# data[].attributes.body
cool math games

# data[].attributes.body
lnmv

# data[].attributes.body
dflkmvkdv

# data[].attributes.body
hey pookies

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Old Toy Room | Twinkl Originals Children's Book Reading

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Toys Past And Present  | KS1 Year 1 History STEM Summer Camp

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.authors[].name
Christmas Songs and Carols - Love to Sing

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Away in a Manger with Lyrics | Christmas Carol & Song

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Christmas Themed Lesson Ideas - Múinteoir Valerie

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Hello everyone! How are we all? The time is almost here- only 8 and a half days! In the mean time, the concentration levels are dwindling rapidly and so we need lots of fun activities to keep our classes engaged! Here’s a few activities I hope to do with my…

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Giving Tree - Animated Children's Book

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Christmas around the World on whychristmas?com

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Find out how Christmas is celebrated Around the World in lots of different Countries, Traditions and Cultures.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post at no cost to you.
Check out this collection of over 50 fun and free Christmas crafts for kids!

We've got everything from free Christmas printables to recycling crafts, gift ideas, STEM crafts, nature crafts and more.
You might also like these fun Christmas printable ideas
The last few years haven't been easy for anyone - lots of us are on a tight budget.

Does this mean we need to forego crafts and fun things this Christmas? Absolutely not!

Creativity has always been something you can't buy from the shop anyway. All you need are a few basic materials and a bit of imagination and you can have just as much fun as any other year.

To illustrate my point I have gathered a collection of fun, free crafts and printables from our own archives as well as bloggers around the world. All of these ideas are free and use minimal materials you probably already have at home. If you don't, the materials to make them are low-cost to buy.

free ideas for advent

Free Christmas tree crafts

Free Christmas STEM craft ideas

Free Christmas nature craft ideas

Free Christmas ornament ideas

Free Christmas printables

Free snowman crafts

You can't go past a fun pop-up card at Christmas! This snowman pop-up is by Red Ted Art

Have some potato-stamping fun with these potato-stamped snowmen by The Gingerbread House. They'd made fun handmade gift wrap!

This cute paper snowman is a fun printable 3D card idea, by Crafts on Sea

Free paper roll craft ideas

Free DIY Christmas Decorations

Free traditional Christmas crafts

More fun free Christmas crafts

So, have we got you covered for fun and free Christmas ideas? The only problem now is which one to make first.

You might also be interested in

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Get crafting this CHristmas with over 50 fun and free Christmas crafts for kids. There are printables, STEM crafts, paper crafts and more!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Introduction to his life and works | Hans Christian Anderson

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Here Comes The Snow LYRIC VIDEO - Teresa Jennings K8 MUSIC

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.authors[].name
Christmas Songs and Carols - Love to Sing

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Deck the Halls with Lyrics Christmas Song & Carol 🎄 Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la, la, la!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / Reference

Explore a range of poems on Christmas-related subjects. Includes some classics as well as poetry from present-day poets. Some poems may be complex for Primary but children will find useful material.

How it maps to the curriculum

Either your browser does not support JavaScript or it is disabled. Scoilnet.ie works best with JavaScript enabled.
Add a resource

To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version or other web browser.
Upgrade your browser now

What you need...

To register for a Scoilnet Account you will need to have a Teaching Council number and a roll number for your school in Ireland.

If you already have a Scoilnet Account then you can sign in here.

The benefits...

A Scoilnet account will allow you to upload your resources or weblinks to Scoilnet as well as enabling you to share and add resources to a favourites listing. Users who have a Scoilnet Account will also be able to fully access Scoilnet Maps and Census@School from home.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Official education portal of the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland. Curriculum focused resources and support for primary and post primary teachers.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Reference

Lots of Christmas activities to explore on Activity Village. Excellent resource for planning craft lessons, colouring pages, join the dots, Christmas characters, origami, cards, printables, puzzles, worksheets, Nativity story, Christmas games, stories, jokes and videos.

How it maps to the curriculum

Suggestions for use: Teacher planning resource for lessons around Christmas.

