Looking for a holiday activity that keeps little hands busy AND creates beautiful Christmas décor? This DIY holiday table runner is about to become your new favorite Christmas tradition! As a mom of little ones, I love activities that serve multiple purposes – and this one checks all the boxes for educational value, festive entertainment, and holiday memories!
What You'll Need
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Long roll of kraft paper or white paper
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Washi tape in holiday colors (but shop even more types here!)
- Dot markers (but shop even more types here!)
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Scissors (optional, for older kids)
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Stickers (optional)
Setting Up Your Holiday Art Station
Basic Setup
1. Roll out paper to fit your table length
2. Secure corners with painters tape to prevent sliding
3. Draw simple present shapes or swirly light strings
4. Set out decorating materials
Pro mom hack: Place all supplies in a muffin tin for easy organization and to prevent rolling crayons!
Two Festive Design Options
1. Holiday Present Runner
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Draw simple square and rectangle presents
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Let kids decorate with tape "ribbons"
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Add bows, patterns, and designs
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Practice shapes and patterns
2. Christmas Light Runner
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Draw curvy lines across the paper
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Kids add "lights" using fingerprints or stickers
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Create patterns with colors
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Practice counting and sequences
Learning Through Holiday Play for All Ages!
Math Skills Development Ideas: Counting presents and decorations, creating and continuing patterns, estimating tape lengths, measuring and comparing sizes
Fine Motor Skills Practice: Tearing tape strips, placing stickers, drawing designs, cutting (if age-appropriate), using dot markers
For Toddlers (2-3 years):
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Practice saying color names
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Count presents together
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Work on basic shapes
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Focus on tape tearing skills
For Preschoolers (3-5 years):
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Create simple patterns
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Practice scissor skills
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Count in groups
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Work on size comparison
For School Age (5-8 years):
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Design complex patterns
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Practice multiplication (arrays of presents)
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Work on symmetry
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Create detailed decorations
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Ready to Create Your Holiday Table Runner?
This simple activity brings together creativity, learning, and holiday spirit! Don't forget to tag me in your creations – I love seeing your little artists at work! Check out my Amazon storefront for all the supplies you'll need for this and other engaging holiday activities.
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