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As an education design agency, we live and breathe creativity every day. Our design team applies their experience, expertise and creative talents to every project.
We love sharing creative ideas that enhance learning environments and encourage pupils to express themselves across all art forms. So, we’re delighted to share this list of creative Christmas ideas.
These ideas will keep kids of all ages busy in the classroom, and beyond. They will also spark curiosity and conversation, promote self expression and build a sense of connection.
From arts and crafts, to music and baking, we’re rounded up some fabulous ideas to get your pupils’ creative juices flowing!
Baking is Science. Combine a set of ingredients in a specific way to get the desired outcome. Sounds like a fun chemistry experiment!
But baking also allows children to express their creativity through flavours, textures, scents and visual displays. It’s a wonderful medium for self expression – and a great way to keep children busy in the run up to Christmas.
BBC Good Food has hand-picked some popular Christmas recipes for kids. From gingerbread houses to snowman cupcakes, these Christmas baking ideas will appeal to children of all ages and abilities.
Think wreath-making is just for adults? Think again!
Children can forage for their own natural elements to make a beautiful Christmas wreath. Take your class on a walk through your local park or woods to collect leaves, pine cones, sticks and feathers. This time in nature will boost the children’s moods and improve their overall wellbeing too.
Once you’ve collected your natural bits, set up a safe work station for children. This could be their desk in the classroom, some tables in the school hall or even outdoor areas (if it’s not too cold!)
Children will enjoy adding their unique creativity to their wreath. And they can take home their masterpieces to wow their parents.
Baker Ross has some fabulous ideas and materials for wreath-making. You can also ask pupils to bring materials in from home for a fun DT project before the Christmas break.
If your pupils are particularly eco-conscious, why not encourage them to do make their own wrapping paper? Children could do this to add a touch of sustainability to gift giving.
If your school offers a Christmas market or gift grotto, you could use their DIY wrapping paper for any gifts on offer. This will allow the children to express their creativity and save the environment at the same time!
Kids can also make their own Christmas crackers, baubels and toys. The sky’s the limit when it comes to sustainable, creative craft ideas!
Salt dough is a safe, affordable and easy idea that will keep pupils busy and happy in class!
You can either make the dough beforehand and bring it in, or make it together as a class. All you need is flour, salt and water – it’s reasonably low on mess and cost effective too. Children can shape their dough and paint it once dry.
Salt dough is super versatile and can be used to make baubels for the classroom or Christmas tree, ornaments and even gifts. This recipe from BBC Good Food is simple for all ages to follow.
A Christmas card can brighten anyone’s day. So, why not encourage pupils to make Christmas cards that you can donate to a local old age home or food bank? Many schools sell Christmas cards to raise funds – there are plenty of ways to use hand made cards to spark joy and build connection.
Perhaps you could even visit a local old age home to hand deliver your cards? Children will boost residents’ moods by spending time with them – add some carol singing or dancing to boost everyone’s moods further. Children could also make Christmas crackers filled with lovely goodies for a personalised and eco-friendly alternative to shop-bought crackers.
Are there any roads local to your school that offer some impressive Christmas light displays? Why not encourage pupils to take a stroll with their families and admire the beautiful light displays on offer?
A house adorned with lights and visual displays can spark curiosity and conversation. Children will express their awe and wonder at the visual delights. And this might inspire them to create their own light displays at home too.
Families can also enjoy formal light trails and displays at various locations across the UK. National Trust hosts some beautiful light displays and winter illuminations. Perhaps pupils can report back on any light trails they visited over the holidays when they return to school in the New Year.
Theatre is a wonderful medium for creativity and self-expression.
Panto is the obvious choice for a Christmas show – but there are plenty of other performances to enjoy alongside your annual pantomime.
We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Thank you to all our customers for choosing to work with us this year.
We’ve loved visiting schools around the UK and beyond, meeting inspiring education leaders and helping transform your learning environments.
Wishing you a wonderful festive season and hopefully a well deserved break!
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