If you have a young child at home, you’ll want to make this photo gingerbread man paper craft with them!

Also, browse through all of our gingerbread man activities for more holiday ideas.

It’s a fun preschool Christmas activity and a great way to transform a photo of your child into something entirely new.

We also love this project because it’s simple to make, super festive, and non-messy!

This gingerbread man is great for preschoolers, kindergarten, and elementary-aged children. Watch our quick video tutorial to see just how easy it is to create.

Photo Gingerbread Man Craft

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• 1 cm pom poms
• Glue
• Scissors
• 2″ photo of your child’s face
• Gingerbread man template (unlock the free template at the end of the post)

Directions

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

First, guide your child to cut out the photo of your child and glue it to the middle of the gingerbread man’s head.

Place the icing hair on the top of the head, glue it in place, and cut off any paper that hangs off the top of the head.

Next, if you’re making this with a girl, glue the bow to the side of the head. If you’re making this with a boy, glue the bow to the neck.

Now, help your child to place the icing decorations on each of the limbs and glue them in place. Use the scissors to cut off the extra paper.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the two pom poms to the center of the gingerbread man outline.

That’s all there is to these photo gingerbread men! Isn’t your child the cutest Christmas craft ever?!

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Christmas Ideas For Kids

This year, why not encourage your kids to get screen-free and get into the Christmas spirit with some festivities? Not only is it a great way to spend time with your little ones, but it’s also a great way to keep the kids busy during break.

So what are you waiting for? Get those creative juices flowing and start planning some more fun Christmas activities with our fun ideas below.

Christmas Children’s Books

Reading to your kids is one of the most important things you can do! And it’s not just because you want them to grow up to be bookworms (although that’s a huge plus). It’s because reading together is quality time that helps build their little brains and brings you closer to them.

Furthermore, it exposes them to a wider vocabulary, various sentence structures, and different points of view, all while increasing their listening skills and attention spans. In short, reading is power! So snuggle up with your little ones, grab a book (or two), and let the adventure begin!

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 Kids’ Crafts

Kids love Christmas! It’s a time for jingle bells, Santa Claus, and presents! But it’s also a time for crafting! Making homemade gifts and decorations is a great way for kids to get involved in the Christmas spirit.

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And it’s not just about the result – creating something new is a great way for kids to use their imaginations and have fun! So, this Christmas, why not encourage your little ones to try out a DIY? They’re sure to have a blast!

Reindeer Gingerbread Man Disguise Craft – With this simple idea, you can turn your gingerbread man into a reindeer, complete with antlers and a red nose. Best of all, this disguise will help to keep your gingerbread man safe from being eaten as a delicious Christmas treat!

Toilet Roll Santa Craft—These cute little Santas are made from recycled toilet paper rolls, so they’re perfect for eco-friendly people. They’re also super easy and quick to make, so the kids won’t get bored!

Elf Paper Bag Craft – Elves are famous for their workshop, where they create toys for children all over the world. This elf project is a cute and easy way for your child to imagine they are in their workshop! All you need are some paper bags, scissors, paper, and glue. It’s so much fun to make and even more fun to play with!

Christmas Tree Paper Bag Puppet – The holiday season is a time for creativity, so why not get your kids involved in making their own Christmas tree puppets? This fun and festive project is sure to get them into the spirit of the season.

Kids’ Christmas Activities

Do your little ones love all things elf? If so, they’re sure to love these elf worksheets for preschool! These fun and festive worksheets are a great way for your child to practice handwriting, letter recognition, and scissor skills.

This festive roll a reindeer game is sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit! To play, all you need is some dice, pom poms, and our free printable. Players take turns rolling the dice and placing their pom poms on the colored circles. The first player to fill all of their circles is the winner!

This game is great for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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‘Tis the season for all things merry and bright, and what could be merrier than a visit from jolly old Saint Nick? This year, get your little ones in the holiday spirit with these free Santa do a dot printables.

With counting and letter recognition activities, plus fine motor practice, these printables are perfect for getting your kiddos excited about Christmas.

These Christmas preschool coloring pages are a fun way for the whole family to celebrate the holidays. Download these Christmas printables for a no-prep, easy activity to keep your little ones entertained during the busy Christmas season.

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