Christmas Figurines & Playdough Gift Set: Magical Christmas Sensory Play Ideas for Kids

Christmas is a time for imagination, colourful creations and magical little adventures. And what better way to bring the festive spirit into playtime than with Christmas figurines and soft, colourful playdough?

The Bio DoUgh Christmas Figurines & Playdough Gift Set brings together handmade Christmas-themed figurines and red and green Bio DoUgh samplers, giving children everything they need to start creating their own festive worlds.

From miniature Christmas villages to Santa's workshop, this delightful set transforms everyday playtime into an imaginative holiday experience.

Whether you're searching for Christmas sensory play ideas, creative Christmas gifts for kids, Christmas Eve box ideas or screen-free holiday activities, discover how this festive playdough set can make Christmas even more memorable.

Why Christmas Sensory Play Is So Special

Christmas brings a world of exciting colours, shapes and stories. Sensory play gives children a hands-on opportunity to explore that excitement through creativity.

With Bio DoUgh, little hands can roll, squish, flatten and shape colourful dough while using festive figurines to create imaginative Christmas scenes.

These playful activities can support:

• Fine Motor Skills: Rolling, shaping and pressing figurines into dough encourages controlled hand movements.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: Arranging figurines and building miniature Christmas scenes helps children practise coordination.
• Creativity: Children can experiment with different designs, shapes and festive ideas.
• Imaginative Play: Christmas figurines inspire storytelling, pretend play and magical adventures.
• Sensory Exploration: Soft Bio DoUgh offers a hands-on experience through different shapes and textures.
• Screen-Free Entertainment: A creative alternative to digital activities during the Christmas holidays.

Best of all, there's no single right way to play. Every Christmas creation can be completely different!

1. Build Santa's Magical Workshop

Turn your playdough table into Santa's very own workshop!

Start by using green Bio DoUgh to create miniature Christmas trees and festive decorations.

Use red dough to shape tiny presents, pathways and colourful workshop details.

Then arrange the Christmas figurines throughout the scene to bring your imaginary North Pole to life.

Children can invent stories about Santa preparing gifts, decorating the workshop or getting ready for Christmas Eve.

For extra creative possibilities, add tools from the Bio DoUgh Playdough Accessories Collection.

2. Create a Miniature Christmas Village

Who wouldn't love a tiny Christmas village made entirely from playdough?

Use red and green Bio DoUgh to build miniature houses, Christmas trees and winding pathways.

Add the festive figurines as decorations or characters throughout the village.

Children can create:

• Miniature Christmas houses
• Colourful festive gardens
• Little Christmas trees
• Pretend gift shops
• Christmas celebration scenes
• Magical holiday pathways

Encourage children to invent stories about the people and characters living in their miniature village.

Every play session can introduce a new adventure!

3. Make a Christmas Sensory Play Tray

A Christmas sensory play tray is a simple and engaging activity for home, preschool or holiday play sessions.

Place the red and green Bio DoUgh samplers on a suitable play surface, then arrange the Christmas figurines nearby.

Children can explore the materials freely, creating different festive shapes and scenes.

To extend the activity, add:

• A Bio DoUgh Silicone Mat
• A Silicone Rolling Pin
• Christmas Stamp Cutters
• Shape Cutters
• Additional colourful Bio DoUgh

Explore our Natural Playdough Collection to discover more colours for creative Christmas activities.

4. Decorate Pretend Christmas Cookies

Bring the excitement of Christmas baking into imaginative play!

Roll out the red and green Bio DoUgh and use cutters to create pretend Christmas biscuits.

Children can decorate their creations with festive patterns and arrange the figurines around their imaginary bakery.

Try creating:

• Christmas tree pretend cookies
• Miniature festive cupcakes
• Colourful playdough biscuits
• Christmas-themed pretend cakes
• Little holiday bakery displays

Children can even invent their own Christmas bakery, take pretend orders and prepare imaginative festive treats.

Important: Bio DoUgh products are toys, not food, and must not be eaten.

5. Create a Christmas Storytelling Adventure

Christmas figurines are wonderful for inspiring imaginative storytelling.

Invite children to choose a figurine and create a Christmas story around it.

Perhaps the characters are preparing for Christmas morning.

Maybe they're exploring a magical holiday village.

Or perhaps they're organising a festive celebration.

Children can shape the red and green Bio DoUgh into landscapes, decorations and other objects as their stories develop.

This activity encourages creative expression, storytelling and imaginative thinking.

6. Make Miniature Christmas Presents

Christmas is all about giving, and children can explore that excitement through pretend play.

Use red and green Bio DoUgh to shape miniature gift boxes.

Flatten small pieces of dough to create pretend wrapping paper or roll thin strips to represent ribbons.

Arrange the finished presents around the Christmas figurines.

Children can create an imaginary gift shop, organise presents for Santa or prepare a pretend Christmas celebration.

It's a fun way to explore shapes, colours and imaginative role-play.

7. Design a Playdough Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree made from Bio DoUgh is a lovely festive activity for little creators.

Start by shaping green dough into a miniature tree.

