Huge List of Nutcracker Resources {Free Printables, Activities, Crafts & Recipes}

Christmas is my favorite season. Yes, it is a season in our family. I love the decorating, the lights outside, the music and most of all the family time together. I love spending time with our family and the wonder and awe on their faces during the Christmas season is priceless. And I love studying the Nutcracker with a delightful set of Nutcracker printables.

Enjoying the Ballet

Several years ago I enrolled both of my girls in ballet. I loved it so much growing up, I just wanted them to have the same experience and develop a love for it as well. Unfortunately, only one of them loved the classes, while the other did not. I was so sad that it didn’t work out and they will likely never dance in the Nutcracker.

However, that doesn’t stop me from watching it every year with my kids. The past few years I have checked out the ballet from our local library and worked to create a unit they would enjoy. I know my boys will likely not enjoy the ballet, but I want them to appreciate the arts and ballet is a part of that.

There is so much more to ballet than just dancing. There is acting and storytelling involved as well as the music. It is each piece moving together cohesively that helps create a bigger picture and brings the entire story and experience together. If I can get them to see and understand that, then I call the unit and study a win!

Nutcracker Ballet

The Nutcracker Ballet is a two-act ballet adapted from the libretto “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” written by E.T.A. Hoffman. The score was written by Tchaikovsky and has become a perennial favorite of adults.

The Nutcracker is a magical Christmas adventure which begins at a Christmas Eve party. Marie (who is also called Clare in many versions) is given a Nutcracker at the party.

That night she has a dream where the Nutcracker leads toy soldiers in a fight against an evil mouse king. When all seems lost, Marie throws her slipper at the mouse king hitting him on the head. The mice run away carrying their king while the Nutcracker turns into a prince.

And now the audience can join Marie as the prince takes on a journey to the Land of Snow and the entire Land of Sweets. When she wakes in the morning, the Nutcracker is in her arms.

Nutcracker Songs List

As the Nutcracker is a ballet, it includes some beautiful and famous songs composed by Tchaikovsky in 1892.

These songs include the Nutcracker Overture, Nutcracker March, Sugar Plum Dance, Russian Dance, Arabian Dance, Chinese Dance, Dance of the Reeds, and Waltz of Flowers.

Free Nutcracker Resources

Learn about the music, the story, the composer and more with these Free Nutcracker Printables.

These Nutcracker resources will help you and your children study the story of the Nutcracker. You’ll meet the evil mouse king, wander the four realms, and learn about Tchaikovsky.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Mini Unit | Complete a fun mini-unit on the song Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. You can learn about ballet, the different instruments, and the history of the song.

Free Disney Nutcracker and the Four Realms Printables | This collection of printables includes puzzle worksheets, coloring pages, matching activities, and more.

Nutcracker Unit | You’ll find a wonderful collection of resources based on this popular story.

Nutcracker Lapbook | This lapbook is a great introduction to the Nutcracker. You’ll study the author E.T.A. Hoffman, look at the history of nutcrackers, plus there’s even a recipe for sugar plums!

“The Nutcracker” Study Guide | If you’re looking for a great study of the Nutcracker Suite, then you’ll love this study guide to this enthralling tale. You’ll even learn a bit about theatre etiquette.

Nutcracker Ballet Worksheet | This nutcracker worksheet allows your kids to trace and write Nutcracker Ballet in either cursive or manuscript.

Printable Nutcracker Puppets | This printable puppet activity for the Nutcracker season allows you to print the elegant sugar plum fairies, Mother Ginger, and other characters from this magical kingdom.

Composer Study Series: Free Printables, Resources and Ideas: Tchaikovsky | Spend a week listening to classical music and learning all about the composer of the Nutcracker Suite, Tchaikovsky.

Free Nutcracker Printables

You’ll find free resources to help you add literacy activities to your holiday celebrations. Plus there are fun math activities, coloring sheets, and art projects to enjoy during the Christmas season.

Free Nutcracker Learning Pack | This fun learning pack is themed on the Nutcracker and is perfect for young children. The literacy worksheets include prewriting pages, cutting practice, shape tracing, and more!

Free Nutcracker Printable Pack | This fun pack of math and language arts pages is a great way to encourage young children to spend some time working on simple math problems, sight words, letter activities, and so on.

