Many parents and teachers are starting to look for December holiday activities already, and I have hundreds of activities available. I realized it was becoming difficult to find all my December activity posts, so I’m doing a roundup of them today.
The list is organized by holiday and type of activity. I’ll add to this post as I publish new posts for the holiday season.
You’ll find hundreds of December holiday activities, both Montessori-inspired activities and activities of all kinds in the following posts.
(UPDATED FOR 2025)
Christmas Countdown Activities and Other Family Holiday Activities
December Family Activities
December Family Activities (Photo Credit: Only 24 More Gummi Days Till Christmas! by Sister72)
50+ December Family Activities
40+ Christmas Countdown Activities
Christmas Countdown Activities {with Lots of Free Printables}
You Don’t Have to Believe in Santa Claus to Love NORAD Tracks Santa
Using Variations of Elf on the Shelf to Encourage Kindness
Using Kindness Elves to Encourage Kindness {Ideas and Free Printables}
Using the Christmas Angel to Encourage Kindness
The Ultimate Guide to Having Kind Kids This Christmas
New Kindness Elf Ideas for Building Character This Christmas
The Ultimate Guide to Kindness Elves
- The Kindness Elves Meet Pete the Cat … and Go on a Great Adventure
- Using Kindness Elves and Pete the Cat in a Food and Toy Drive
- Teaching About Hunger and Poverty in a Food and Toy Drive
- The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, a Baby, and a Toddler Join Our Food and Toy Drive
- The Kindness Elves and Pete the Cat Join Our 5th Annual Food and Toy Drive
- Our Online and Curbside Family Food and Toy Drive
- The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 7th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive
- The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 8th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive
- The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 9th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive
Montessori-Based Religious Education Activities during December
How to Use Godly Play at Home During Advent
Montessori-Inspired Nativity Activities
Simple Godly Play for Toddlers During Advent
Montessori Grace and Courtesy for the Holidays
- How to Help Your Child Feel Comfortable Greeting Relatives
- How to Teach Your Child to Say Thank You for Holiday Presents
- How to Teach Your Child Table Manners for Holiday Gatherings
- Holiday Manners
Montessori-Inspired Christmas Activities
- Activity of the Week – Montessori-Inspired Decorating the Christmas Tree Activity
- Activity of the Week – Gift Wrapping Work
- Montessori-Inspired Christmas Activities (2011)
- Turning Christmas Crafts into Montessori-Oriented Activities
- Montessori-Inspired Christmas Activities
Montessori-Inspired Christmas Playdough Activities
Montessori-Inspired Set-Ups for Christmas Playdough Activities
Quick and Easy Christmas Playdough Activity
Montessori-Inspired Christmas Crafts
Montessori-Inspired Christmas Language Activities and Free Christmas Printables
Montessori-Inspired Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Montessori-Inspired Kids’ Gift Wrapping Activities
Montessori-Inspired Christmas Cards and Crafts
Free Gingerbread Printables and Activities for a Montessori-Inspired Gingerbread Unit
- Free Gingerbread Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Decorate Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
- Free Gingerbread Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
Christmas Gingerbread Man Fine-Motor Activity or Craft
Montessori-Inspired Christmas Craft – Painted Wooden Ornaments
Baby or Toddler Handprint or Footprint Keepsake Ornament
Christmas Sensory Experiences for Babies
Free Evergreen Printables and Montessori-Inspired Evergreen Activities
Free Christmas Tree Songs and Educational Videos
Free Christmas Tree Printables and Montessori-Inspired Christmas Tree Activities
Free Nutcracker Printables and Montessori-Inspired Nutcracker Activities
Free Gingerbread Printables and Montessori-Inspired Gingerbread Activities
Free St. Nicholas and Santa Claus Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities
Free Reindeer Printables and Montessori-Inspired Reindeer Activities