Either your browser does not support JavaScript or it is disabled. Scoilnet.ie works best with JavaScript enabled.
Add a resource

To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version or other web browser.
Upgrade your browser now

What you need...

To register for a Scoilnet Account you will need to have a Teaching Council number and a roll number for your school in Ireland.

If you already have a Scoilnet Account then you can sign in here.

The benefits...

A Scoilnet account will allow you to upload your resources or weblinks to Scoilnet as well as enabling you to share and add resources to a favourites listing. Users who have a Scoilnet Account will also be able to fully access Scoilnet Maps and Census@School from home.

Register

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Official education portal of the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland. Curriculum focused resources and support for primary and post primary teachers.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
In The Bleak Midwinter - Christmas Carol - Christina Rossetti - Singalong Song Lyrics

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Contributor: Paula Bryan Resource type: Presentation

The history of Christmas and Christmas in other countries

How it maps to the curriculum

Strand unit: Feasts & Festivals

Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:

become familiar with the origins and traditions associated with some common festivals in Ireland and other countries

explore, discuss and record some of the ceremonies, stories, legends, poetry, music, dances and games associated with these feasts and festivals

Either your browser does not support JavaScript or it is disabled. Scoilnet.ie works best with JavaScript enabled.
Add a resource

To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version or other web browser.
Upgrade your browser now

What you need...

To register for a Scoilnet Account you will need to have a Teaching Council number and a roll number for your school in Ireland.

If you already have a Scoilnet Account then you can sign in here.

The benefits...

A Scoilnet account will allow you to upload your resources or weblinks to Scoilnet as well as enabling you to share and add resources to a favourites listing. Users who have a Scoilnet Account will also be able to fully access Scoilnet Maps and Census@School from home.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Official education portal of the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland. Curriculum focused resources and support for primary and post primary teachers.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Christmas Traditions and Customs Worldwide * All Things Christmas

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Christmas Traditions and Customs from Around the world. Find a new Christmas Traditions for your family and learn unique Christmas Customs in other countries on All Things Christmas.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
About 2000 years ago, in Judea (now called Israel), something amazing happened!

There was a young woman called Mary. One day Mary had a very special visitor, an Angel called Gabriel!

Angel: Greetings Mary! God has sent me with a very special message. You're going to have a special baby.

Mary: ?!? How can I have a baby? I'm only young.

Angel: You will have a baby by God's Holy Spirit, so your baby will be holy. He will be called 'Jesus' (it means saviour) and he will be the Son of God and his kingdom will never end.

Mary: I'm not sure I really get it, but I trust God so let it happen as God wants!

Mary was engaged to Joseph. When he found that Mary was going to have a baby, he was very worried and upset!

Joseph: I think Mary loves another man. I still love her but I'll have to break up with her.

One night when Joseph was sleeping, an Angel appeared in a dream!

Angel: You will have a baby by God's Holy Spirit, so your baby will be holy.Joseph! Don't worry about marrying Mary. Her child is holy and will be God's Son! You are to call him Jesus and he will save people from their sins!

When Joseph woke up, he was much happier!

Joseph: Now I trust God and Mary. I'm going to find Mary and marry her!

At this time, the land where Mary and Joseph lived was part of the Roman Empire.

The Emperor wanted to make sure everyone paid their taxes, so he held a census to count everyone! People had to go to the town their families came from.

Joseph and Mary had to travel from Nazareth (where they lived) to Bethlehem (where Joseph's family came from). It was about 70 miles / 110km.

When they reached Bethlehem they had problems finding somewhere to stay. So many people had come for the census, that every house was full and every bed was taken!

People in Bethlehem: Sorry, no space here. Try somewhere else... GO AWAY! No Room! We're all full up! There's room with the animals...

The only place they could find to stay was where the animals lived. So Mary and Joseph had to stay with the animals!

When Jesus was born, his bed was the manger, where the animals ate their food from!

Out in the fields around Bethlehem, some shepherds were looking after their sheep

Suddenly an Angel appeared!

Shepherds: WOW!!!

