These Christmas Lacing Cards are a fun busy bag activity for toddlers and preschoolers. They’re a wonderful way for kids to have fun, and to help get some fine motor practice at the same time.
If you want to make your holiday season full of play and learning, then check out the Christmas Activity Pack. This collection of educational print and play activities is perfect for young children who love to learn through play.
Disclosure: Adult supervision is required for all activities at all times.
More Christmas Themed Fine Motor Activities for Kids
Young learners will love trying these other fine motor play ideas this holiday season. They’re a fun way to help little hands get stronger through play.
- DIY Christmas Tree Ball Drop
- Christmas Playdough Mats (Free Printable for Kids)
- Christmas Transfer Fine Motor Activity
- Christmas Tree Button Sewing Activity
- Connect the Stickers on the Christmas Tree
For more ideas, take a look at these 30 Christmas Fine Motor Activities for Kids.
Materials Needed
- Free printable lacing cards
- Printer and paper
- Laminating sheets and machine
- Scissors
- Hole puncher
- Shoe lace or piece of yarn
How to Make the Christmas Lacing Cards
1. Download and print the lacing cards
You can find the free set of printable lacing cards below the step-by-step instructions. Just head to the bottom of the post and click the large blue button to get your copy.
Inside you’ll get 10 different pictures of Christmas themed icons which you can use for at-home practice or in your child care.
2. Laminate each of the pages
Although this step is optional, I highly recommend it. Laminating the paper is a great way to make them more sturdy and reusable.
If you don’t have a laminating machine, you can also glue the paper onto thick card stock or an empty cereal box to make them a little more durable.
3. Cut out the pictures
Use a pair of scissors to cut around each of the different shapes. I like to leave a little space around each of the pictures because I don’t like the holes going through the actual image. But this isn’t necessary, you can make your own lacing cards how you like.
4. Make the holes
I used a single hole punch to make a series of holes around the edge of each card. You can make these as close or far apart as you like.
5. Enjoy playing
Grab your shoelaces or string and start lacing.
These DIY lacing cards are an easy sewing project for young kids who are still working on their fine motor skills (the muscles in their hands and fingers). They’ll practice skills like hand-eye coordination, pincer grip, manual dexterity and more. Developing all of these skills is essential to help kids to be independent and ready for school.
Are you going to make these Christmas Lacing Cards with your kids?
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