30+ Great Grinch Activities for Kids Holiday Festivities

These Grinch activities for kids are perfect for a holiday movie night and for play dates. Discover crafts, activities, and snacks for your festivities!

In honor of the new Grinch movie, which my daughter says is so good, I’ve rounded up some great Grinch-themed activities for you to add to your preschool Christmas activities!

Try a new craft or activity. Whip up a tasty Grinch-themed snack. Most of all, have fun making memories with your favorite little people!

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The Grinch Activities

All of the Grinch activities for kids are perfect for a family movie night or a holiday-themed play date. Kids of all ages will enjoy the activities featured below.

Hands-On Grinch Activities for Kids

Kids will love mixing up a big batch of Easy Grinch Slime for Kids. Follow this simple tutorial, and take a moment to learn the science behind slime. Little Bins for Little Hands

This Grinch Heart Sensory Bag is a fun way to explore and sort by size with a Grinchy theme. Rainy Day Mum

This simple Grinch Slime Jar combines an easy slime recipe with a unique storage container for the full Grinch effect! The Best Ideas for Kids

A big batch of Grinch Playdough is a great alternative for kids who aren’t into the goopiness of slime. Natural Beach Living

Kids will have a blast stretching and manipulating some How the Grinch Stole Christmas Slime as they watch the Grinch movie or listen to you read the story. Schooling a Monkey

No Cook Edible Grinch Playdough is perfect for kids who still like to put things in their mouth. Kimspired DIY

Your family can try a Grinch STEM activity and stack as many presents as will fit on the Grinch’s sled! Lemon Lime Adventures

Try out this counting activity which was inspired by the Grinch’s heart being 3 sizes too small and is a fun way to practice guessing, logic, and counting. A Little Pinch of Perfect

Here’s a classic balloon science experiment, with a Christmas-sy twist to get a fun Grow the Grinch’s Heart Science Experiment. Creative Family Fun

Preschoolers will love this Grinch Heart Science Experiment! It’s a great hands-on, candy science experiment that is perfect for Christmas. Rainy Day Mum

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Printables

Use this simple Grinch coloring page to turn your child into the Grinch. Homebound but Hopeful

These How the Grinch Stole Christmas Printables are great for little hands. 3 Boys and a Dog

Grinch Crafts

Your child will love learning how to make this Grinch handprint craft for Christmas! Simple Everyday Mom

This Easy Grinch Ornament for Toddlers really is easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make! Rainy Day Mum

Encourage your preschoolers to try a new craft with this Needle Felted Green Heart Grinch Craft. This one requires close adult supervision, but kids will be so proud of the outcome. Rainy Day Mum

An Easy Grinch Popsicle Stick Craft is the perfect follow-up to watching the movie or reading the book with your toddlers and preschoolers. Rainy Day Mum

Create this easy paper plate Grinch craft with a little parent prep work. Simple Everyday Mom

Use simple supplies to make a paper plate Grinch’s heart craft. Non Toy Gifts

Learn math and science when making salt dough grinch ornaments for your Christmas tree. Kitchen Counter Chronicles

Recycle a toilet paper tube for a fun grinch decoration to paint and decorate. Crafts by Courtney

This homemade ornament craft for kids is perfect to make after reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas book. Buggy and Buddy

Create a Grinch ornament using recycled plastic spoons, pom-poms and paper. The Joy of Sharing

This salt dough Grinch fingerprint ornament is easy to make and what a lovely keepsake! Teach Me Mommy

Craft this candy-filled Grinch ornament that is perfect for your tree, as holiday decor or even as a unique holiday treat! Bullocks Buzz

Paint some wood slices to create homemade Grinch decorations or ornaments. Learning and Exploring through Play

Grinch Day Snacks

Try out this healthy but delicious Grinch Smoothie Recipe. Rainy Day Mum

Start a new holiday tradition when you and the kids whip up a batch of these tasty Grinch Pretzel Treats. Natural Beach Living

With just three ingredients, you can make a batch of Grinch Popcorn in no time! Recipes from a Pantry

These Grinch Christmas Cake Pops are festive and relatively easy to make. They’re sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings this year. Natural Beach Living

Your veggie-loving preschoolers will ask for seconds and thirds when you serve up these Healthy Grinch Snacks. Natural Beach Living

This Glorious Green Grinch Freakshake combines dessert and drinks in one extreme milkshake treat! Rainy Day Mum

Turn your favorite sugar cookies into Grinch Sugar Cookies with this step-by-step tutorial. The Awesome Muse

I bet these Grinch Cookie Dough Bites area as tasty as they are pretty! I want to try these with my daughter this year. Nerdy Mamma

Get the kids involved in making a batch of these Grinch Cookies for Kids to Decorate. Start with some Nutter Butters and go from there! Rainy Day Mum

Even the Grinch will have to admit how tasty these Grinch Mint Chip Cookies are! A Magical Mess

This gingerbread theme preschool pack is perfect to use alongside the story, but it works well as a stand-alone unit, as well!

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Tara

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.