeer. Watch the excitement build as they aim to be the first to fill their entire reindeer and claim victory!

Engage your preschoolers with The Nutcracker printable pack! With 25 pages of math, literacy, and motor skill activities, these print-and-go worksheets are perfect for enhancing learning.

From assembling character puzzles to tracing letters and shapes, your students will enjoy the educational journey through the beloved story. Download this free printable pack for a fun way to learn during the holiday season.

Share With Us

Did you make this craft with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!

For a chance to have your child’s craft featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

More Winter Fun

Ballerina Photo Craft Template