Christmas crafts for 2-year-olds! A collection of fun ideas using stamps and handprints
The season for Christmas crafts to enjoy with two-year-olds has arrived! Using their little hands, they can paste with glue, stamp with paint, and stick on stickers…
While valuing the children’s “I want to try!” spirit, we’ve gathered ideas here that will let them have fun creating.
From snowflakes and wreaths to Santa Claus and Christmas trees, you’re sure to see works where each child’s individuality shines.
Try making cute pieces together with the children to brighten up your classroom! Because what the children make is treated as artwork, we use the term “seisaku” (production/creation) in the text.
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Christmas crafts for 2-year-olds! A collection of fun ideas using stamps and handprints (41–50)
3D Tree Made with a Clear Cup and Origami
You can make a 3D Christmas tree using a clear cup and origami.
It’s easy to prepare, so it’s recommended.
First, cut a piece of cardboard into a circle larger than the rim of the clear cup and attach double-sided tape.
Next, have the children decorate the clear cup with round stickers.
Then roll up green origami paper and pack it tightly into the cup.
Peel off the release paper from the double-sided tape on the cardboard, place the cup on top, and press to adhere.
Attach cotton around the cup to represent snow.
Finally, the teacher makes a hole at the top of the cup, inserts a star-shaped pick, and it’s complete!
A Christmas garland with just four folds

A Christmas garland to brighten up your walls, with each piece incredibly simple to make—just four folds.
First, fold the origami paper in half into a triangle and open it.
Then fold one side toward the crease, fold the other side toward the center crease, and fold in the remaining flap to finish.
Thread a string through the last folded section and secure the end with cellophane tape so it won’t slip off.
Using Christmas-patterned origami paper makes it extra cute.
It’s also fun to decorate by drawing on the paper or adding stickers.
[Sticker Activity] Simple Christmas Tree
![[Sticker Activity] Simple Christmas Tree](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/572f1XKR40s/sddefault.jpg)
Let’s have fun sticking on lots of stickers and make a Christmas tree! It’s a craft that sticker-loving kids are sure to enjoy.
Cut colored construction paper to create a Christmas tree, then let the children decorate it with round and star-shaped stickers.
You can also hand-make the star stickers by cutting gold origami paper! It would be fun to prepare a variety of colorful round stickers, glittery stickers, and even puffy or three-dimensional stickers.
[Decalcomania] A Fun Paint Christmas Tree
![[Decalcomania] A Fun Paint Christmas Tree](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FUtwsihG7P4/sddefault.jpg)
Why not try making Christmas trees with children using the decalcomania technique? Decalcomania is a method where you fold a painted sheet of paper in half to transfer the paint.
After dabbing paint with your fingers onto one half of a Christmas tree shape cut from colored construction paper, fold it in half and press firmly.
When you open it, you’ll have an adorable, symmetrical tree! For one-year-olds, the feel of paint on their fingers and the sensation of pressing it onto paper are completely new and exciting.
It’s also fun to decorate with round stickers or star-shaped stickers.
[Toothbrush Painting] Pop-up Christmas Card
![[Toothbrush Painting] Pop-up Christmas Card](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fRkFvKXQtMA/sddefault.jpg)
Let’s make lovely Christmas cards by painting with a toothbrush instead of a brush! By adding a mechanism, you can enjoy it as a pop-up card, too.
First, fold the base of the card in half, cut a slit, and fold it diagonally to create the pop-up mechanism.
Next, dip a toothbrush in paint to draw a Christmas tree, and use a cotton swab to dab on decorations.
Please have the teacher support the children during this step! Finally, write a message and add star-shaped stickers to finish.
If the children give their handmade Christmas cards to their parents or guardians, they’re sure to be delighted.
Paper Plate: Cute Christmas Wreath

How about making a Christmas wreath out of simple paper plates as a craft to enjoy with children? First, fold a paper plate in half, cut out the center to create the wreath base, and have the teacher paint it with poster paint.
Next, let the children stick on masking tape, round stickers, and star-shaped stickers.
Besides painting, you can also enjoy other methods with the kids, such as tearing origami paper and gluing it on, or attaching crumpled tissue paper.
To finish, punch a hole at the top, thread a ribbon through, and it’s done.
If you have time, adding a bell made from origami or your child’s photo would make it even more charming.
[Paper Plate] Santa Claus with a Paper Plate Beard
![[Paper Plate] Santa Claus with a Paper Plate Beard](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TBL8ZpKfGOk/sddefault.jpg)
This is a cute Santa made from a paper plate! It’s a craft that uses the rim of the paper plate as Santa’s beard.
Have the one-year-olds try drawing Santa’s face with crayons! Many children may not be used to handling crayons yet, so please support them as needed.
Also, please have the teacher make the Santa hat out of origami and handle the step of attaching the face to the paper plate.
The children will be delighted with the adorable Santa they create.



