[For Toddlers] A Big Collection of Craft Ideas to Enjoy at Christmas [Part 3]

Paper plate Christmas tree

Craft Play: Perfect for Christmas projects! Let’s make a Christmas tree with a paper plate.

This is a small Christmas tree mascot made by decorating a base crafted from a cut paper plate.

First, cut the paper plate in half, paint the rim brown for the trunk, then roll it into a pointed cone shape.

Next, glue small pieces of green origami around it as leaves, add decorations, and it’s done.

It’s important to attach the leaves firmly to cover the base and build up volume.

Since the overall design is simple, it might be nice to think about the surrounding scene and how you arrange it.

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Paper Cup Christmas Lights

The glowing paper cup lights that shine in complete darkness are a big hit at Christmas parties, too.

Prepare a clear file, colored pens, paper cups, a craft knife, rubber bands, plastic wrap, and a light, and let’s make them.

Cut the clear file into a circle and draw an illustration.

Flip it over, color it in, then use the craft knife to cut out the bottom of the paper cup.

Place the circle on the cup, cover it with plastic wrap, and secure it with a rubber band so it doesn’t shift.

Add stickers around the outside, and you’re done.

If you point the light from the cut-out side toward a wall, the illustration will be projected.

It’s also fun to change the designs and make several different paper cups.

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Easy! Torn-paper Christmas tree

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[Craft for ages 0–5] Rip-and-stick torn-paper collage tree 🎄#Childcare CraftingNursery teacher / Childcare worker#Drawers of ChildcareWith childrenEasy to makeMake and playPopular production#ChristmasInfant Craft⭐↓Detailed instructions are in the comments↓⭐

♪ Original Song – Hoiku Kyujin Labo – Hoiku Kyujin Labo | Nursery Teacher Job Changes and Helpful Information

Let’s create a Christmas tree with torn-paper collage! Prepare a base with the tree trunk already glued on, and have the children tear several sheets of origami paper into small pieces.

If tearing is difficult, you can prepare pre-torn origami paper.

Apply glue in a triangle above the trunk, then attach the torn paper on top to form the tree.

Finish by decorating with round stickers as ornaments.

Mixing patterned origami with solid colors will make it look more festive.

Choose sticker colors that won’t be overpowered by the origami colors.

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Christmas activities for 0-year-olds

Christmas Activities for 0-Year-Olds

As part of a Christmas-themed activity, why not try making Christmas trees and ornaments? Use a stamp made by covering a lactic acid drink bottle with fabric to print patterns on construction paper, or decorate ornaments with stickers to make them festive.

In the end, you can even decorate a big tree drawn on the wall! Even children who don’t yet understand what Christmas is will surely deepen their understanding while having fun through play.

Prepare ornaments and stickers with different motifs and colors, and let the children choose for themselves.

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Easy! Torn-paper Christmas tree

@hoiku.labo

[Craft for ages 0–5] Rip-and-stick torn-paper collage tree 🎄#Childcare CraftingNursery teacher / Childcare worker#Drawers of ChildcareWith childrenEasy to makeMake and playPopular production#ChristmasInfant Craft⭐↓Detailed instructions are in the comments↓⭐

♪ Original Song – Hoiku Kyujin Labo – Hoiku Kyujin Labo | Nursery Teacher Job Changes and Helpful Information

Let’s create a Christmas tree with torn-paper collage! Prepare a base with the tree trunk already glued on, and have the children tear several sheets of origami paper into small pieces.

If tearing is difficult, you can prepare pre-torn origami paper.

Apply glue in a triangle above the trunk, then attach the torn paper on top to form the tree.

Finish by decorating with round stickers as ornaments.

Mixing patterned origami with solid colors will make it look more festive.

Choose sticker colors that won’t be overpowered by the origami colors.

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Cute tissue paper wreath

[Childcare Craft] 0–1-year-olds: Tissue Paper Wreath, Nursery Teacher, Christmas Wreath

The step of rolling and sticking is so much fun! Let me share an idea for making a tissue paper wreath.

Before you begin, prepare a paper plate with the center cut out, white and green tissue paper cut into manageable pieces, and decorative parts like Santa and star shapes.

Have the children crumple the tissue paper into little balls and stick them onto the rim-only paper plate where you’ve applied glue.

Once they’ve gone all the way around with the tissue paper, let them place the decorative parts—made into stickers with double-sided tape—wherever they like.

Punch a hole at the top of the paper plate, thread a string through, and your Christmas wreath is complete.

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Christmas tree lacing

Christmas Tree Threading Craft: A Nursery Teacher Explains an Easy Method Even Infants Can Do!

Here’s a Christmas tree craft idea that kids can enjoy while practicing lacing.

For preparation, cut out a Christmas tree and ornaments from construction paper.

Since you’ll be threading pipe cleaners through both, punch holes in them beforehand.

First, thread one end of a pipe cleaner through the tree and secure it so it won’t slip out.

Then, let the children choose their favorite ornaments and thread them onto the pipe cleaner.

Once several are on, secure the other end of the pipe cleaner to finish.

Prepare ornaments with various motifs to create a lovely Christmas tree!

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