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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.

Christmas crafts for 2-year-olds! A fun collection of ideas using stamps and handprints (51–60)

A torn-paper collage wreath and an origami Santa

Torn-and-paste crafts are one of the techniques that even two-year-olds can enjoy.

This time, let’s make a Christmas wreath that’s perfect for two-year-olds.

For preparation, lightly sketch a wreath shape on white construction paper.

Have the children freely tear origami paper and glue the pieces on, using the wreath outline as a guide.

It’s also nice to prepare patterned origami to make a lively wreath.

Finally, glue a ribbon on the wreath and add a Santa made from origami to finish.

tsukada moe
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Christmas art with handprints and footprints

Creating Christmas art with handprints and footprints is a fun, exciting idea to enjoy with children in the lead-up to Christmas.

Green handprints can become Christmas trees, red footprints can turn into Santa’s outfit, and brown footprints can transform into reindeer.

Decorating with round stickers and other embellishments is an easy, enjoyable step even for little ones.

Christmas art that children help make themselves is sure to become a wonderful memory.

miyabi
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[Handprint/Footprint] Smiling Santa

[Kindergarten/Daycare] December Handprint Santa with a Beard – Art/Craft Project
[Handprint/Footprint] Smiling Santa

The children’s handprints transform into Santa’s beard! It’s a Christmas craft that will make both teachers and kids smile.

First, have the children stamp their handprints on construction paper and cut around them.

Meanwhile, the teacher prepares the face, body, hat, and other parts.

Combine everything to make Santa, and have the teacher and children work together to draw the face with crayons! If there’s time, you can also make a Christmas tree and let the children decorate it with stickers.

By turning their own handprints into part of the artwork, the children will enjoy an even more special experience.

miyabi
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Santa Claus and reindeer made with handprints

Let us introduce ornaments of Santa and a reindeer made using children’s handprints! Dabbing paint and pressing hands onto construction paper is a fun way to enjoy the feel of paint.

It’s also interesting how the look changes depending on how the paint is applied and how much pressure is used.

After making the handprints, add antlers to the reindeer.

You can also glue on a nose made from construction or origami paper, and draw eyes and a mouth to give each one personality.

These charming ornaments preserve the growth of those little hands!

hanauta obasan
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In conclusion

We’ve introduced craft ideas for two-year-olds to create Christmas memories.

By enjoying the festive spirit together with the children, you can build up engaging activities over time.

Through a variety of crafts, the children’s world of expression will expand.

We hope your classrooms and homes will be beautifully brightened with lovely Christmas decorations.