Cookie Crafts for Preschoolers
Looking for a fun and educational activity for your little ones? How about cookie crafts for preschoolers? Not only are these delightful preschool crafts a fantastic way to spend quality time with your child, but they also offer an opportunity to hone their motor skills, creativity, and even basic math concepts.
Imagine the excitement your child will experience as they shape, decorate, and ultimately display their delectable creations. Whether you’re a parent looking for a rainy day activity or a teacher in search of a unique classroom project, cookie crafts are a sweet solution that’s sure to be a hit with the young ones.
Let’s get started on this exciting adventure, combining play, learning, and creativity!
Cookie Crafts for Preschoolers
Before diving into these delightful cookie crafts, let’s ensure we’ve got all our craft supplies ready. The joy of creating these crafts with your preschoolers not only lies in the fun process but also in preparing for it.
The anticipation of what’s to come can be just as exciting! From colored papers, and glue, to paints and brushes, gather all your supplies and let’s get ready to create some cookie-themed masterpieces.
This felt cookie busy bag is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. They’ll love building their own cookies when you need a few quiet moments.
Preschoolers will work on building fine motor skills as they create paper cookies and brown paper chocolate chips with this fine motor cookie craft. This craft also pairs perfectly with If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff.
Homemade puffy paint is fun to make! Make up a batch and then use it to make puffy paint paper plate chocolate chip cookies. This paper plate cookie craft provides a fun sensory experience for little ones.
Print out these free templates, and you’ll have all you need to set up some DIY pretend play cookies for your little ones.
Gather up some colored tissue paper, and help your kids make some paper cookies. Add them to your pretend play area for loads of creative fun.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Paper Plate Craft and Free Printables
Paper plate crafts are fun, because they’re usually pretty easy to make. And, they’re inexpensive! This paper plate chocolate chip cookie is no exception.
Have your kids ever painted with sponges? If not, these sponge painted gingerbread cookies are a great place to start!
Fill a muffin tin with odds and ends, and let your preschoolers use the findings to decorate cardboard cookies. When you're done, fill a plastic cookie jar with these cookies and add them to your pretend play area.
Focus on the letter “c” when you let your preschooler create a big letter “c” out of cookies! This adorable letter craft is perfect for little hands.
Winter is a great time for your kids to make this cocoa and cookies craft! Put it on display or turn it into a fun winter card for a loved one. If you want to make this in the summertime, create a glass of milk instead of cocoa.
While these felt cookies are made with Christmas cookie cutters, they can be created with whatever cookie cutters you have on hand.
Grab some paints and some cardboard circles, and let your preschoolers decorate their own cardboard cookies. Let their imaginations run wild.
When you mix up a batch of self-hardening salt clay, your kids of all ages can roll and twist the clay into a cookie shape which they can decorate when they’re hardened.
I’m a sucker for thumbprint crafts, and this thumbprint Smart Cookie craft is adorable especially his googly eyes! It would make a great card, as well!
Mix up a batch of homemade puffy paint with your kids. Then, let them use that paint to decorate a batch of puffy paint gingerbread men.
There you have it, a delightful range of cookie crafts to keep your little ones engaged and their creativity flowing. From felt cookie busy bags to puffy paint gingerbread men, we’ve rounded up some of the most unique and exciting craft ideas.
Remember, it’s not just about the end result; the joy lies in the process of creating these crafts together. These activities not only provide a fun-filled time but also help foster fine motor skills, creativity, and a love for learning.
So go ahead, gather your craft supplies and start creating these cookie-themed crafts.
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.