17 Fun Grinch Christmas Crafts [Free Templates Included]

Christmas is nearly here and we’ve rounded up some of the cutest, most fun, and easiest Grinch Christmas crafts for kids to make this year!

All of these ideas are budget-friendly and appeal to a variety of ages. Most of them have simple materials that are likely already in your supply closet!

Check out all these easy ideas and don’t forget to pin your ideas for later!

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Grinch Craft Ideas

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If your kids love popsicle stick projects, they’ll have a blast making this popsicle stick Grinch craft. Unlike many of our other ideas, this version is the naughty Mr. Grinch – which just makes it so much fun!

We love this Grinch tissue paper craft for young kids to help them practice their fine motor skills! They’ll cover the printable Grinch face with scrunched-up pieces of green tissue paper. It’s such a fun holiday activity to make after watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Easy Santa Paper Cup Craft

Paper plate crafts for Christmas time are some of the most fun! This paper plate Grinch craft for kids is simple and easy thanks to the free printable template. It’s a perfect idea for children in kindergarten and elementary school. 

Want a low key Grinch activity that’s great for quiet time? These color in Grinch bookmarks are perfect for doing at home or in the classroom!

Or if you just want to be extra festive this holiday season, download the full-color version. 

This adorable Grinch gingerbread man craft is a fun and simple paper project that’s great to make during the month of December! Kids of all ages will love making their own Grinch character to hang on the Christmas tree or decorate their room.

Celebrate the holidays with a festive grinch handprint card craft! This project transforms your child’s handprint into the Grinch’s hat, creating a cherished keepsake. As kids trace, cut, and glue, they’ll improve their scissor skills and hand-eye coordination.

They can also practice handwriting by adding a special message inside. This activity is simple, requiring just basic supplies and a free template, making it perfect for kids of all ages.

This paper bag Grinch craft is fun to make and play with! Download our free printable template and create this cute Grinch at home or in the classroom. It’s also a great way to reuse paper bags and teach children about recycling!

Are your children fans of the newest Grinch movie that came out in 2018? If so, they’ll love this young handprint Grinch craft. It’s a simple idea that comes with a free template. Have your kids write a message on the back to transform this cute idea into a handprint Grinch card!

Looking for a simple and fun headband DIY for the kids to make this Christmas? This Grinch headband comes in a paper version or a black and white version for kids to color in! It’s perfect for making at the class Christmas party!!!

Fun Torn Paper Reindeer Craft

If the Grinch is one of your favorite characters, then you have to make this Grinch paper cup craft! It’s the perfect DIY for your next family movie night, and it’s simple enough for even the littlest of ones to join in on the fun!

For another easy idea that helps kids with scissors practice, add in this printable Grinch craft! It’s a fun way to get your kids into the Christmas spirit. And since it only requires paper, glue, and scissors, it’s easy to set up and clean up!

For something a little different, try this Grinch gnome craft! Your kiddos can give Mr. Grinch a cozy makeover with a gnome hat and beard while practicing their fine motor skills. And don’t worry about buying expensive supplies – this project only requires paper, glue, and our free template.

This toilet paper roll Grinch craft is a low key Christmas idea that works great for toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children. Download the free template in full color or black and white for the kids to color in! 

Related: Gingerbread Man Paper Plate Craft

This Grinch card craft is the perfect way to spread some holiday cheer! It’s a fun activity for kids to make and give to their friends or family members. Just download our free Grinch template and gather some basic supplies to get started.

And if your kids are feeling extra creative, try this Grinch name craft! It’s a great way to practice spelling while making personalized Grinch decorations for the classroom. They’ll have a ton of holiday fun while learning at the same time!

The perfect Grinch Christmas project doesn’t exist… Or does it? This Grinch photo craft is the perfect combination of cute and sentimental. Transform a photo of your child into the Grinch and create a keepsake to treasure for years to come! Kids will love seeing themselves as their favorite holiday character!

Get ready for a heartwarming Grinch Valentine craft! Kids can create a cute Grinch holding a heart that says, “You make my heart grow!” This activity is perfect for expressing love and appreciation while improving fine motor skills with tracing, cutting, and gluing.

Which Grinch Christmas activity was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below. With so many choices, we’ll bet it’s hard to pick just one!

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