7 of the cutest preschool Christmas gifts for parents

Christmas shopping doesn’t have to be stressful. The festive season is all about fun, not hassle and worry! So, we’ve decided to make things easier for you.

We’ve compiled a list of the cutest preschool Christmas gifts for parents. Now that we’ve taken the hard work out of Christmas shopping, you can focus on what’s really important. Family time, sweet treats, and festive fun!

Here are 7 of the cutest preschool Christmas gifts for parents:

1. Handprint keepsakes

Most parents understand the struggle of shopping for gifts from their child. You scour the shelves looking for something just right, only to leave the shop with a generic, impersonal gift. How do you find the perfect preschool Christmas gifts for parents when your child isn’t involved in the shopping process?

Thankfully, we have a solution for you. You don’t have to spend a fortune to find the perfect Christmas present from your child. Why not add a personal touch by making a handprint keepsake with your little one?

 This preschool Christmas gift for parents is the perfect idea for really young children. And babies and toddlers celebrating their first Christmas! Make your own handprint Christmas tree ornament from baking soda clay.

There are tons of recipes online – just find one you like and make it your own!

This Christmas gift is the perfect reminder of your little one’s earliest Christmases. And you can hang them on your Christmas tree year on year.

You could even make a new handprint ornament each year. See how much your little one has grown as the years go by!

2. A personalized mug

If you loved our handprint keepsake idea (gift idea number 1), you’ll love our next Christmas gift idea too! For the perfect preschool Christmas gift for parents, your child can make a personalized mug.

All you need is a plain white mug – then your little one can take care of the rest. Just remember to buy materials that won’t come off when the mug is washed!

Not only is this a really great gift, but it gives your little one a chance to get creative. If they’re old enough, encourage them to paint their own designs. It can be Christmas-themed, personal to your family or something else entirely.

Or why not make it really personal by having fun with handprint art? This is a great idea for babies and toddlers. Paint your little one’s hand and press it onto the mug. Wait for it to dry and there you have it – the perfect keepsake gift!

3. Homemade picture frame

Next on our list of preschool Christmas gifts for parents – a homemade picture frame.

There are so many different ways to decorate your own picture frame. It’s a great chance for your little to use their imagination and show off their creative side.

However, the team at Santa Academy recommend fingerpainting to really bring the frame to life. And your child can really get stuck in!

Why not use fingerpainting to decorate the frame with Christmas lights? It’s super easy to do, but the end result looks great.

You’ll need a plain white frame – buy one or have your child paint one white. When that step is done, the real fun can begin!

Your little one should dip their fingers into different colored paint. You can choose whatever colors you like – we think red, orange, yellow and green look particularly effective! Then, have your child press their fingers onto the white frame. Make sure to cover the frame – but don’t overdo it.

The next part can be tricky for little hands, so we recommend that you take over. Using a black marker, draw a ‘string’ to connect the fingerprint lights. And there you have it – a homemade picture frame!

You know what else makes this a great preschool Christmas gift for parents? You can fill it with your favorite photo of your little one!

4. Make their favorite treats

Still looking for the perfect preschool Christmas gifts for parents? Treat them to something special by making their favorite festive goodies!

Not only does it make a great Christmas present – who doesn’t love a sweet treat? Adding a personal touch to a Christmas gift really shows you care. And you can have fun with your little one while you make them.

If your child is really little, you might struggle to find baking recipes easy enough for them to help with. And what’s the point if your little one can’t join in on the fun?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Try one of these delicious recipes. They’re our tried and tested favorites at Santa Academy. They’re super simple – and super fun!

• Snowman Christmas cookies

These tasty treats make the perfect festive gift. You do the baking, then your little one can bring the snowmen to life.

• Polar bear peppermint creams

The perfect preschool Christmas gift for parents – a sweet treat without any baking. Children can really get stuck in with this super easy, baking free recipe. And they’re delicious too!

• Hot chocolate stirrers

This is the perfect treat for any chocolate lovers out there – and there’s no need for baking. You can make enough for the whole family to enjoy together. And don’t forget the whipped cream and marshmallows!

5. Treat them with a homemade hamper

We already know that homemade presents make the best preschool Christmas gifts for parents. So, why not put together a personalized hamper, made of all their favorite things?

This gift encourages you and your little one to get creative. And the end result will be completely one of a kind – no one else will have a hamper like it!

Here are some of Santa Academy’s recommendations for making the perfect homemade hamper:

• Sweet treats (see gift idea number 4!)
• A DVD of their favorite festive film
• Pajamas
• Slippers
• Cozy Christmas socks
• Luxury bath products
• A scented candle
• Tea, coffee or hot chocolate (make your own hot chocolate stirrer!)
• A mug
• Their favorite festive tipple.

Don’t forget to buy a hamper, cellophane, and some festive ribbon to add the finishing touch.

Another reason why this makes the best preschool Christmas gift for parents? All of the items in the hamper will make for a great festive family night. Everyone can wear their Christmas pajamas, gather their favorite treats and watch a festive film together!

Or they could even treat themselves to a pamper night. Using their new luxury bath products, a scented candle and their favorite festive tipple!

6. Festive artwork

When you’re looking for preschool Christmas gifts for parents, you can’t go wrong with festive artwork.

We love this festive gift idea because it encourages your little one to use their imagination. Will they draw Santa and his reindeer? A family portrait? Or maybe they’ll get really creative and invent their very own character!

Your child can create whatever they like – and they can experiment with different materials too! There are no limits to this preschool Christmas gift for parents.

It’s a great gift for parents because they’ll love to see their little one’s imagination come to life. And they can hang their personalized gift on the kitchen fridge. Or even show it off in the office!

If you’re still looking for drawing inspiration, why not check out our festive activity packs?

Choose between Santa Academy, Elf Ed, Reindeer Recruit and Fairy Fellow. Each of our themed activity packs is bursting with creativity, imagination and fun. Your little one can draw with Mrs. Claus or have fun with different coloring tasks. You’ll find heaps of drawing inspiration, as well as other creative tasks and activities.

The best part? You can download all of them for free!

7. Spend some quality time together!

Last on our list of preschool Christmas gifts for parents – spend some quality time together as a family!

You don’t have to spend a fortune on the perfect present, or spend hours making a homemade gift. Sometimes all you need is a nice gesture!

With this Christmas gift idea, you can do whatever you like. Why don’t you visit their favorite Christmas market? Or if they’d prefer to stay in, have a family movie night! It doesn’t matter, as long as they get to spend some quality time with the little one.

And it’s perfect for creating new Christmas memories. Just don’t forget to bring your camera!

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