Christmas nature crafts for kids

If you're looking for something to keep the kids occupied over the holiday breaks -- crafting is a great choice. Here are some awesome nature-based holiday projects the kids (and you!) will love.

Get your ideas flowing with these 6 nature inspired Christmas crafts that are inexpensive to make and easy enough to complete within a few hours or as a weekend craft project.

My family loves making ornaments every year and these natural ornaments are made from things easily found outside make them even better!

From super simple ideas to projects that are the fairly involved, check out our list of winter crafts for kids of all ages.

Yarn Wrapped Pinecone Ornaments- beautiful nature ornament craft for Christmas. Kids can work on fine motor work while they work on this fun activity, great for preschoolers, kindergartners, or elementary students.

Turn a pine cone into an adorable snowy owl craft! This project is great for kids because the process is a lot of fun and the final product is so cute. Combine this owl craft with a book about snowy owls, and you’ve got a great science lesson for winter! Owls are definitely one of […]

This little twig Christmas Tree craft is featured in my book, Nature Crafts with Common Plants. It’s a really simple but fun (& cheap!) craft to do with a class or group of kids, or your…

Try making this simple and adorable holiday wreath for kids! This nature craft features real pine branches and cardboard, making it a great eco-friendly Christmas craft or gift. Kids will love making their wreaths while working on fine motor skills.

Winter nature crafts are a great way to get kids outdoors. Check our these easy winter crafts for kids that all use natural materials.

Let these nature inspired Christmas crafts help you bring the outside in with your Christmas decorating this season.