Angel: Don't be afraid! I bring good news. The Saviour of the world has been born in Bethlehem! You will find him lying in a Manger.

Suddenly lots of other angels appeared and sang a song praising God!

Angels: Glory to God and peace on earth!

When the angels had gone back to heaven, the shepherds went to find the new baby.

Shepherds: Come on, let's go to Bethlehem!

Sheep: BAAAA!(which means yes!)

So the Shepherds went and found Mary, Joseph and Jesus!

Shepherds: An angel told us about your special baby!

Mary and Joseph: Wow! Thanks for coming to see us!

At the same time Jesus was born, some very clever men, living somewhere in Arabia, saw something amazing in the night sky!

The Wise Men saw a new star appear in the sky.It meant that a new King had been born in Judea.

Wise men: Wow! Look at that bright new star! Let's go and visit the new baby king! I'll get the camels ready! We'll need some presents!

So the Wise Men got packed and started a long journey to Jerusalem (the capital city where the King lived). It took them a while because it was a long way!

When they got to Jerusalem, the Wise Men went to see King Herod in his Palace.

Herod: I'm King Herod, who are you?

Wise men: We're Wisemen from the East. We've come to see the new king. We saw his star in the sky!

When King Herod heard there was a new baby king - he was NOT happy! So he tried to trick the Wise Men into finding Jesus for him.

Herod: Ah, a baby, cute! Go and find him, then I can visit him as well! [thinking] Muhahahaha, when they tell me where the baby is - I'll send my soldiers to kill him!!!

The old writings said that a very special baby would be born in Bethlehem. So the Wise Men followed the star and that's where it took them!

Wise men: The star is over Bethlehem, so let's go there!

The Wise Men found Mary, Joseph and Jesus living in Bethlehem. They were really happy to see the new baby king!

Wise men: We saw a new, special star that meant a new king had been born! So we came to find him! And we've brought gifts! Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh.

Mary and Joseph: Thank you for coming to see us!

God warned the Wise Men, in a dream, that King Herod really wanted to kill the new baby Jesus. So they went back home a different way.

When the Wise Men had gone, an angel warned Joseph about King Herod in a dream.

Angel: Joseph! King Herod wants to kill Jesus! Get up and take Jesus and Mary to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you it's safe to come back.

So they escaped to Egypt and they lived there for a couple of years until King Herod had died.

When it was safe to go back, an angel told Joseph. Then the family went back to live in Nazareth where Mary and Joseph came from.

Mary and Joseph: Hurrah we're home!

The End!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
About 2000 years ago, in Judea (now called Israel), something amazing happened! There was a young woman called Mary. One day Mary had a very special visitor, an Angel called Gabriel! Angel: Greetings Mary! God has sent me with a very special message. You're going to have a special baby.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
"Christmas around the World" SONGS | Christmas Album | Slugs & Bugs

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Sock Snowman in 10 Minutes!  |  EASY Inexpensive Christmas Craft

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Popsicle Stick Xmas Ornaments DIY Ideas Step By Step Tutorial for Kids |Xmas Craft DIY idea for kids

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
How to Make 3D Star for your Christmas Decoration | Paper Craft

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
DIY christmas tree | Christmas crafts Christmas tree

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Last Minute Christmas Decoration Ideas | Christmas Crafts for kids | Christmas Home Decoration ideas

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Christmas Crafts for Kids | Toilet Paper Roll Craft Ideas

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Christmas Poem – Our 2015 Christmas story for children

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
How the Grinch stole Christmas Audiobook Read Aloud by Dr. Seuss @ Book in Bed

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
When Santa Was a Baby by Linda Bailey | A Christmas Read Aloud For Kids

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
🖍️🎄The Crayons Christmas (Read Aloud books for children) | Storytime Daywalt Holiday Toys

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Gingerbread Man and Christmas Stories 🎄 | Bedtime Stories for Kids in English | Fairy Tales

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Santa's Lost Reindeer: A Christmas Book That Will Keep You Laughing by Rachel Hilz | Read Aloud

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Frosty the Snowman | 1969 | HD | 1080p | Full Movie | Christmas Movies for Kids