Christmas Unit: The Nutcracker | If you have slightly older children, they’ll love this Christmas Unit on The Nutcracker. You’ll find nomenclature cards, activities to match dances to the country of origin, math activities, and directions to make paper fairies among other activities.

Nutcracker Unit 2 | You’ll find free printables to encourage your kids to learn to read, do math, and sort various objects.

The Nutcracker Preschool Worksheet and Activity Pack | You’ll find 23 pages of fun printable activity sheets for young children. Kids will work on writing, cutting, counting, and so forth!

Free Nutcracker Printables | These Nutcracker printables are a fun way to keep your preschool and kindergarten children working on their reading, writing, and math skills during the holiday season.

Free Nutcracker Printables | These Nutcracker printables are a fun way to keep your preschool and kindergarten children working on their reading, writing, and math skills during the holiday season.

The Nutcracker Mini Printable Pack | The Nutcracker Printable Pack is perfect for young children ages 2-8. The pdf file includes sequencing, counting, and other fun activities based on the Nutcracker Ballet.

Free Nutcracker Printables and Montessori-Inspired Nutcracker Activities | The free printables in this Montessori-Inspired Nutcracker printable set includes fun activities such as making Nutcracker dolls. It’s perfect for kids from preschool through 1^st grade.

Nutcracker Printable Pack for Toddlers and Early Preschool | This intriguing Nutcracker printable pack includes coloring pages, sequencing work, and tracing work among other activities.

Nutcracker Printable Pack | This Nutcracker learning pack was created for kids ages 2-9. These Christmas printables are the perfect way to continue holiday homeschool lessons with your kids.

Nutcracker Preschool Printables | You’ll find a great group of printables based on this holiday classic. Kids can play a letter N is for Nutcracker file folder game or complete an N is for Nutcracker worksheet. It’s even recommended you enjoy a picture book on the Nutcracker created by the artist Susan Jeffers.

Nutcracker Mad Lib | This free pack of Nutcracker Mad Lib is perfect for older kids. They use nouns, verbs, and adjectives to create a silly version of the Nutcracker.

Nutcracker Number Math | Your young kids will love completing this fun math page. It’s a great resource for this festive season.

Nutcracker Cut and Paste | You’ll love this simple Nutcracker activity. Just print the pages, have the kids color them, cut them out, then glue them together.

Nutcracker Unit Study and 3 Part Cards | This Nutcracker unit study includes 3-part cards and several fun activities you can do to expand your study of the Nutcracker ballet.

Nutcracker Number Game | Practice number recognition and counting with a funny Nutcracker game.

Nutcracker Coloring Pages | Your kids will love this collection of The Nutcracker coloring pages. You can print them out and let the kids color the frightful mouse king.

Nutcracker Inspired Crafts

These Nutcracker-inspired crafts include fun activities for rainy, cold, and snowy afternoons. For example, kids can learn how to draw a nutcracker, make puppets, or play games.

How to Draw a Nutcracker | You’ll find a variety of Christmas time activities here. You and your kids can learn how to draw a nutcracker, color a free printable nutcracker coloring page, or make a nutcracker mural.

Popsicle Stick Nutcrackers | Your kids will love making popsicle stick nutcrackers during the Nutcracker season.

Paper Plate Nutcracker | Young kids will love making this paper plate nutcracker with a handprint beard.

Nutcracker Art Project | This Nutcracker art project uses a backdrop and paper characters to allow your kids to reenact the story of the Nutcracker and the Mouse King.

Moveable Paper Plate Nutcracker Craft for Kids | Your young kids will love making this moveable paper plate nutcracker.

Nutcracker DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Game | Your kids will love playing this Toy Soldier versus the Rat King tic-tac-toe game.

Nutcracker and Ballerina DIY | Your young kids will adore making these easy crafts inspired by the Nutcracker Ballet.

Ballerina Craft for Preschoolers | Make a Nutcracker-inspired puppet of the main character Clara holding the Nutcracker.

Printable Nutcracker Craft | Your kids will love coloring and gluing this nutcracker together.

Popsicle Stick Nutcracker Puppets | Kids love making and playing with puppets, and these puppets made from popsicle sticks are perfect for a quiet activity on a snowy afternoon.

Pom-Pom Mouse | Make pom-pom mice with your kids.

Paper Plate Layered Christmas Tree | Your kids will love making this layered Christmas tree out of paper plates.