Montessori-Inspired Christmas Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
20+ Christmas Phonics Activities
Montessori-Inspired Christmas Bell Basket for Babies and Toddlers
Christmas Box and Bag Treasure Basket for Babies and Toddlers
Montessori Christmas Tree Decorating Activity
Our Favorite Montessori Fine-Motor Christmas Tree Activity
Simple Snowman Sensory Bin – A Fun Way to Work on Essential Skills for Toddlers and Preschoolers
40+ Christmas Sensory Bins/Tubs
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Christmas Around the World Books for Kids
Christmas Book Basket for Those of Us Who Just CAN’T Do a Christmas Book Countdown
Kid-Made Sparkly Craft Stick Christmas Tree Ornament
Free Christmas Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time (not Montessori-inspired but lots of songs that are good for Montessori homeschools, classrooms, or families)
Free Bell Printables and Montessori-Inspired Bell Activities
Holiday Bell Sensory Bin with Scavenger Hunt
40+ Free Resources for a Christmas Around the World Unit
Christmas Around the World: Scotland
Cinnamon Stick Christmas Tree Ornament with Sensory Activities
Christmas Craft Punch Wrapping Paper and Fine-Motor Activity
Holiday-Themed, Editable Name and Word Tracing Pack
Montessori-Friendly Christmas Ornaments and Cards Kids Can Make
Promote Peace with Montessori Holidays Around the World Resources
Scrap Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornament {and Practical Life Activity}
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My Gift Guides
You’ll find some of my favorite Montessori toys for babies and toddlers, featuring a number of toys from For Small Hands in my Best Gifts for Kids: Montessori-Friendly Baby and Toddler Toys.
You can find some of my favorite books for babies … available on Amazon here: Montessori-Friendly Books for Babies {Gift Guide}
You can find some of my favorite CDs for babies and toddlers here: Favorite CDs for Babies and Toddlers {Gift Guide}
If you’re looking for Montessori-friendly toys that will be appealing to toddlers 15-36 months old, they’re in my Best Gifts for Kids: Montessori-Friendly Toys for Toddlers.
If you have a preschooler, don’t miss this: Best Gifts for Kids: Montessori-Friendly Toys for Preschoolers.
Gift Guide: The Best Classic Children’s Books for Preschoolers has some of my favorite books.
You’ll find lots of ideas for Montessori homeschoolers here: Gift Guide for Montessori Homeschoolers
Favorite Handmade Learning Materials for Preschoolers from Etsy {Gift Guide} has lots of absolutely gorgeous materials.
You’ll find lots of Montessori-friendly Advent calendars here: Favorite Montessori-Friendly Advent Calendars {Gift Guide}.
You’ll find lots of special gift ideas in The Best Gifts for Montessori Teachers.
Hanukkah Activities for Kids
Montessori-Inspired Hanukkah Activities
Montessori-Inspired Little Passports Activities for Kids – Israel (dreidel activities with free printables)
Free Hanukkah Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
Promote Peace with Montessori Holidays Around the World Resources
Kwanzaa Activities for Kids
Free Kwanzaa Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
Promote Peace with Montessori Holidays Around the World Resources
New Years’ Eve Activities for Kids
Starting and Nurturing New Year’s Traditions
Preparing for New Year’s Family Celebrations
Montessori New Year’s Celebration
Kids’ Christmas Activities Pinterest Board
You’ll find hundreds more Christmas activities on my Kids’ Christmas Activities Pinterest Board.
You’ll find more Hanukkah Activities on my Kids’ Non-Christian Religious Holiday Activities Pinterest Board.
You’ll find more New Year’s activities on my Kids’ New Year’s Activities Pinterest Board.
Have fun preparing for the December holidays with your kids! 🙂
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What a great round up of activities!
Thank you! I am so blessed by resources like this!
This is amazing! Thanks for sharing this wonderful resource. I’ll be referring to it often during the Christmas season.
Amazing collection! I could be lost in this post for days! How inspiring.
What a great round-up, Deb! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
You have a great list here! Thank you for sharing!