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Elf Gnome Craft For Kids [Free Template]

The most magical time of the year is coming up soon. Make it special by crafting decorations and spreading festive cheer with the kiddos! Let their creativity run wild with an exciting and adorable craft project that will make their holiday season even more fun!

We have a cheerful and cute elf gnome craft that’s a fantastic craft idea for kids during the holiday season. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that will keep the little ones engaged and bring a touch of enchantment to the decor!

Also, check out all of our other elf activities for kids to enjoy throughout the holiday season. 

Christmas Elf Gnome Craft

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Crafting this cute elf gnome will help kids develop fine motor skills with every carefully placed piece. They’ll also develop patience and attention to detail and be filled with accomplishment and pride once they finish.

Along with the free template we’re providing, you’ll need some basic materials like colored paper, glue, scissors, and a dash of holiday spirit.

Supplies

elg gnome craft colored template

Directions

Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this gnome to life!

elf gnome craft template

First, encourage your child to glue both eyes just below the eyebrows.

hand gluing the eyes of the elf gnome craft

Glue the face piece to the front of the beard, just above the mouth.

hand gluing the eyes to the beard of elf gnome craft

Next, help your child glue the nose in the middle of the face, in between the eyes and the beard.

hand gluing the nose of elf gnome craft

Take the completed gnome head and glue it to the top of the gnome’s body.

hand gluing the head to the body

Now, glue the feet on the bottom of the gnome’s body.

hand gluing the shoes to the bottom part of the body

Place the gingerbread man in the middle of the gnome’s body and glue it down. 

hand gluing the toys of elf gnome craft

Position the hands on both sides of the gingerbread man so that they look like the gnome is holding the cookie, and glue them in place.

hand gluing the hands to the toy of elf gnome craft

Now, place the hat on the top of the gnome’s head, slightly overlapping the top of the eyes, then glue the hat trim to the bottom of it.

hand gluing the elf hat to the head of gnome craft

Attach and glue the hat pom at the tip of the hat.

hand gluing the hat pom to the tip of the hand of elf gnome craft

Finally, guide your child to glue the ears on the back of both sides of the head.

hand gluing the ears of elf gnome craft

Now your child has a cute elf gnome friend that’s perfectly festive! It’s a fun Christmas craft that your kiddos will love to create.

single image of elf gnome craft

Christmas Unit Study

Combine fun and learning with a Christmas themed unit study for your little ones this holiday season! We’ve curated a collection of books, crafts, and educational activities that will keep your kids engaged, excited, and learning while having a blast.

The holidays are the perfect time to infuse magic into your children’s education. We’ve got you covered with various ideas, so don’t forget to save the ones your little learners will be excited to explore!

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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!

holding the finish elf gnome craft

Christmas Craft Ideas for Preschoolers

Christmas Tree Name Craft – Get kids ready for some holiday fun crafting their Christmas tree personalized with their name. Watch them beam with pride as they spell their names with ornaments in this festive, skill-building activity.

Gingerbread Man Tissue Paper Craft—This cute craft is a sweet treat for the kiddos. With colorful tissue paper and our free template, they can create their own delightful gingerbread friends. It’s a festive craft that’s as fun as it is delicious-looking!

collage of Christmas Craft Ideas for preschoolers

Handprint Manger Craft – Make a manger scene that’s a wonderful keepsake and a great activity to do at Sunday School or at home. Get your little one’s hands ready to create a special nativity scene that celebrates the season’s true spirit.

Paper Plate Reindeer Craft – Here’s a jolly painting, cutting, and pasting project leading to an adorable reindeer decoration. Let’s turn a simple paper plate into a festive reindeer masterpiece!

Christmas Activities for Kindergarten

We have a festive treat for you – free elf coloring pages! Inside this set, you’ll discover festive images featuring girl elves, boy elves with ornaments, drumming elves, and even an elf building a snowman.

They’re perfect for a last-minute Christmas activity, and these sheets are your ticket to adding a dash of magic to the holiday season. Whether at home, in the classroom, or during library story time, grab your coloring tools and bring these elves to life!

double elf gnome craft side by side image

This roll-a-reindeer game is a fantastic way to keep your kids entertained as they count down to the big day. Perfect for ages 3-7 but fun for all, this game seamlessly combines learning and play.

It enhances counting, fine motor skills, and learning to take turns. Each die roll adds a pom pom to the reindeer, and the quest for a complete reindeer masterpiece is on! Let the reindeer games begin!

collage of Christmas Activities for Kindergarten

Ho, ho, ho! Calling all little elves for some festive fun! Our Santa do a dots are the perfect way to enter the holiday spirit. Designed for preschoolers, pre-K, and kindergarten children, these no-prep printables offer a mix of learning and creativity.

Simply download, print, and grab those dot markers to dot with Santa. This free set includes Santa dot marker coloring, fine motor practice, letter recognition, and counting practice.

holding single image of elf gnome craft

Santa needs your help feeding the reindeer! In this festive reindeer sight words activity, your little ones will pick a carrot card, read the word, and feed it to the hungry reindeer.

It’s a delightful way for preschoolers and kindergarteners to master sight words while embracing the holiday spirit. Let’s make learning as magical as the season itself!

Share With Us

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

For a chance to have your child’s project 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!

holding the finish elf gnome craft

Elf Gnome Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 11 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

We have a cheerful and cute elf gnome craft that’s a fantastic craft idea for kids during the holiday season.

Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Color
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Marker
  • Elf Gnome template

Instructions

  1. Download the elf gnome template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  2. Begin by gluing both eyes just below the eyebrows.
  3. Glue the face piece to the front of the beard, just above the mouth.
  4. Next, glue the nose in the middle of the face, in between the eyes and the beard.
  5. Take the completed gnome head and glue it to the top of the gnome’s body.
  6. Now, glue the feet on the bottom of the gnome’s body.
  7. Place the gingerbread man in the middle of the gnome’s body and glue it down. 
  8. Position the hands on both sides of the gingerbread man, so it looks like the gnome is holding the cookie and glue it in place.
  9. Now, place the hat on the top of the gnome’s head, slightly overlapping the top of the eyes, then glue the hat trim on the bottom of the hat.
  10. Attach and glue the hat pom at the tip of the hat.
  11. Finish up by gluing the ears to the back and sides of the head.

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Susan

Friday 6th of December 2024

Love it! So cute!

Sam

Friday 6th of December 2024

Aww, thank you! That’s so sweet of you!

sharon

Saturday 16th of November 2024

love it

Sam

Monday 18th of November 2024

Thank you! So glad you liked it!

Tina

Monday 11th of November 2024

Love it!

Sam

Monday 11th of November 2024

Thanks; I appreciate that!

Diane

Wednesday 22nd of November 2023

Love it

Sam

Wednesday 22nd of November 2023

Yay, so glad!

Crystal Kolling

Tuesday 21st of November 2023

Love it!

Sam

Tuesday 21st of November 2023

Thanks so much 🙌

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