New Year's Eve Kid Craft Ideas
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about how to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your kids. If you’re looking for fun and creative ways to ring in the new year, try these New Year's Eve kid craft ideas that are sure to be a hit:
1. DIY Party Hats
Get your kids excited about the countdown by having them create their own party hats. Cut out party hat shapes from colorful cardstock and let your kids decorate them with glitter, stickers, and markers. Then, attach elastic string to the sides of the hats so they can be worn during the festivities.
2. Confetti Poppers
Nothing says “Happy New Year” like confetti! Make your own confetti poppers using empty toilet paper rolls, tissue paper, and ribbon. Fill the poppers with confetti and tape one end closed. Then, tie a ribbon around the other end and let your kids pull the ribbon to release the confetti.
3. Countdown Clocks
Help your kids count down to midnight with their own countdown clocks. Cut out clock faces from cardstock and attach a paper plate to the back. Write the numbers 1-12 around the clock face with a marker, and then use a brad to attach a paper arrow to the center of the clock. Move the arrow every hour until it’s time to ring in the new year!
4. New Year’s Resolutions
Encourage your kids to think about their goals for the new year by creating their own New Year’s resolutions. Provide them with paper and markers, and have them write down their goals for the coming year. Then, display their resolutions in a prominent place so they can be reminded of their goals throughout the year.
5. Paper Plate Noisemakers
Make some noise as you ring in the new year with these paper plate noisemakers. Cut paper plates in half and decorate them with markers and stickers. Then, fill the plates with rice or beans and tape them shut. Your kids will love shaking their noisemakers as you count down to midnight.
6. Sparkly Slime
Create a sensory experience for your kids with this sparkly slime recipe. Mix together glue, water, and glitter in a bowl, and then slowly add borax solution until the slime forms. Your kids will love playing with the gooey, sparkly slime as they wait for the new year.
7. Balloon Drop
Make the stroke of midnight extra exciting with a balloon drop. Fill balloons with confetti and hang them from the ceiling with ribbon. Then, release the balloons at midnight for a fun and festive surprise.
8. Fireworks Painting
Get creative with your kids by creating fireworks paintings. Dip a toothbrush in paint and then use your finger to flick the bristles to create fireworks on paper. Your kids will love seeing their colorful creations come to life.
9. Glittery Party Poppers
Make your own party poppers with a glittery twist. Cut out party hat shapes from cardstock and fill them with confetti and glitter. Then, attach elastic string to the sides of the hats so they can be popped open when the clock strikes midnight.
10. New Year’s Eve Wishing Wands
Create wishing wands with your kids to help them make their wishes for the new year. Cut stars out of colored cardstock and attach them to dowels with ribbon. Then, have your kids write their wishes on the stars and wave their wands as they make their wishes come true.