Use small pieces of red dough to create pretend ornaments and decorations.

Arrange Christmas figurines around the base to complete the scene.

Children can experiment with different tree shapes, decorations and designs.

For more colourful Christmas creations, try adding shades from our Rainbow in a Bag Playdough.

8. Explore Christmas Colours & Shapes

Red and green are two of the most recognisable Christmas colours.

Use the Bio DoUgh samplers to introduce a simple colour and shape activity.

Invite children to:

• Create red and green circles
• Roll long colourful dough shapes
• Make miniature Christmas trees
• Build festive patterns
• Sort creations by colour
• Arrange figurines around different shapes

This hands-on activity encourages observation, colour recognition and creative exploration.

9. Create a Christmas Eve Playdough Tradition

Christmas Eve is filled with anticipation and excitement.

A festive playdough activity can become a lovely part of your family's holiday traditions.

Set up the Christmas Figurines & Playdough Gift Set on a play mat and invite children to create their own Christmas scene.

They might build Santa's workshop, make miniature Christmas trees or invent a magical Christmas adventure.

It's a simple way to enjoy creative, screen-free play together before Christmas morning.

10. Make a Magical Christmas Display

Let children use their imagination to create a miniature Christmas display.

Start by shaping red and green Bio DoUgh into festive landscapes, decorations and colourful objects.

Arrange the handmade Christmas figurines throughout the scene.

Children can experiment with different layouts and change their designs as often as they like.

The result is a playful, temporary Christmas creation that can be reshaped into something completely new during the next activity.

A Thoughtful Christmas Gift for Creative Kids

Finding a Christmas gift that encourages creativity can make the festive season even more exciting.

The Bio DoUgh Christmas Figurines & Playdough Gift Set combines imaginative play with hands-on sensory exploration.

Presented in a black gift box measuring approximately 23 × 15 × 4 cm, it's a lovely choice for:

• Christmas gifts for kids aged 3+
• Christmas Eve activity boxes
• Festive sensory play gifts
• Creative holiday activities
• Preschool Christmas play sessions
• Screen-free Christmas entertainment
• Imaginative playdough gift sets

With Christmas-themed figurines and red and green dough included, children can start creating festive scenes straight away.

Handmade Australian Christmas Figurines

The Christmas figurines included in this set are handmade in Australia and designed for repeated creative play.

Children can press them into Bio DoUgh, arrange them around miniature scenes and use them as part of imaginative Christmas stories.

After playtime, the figurines can be gently washed with cold water and allowed to dry before being stored.

Their reusable design makes them a lovely addition to future playdough activities.

What's Included in the Bio DoUgh Christmas Gift Set?

Each Christmas Figurines & Playdough Gift Set includes:

• Christmas-Themed Figurines: Handmade in Australia, reusable and washable with cold water.
• Red Bio DoUgh Sampler: For festive shapes, miniature presents and imaginative creations.
• Green Bio DoUgh Sampler: Perfect for Christmas trees, holiday landscapes and colourful scenes.
• Black Gift Box: Approximately 23 × 15 × 4 cm.

The combination of festive figurines and colourful dough makes this set a fun introduction to Christmas sensory play.

How to Care for Your Christmas Figurines

Keeping your handmade figurines ready for future play is simple.

1. Gently remove the figurines from the playdough after each activity.
2. Wash with cold water when needed.
3. Allow them to dry completely.
4. Store them safely with the rest of your playdough accessories.

With proper care, the figurines can be enjoyed across multiple creative play sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Christmas Figurines & Playdough Gift Set?

The set includes Christmas-themed figurines, red and green Bio DoUgh samplers and a black gift box measuring approximately 23 × 15 × 4 cm.

Are the Christmas figurines handmade in Australia?

Yes! The Christmas figurines are handmade in Australia.

Can the Christmas figurines be reused?

Yes. The figurines are reusable and can be gently washed with cold water.

What age is the Christmas playdough set suitable for?

The set is intended for children aged 3+ with adult supervision. It contains small parts.

Does the Bio DoUgh playdough contain wheat?

Yes. The red and green Bio DoUgh samplers contain wheat.

Is the playdough edible?

No. Bio DoUgh samplers are toys for creative play and must not be eaten.

Can I combine this set with other Bio DoUgh products?

Absolutely! Pair the Christmas figurines with more Bio DoUgh Playdough, Playdough Accessories and Sprinkles to create even more imaginative Christmas activities.

Make Christmas Playtime Magical with Bio DoUgh!

From building Santa's workshop to creating miniature Christmas villages, the Bio DoUgh Christmas Figurines & Playdough Gift Set brings festive imagination to life.

With handmade Australian figurines, colourful red and green Bio DoUgh samplers and a gift-ready presentation, this Christmas sensory play set offers children a creative way to explore the magic of the season.

Whether it's a Christmas Eve surprise, a festive gift or a holiday activity, every play session is an opportunity to create something wonderful.

Discover more creative gifts in our Bio DoUgh Bundles Collection and make this Christmas full of colourful, hands-on fun.

Little hands, big imaginations and a whole lot of Christmas magic! 🎄🎁