Marbled Christmas Tree Craft for Kids | Your kids will love making marbled paint for the branches of the tree and then gluing the tree together. It’s a simple and fun craft for a cold afternoon.

DIY Clara Nutcracker Ballerina | Your kids will love learning how to make a Clara Nutcracker Ballerina. In addition, you’ll find several books recommended for you to find at your local library.

How to Draw a Christmas Nutcracker | Learning how to draw a Christmas Nutcracker is a great art project for the Christmas season.

Nutcracker Crafts to Give as Gifts

These nutcracker crafts make lovely gifts to give to family and friends during the Christmas season. You can make a gift jar, create toy soldiers, or make beautiful crystal stars for the tree.

Homemade Sugar Plum Fairy Gift Jars | Make a beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy gift jar to give to family and friends. You can make them in several different colors.

Clay Pot Toy Soldiers | Try making toy soldiers using clay pots. You can use 5-inch pots for smaller soldiers or use 16-inch pots to make large 6 ft. soldiers.

Clothespin Nutcracker Craft | This clothespin nutcracker is a fun craft for kids of all ages and can make a great gift for family and friends.

DIY Crystal Snowflakes | Make some crystal snowflakes to hang on your Christmas tree using pipe cleaners and Borax. These crystal snowflakes look amazing and are fun to give as Christmas gifts.

Nutcracker Ideas for Ornaments

Try making a Nutcracker ornament this year. You have a great selection of ideas from the magical land of the Nutcracker. And homemade ornaments are wonderful keepsakes to enjoy each year.

LEGO Nutcracker Ornament | If you have a kid who loves Legos, they’ll adore this activity: make a nutcracker out of Legos and hang it on the tree!

DIY Felt Nutcracker Ornaments | Make some easy felt nutcracker ornaments to give to family and friends as Christmas gifts. These include the Sugar Plum Fairy, Mouse King, and Nutcracker.

Nutcracker Ornaments DIY | Let your child make some ballerina Nutcracker ornaments during the Christmas season out of wooden clothespins.

Keepsake Fingerprint Nutcracker Ornament | Help your child make some fingerprint Nutcracker ornaments out of salt cough using their finger. These will be wonderful keepsakes to keep and give to grandparents.

7 Nutcracker Crafts | You’ll find 7 beautiful nutcracker crafts include several that involve making ornaments. These crafts will make beautiful Christmas gifts for you and your children to give to family and friends.

Popsicle Stick Nutcracker | Your kids will love making this popsicle stick Nutcracker ornament, and he’ll look wonderful on Christmas trees.

Nutcracker-Themed Treats

Nothing is better than serving Nutcracker-themed treats throughout the Christmas season! These ideas range from simple to more complicated so you can find the perfect treat for your family to enjoy.

Nutcracker Juice Box Treats | Take juice boxes and applesauce cups to make a fun nutcracker treat to take to a holiday party.

Snowflake Pretzels | Everyone will love these snowflake pretzels. They’re a great Christmas season treat that’s easy to make and take to parties.

Sugarplums Christmas Candy | Have you ever tried sugarplums? If not, here’s your chance! Make this delicious Christmas candy to enjoy with your family.

Mouse King Marshmallow Pops | Kids will adore these adorable mouse king marshmallow pops. They’re an easy and fun treat to take to a holiday party.

Mouse King Cheese Bites from the Nutcracker | Everyone will compliment you for bringing these super cute Mouse King cheese bites to a Christmas party.

Nutcracker Sugar Cookies | Try making Nutcracker sugar cookies with your kids. They’ll love decorating and eating these delicious treats.

Nutcracker Soldier Rice Krispie Treat Recipe | Instead of making regular Rice Krispie Treats, try making nutcracker soldier Rice Krispie treats this year. They’re fun, easy, and delicious!

Cherry Chocolate Mice | Everyone will adore making and eating these cherry chocolate mice that combine chocolate-covered cherries and Hershey’s Kisses to make adorable mice.

Peppermint Bark | Don’t forget to cook up some of this delicious and easy peppermint bark for your family this Christmas.

Easy Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Recipe | Try your hand at making these Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats. They look impressive yet are easy to make.

Banana Ballerinas | Make some fun and unique banana ballerinas in honor of the Nutcracker with your kids.