In this video, I’m sharing my favorite gingerbread crafts and games for preschool and pre-K—easy December activities that feel fun for kids but still have a real purpose. When the holiday season gets busy, I like activities that are simple to prep, calm to run, and actually support the skills we’re working on. So I’m walking you through hands-on ideas that pair perfectly with gingerbread stories, sensory play, and your literacy and math centers. You’ll see options like paper gingerbread men, paint stamping gingerbread friends, gingerbread bingo, a book activity to go with One Yummy Gingerbread Man, and a flat paper gingerbread house craft. These are developmentally appropriate and work for whole group, small group, centers, and even take-home family projects. The big takeaway is that a gingerbread theme week can be playful and joyful without turning your classroom into chaos—especially when you choose activities that build fine motor skills, creativity, and cooperative play while keeping your routines simple.