[Age 3] Let’s Make It at Nursery or Kindergarten! A Collection of Christmas Craft Ideas
When it comes to December events, there’s Christmas—a time that excites both children and adults.
Many teachers may be thinking, “I want to enjoy Christmas crafts with the children!”
So this time, we’ve gathered wonderful ideas that will heighten the anticipation for Christmas among three-year-olds.
Packed with cute craft ideas featuring Santa Claus, reindeer, trees, wreaths, and more, these activities will make children’s excitement grow even more!
We’re introducing a wide range of ideas—from techniques that promote fine motor development to activities that encourage free expression—so please try incorporating them into craft activities at your nursery school or kindergarten.
Since the children’s creations are treated as works, we use the term “seisaku” (production/craftwork) in the text to refer to them.
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[Age 3] Make it at daycare or kindergarten! A collection of Christmas craft ideas (11–20)
reindeer hat
A reindeer hat that uses your child’s handprints as antlers is truly a one-of-a-kind, original creation.
All you need to do is attach handprints made with brown paint to a paper bag, and you’ll have a hat that looks like a reindeer.
If you add parts like eyes and a nose made from origami, it will look even more realistic, but since scissors are involved, be sure to make it together with an adult.
You can also adjust the fit by cutting slits in the paper bag to match your child’s head size, so definitely give it a try.
Christmas stockings made with pastels
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Let’s make Christmas stockings with pastel art! First, grate the pastels through a mesh to turn them into powder.
Kids tend to enjoy this step, so if you have time, you might let them do it.
Once the pastels are powdered, dab the powder with a piece of kitchen paper and start creating patterns on white drawing paper.
You can move the kitchen paper sideways to make stripes, or move it in circles to make polka dots.
After you’ve made the patterns, cut the paper into the shape of a stocking, then attach a fluffy cuff made from another piece of paper to the top—and you’re done!
Plastic bottle Christmas tree
Let’s use plastic bottles you have at home to make an original Christmas tree! First, crumple some origami paper and put it inside the bottle, then wrap vinyl tape around the cap.
Next, take small strips of origami paper, join the ends together to make parts of the tree—the trick is to form them into little loops.
Once you stick them onto the sides of the bottle, decorate with your favorite ornaments.
Finally, top it with a star made from origami, and it’s complete! Try this Christmas-themed craft idea that kids can easily enjoy.
Ornaments made with foil art
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Foil art that shines like stained glass is captivating in both color and sparkle, and it looks like it can boost children’s focus and creativity.
Let’s cut cardboard into the shapes you want to make, such as stars or bells.
The key to foil art is making slits with scissors and randomly wrapping rubber bands around the cardboard.
Cover the rubber bands with aluminum foil and wrap it around the cardboard—this step is important too.
Gently smooth the aluminum foil from above and the rubber band patterns will emerge; then color them with oil-based markers to finish! It’s simple and easy to make, so have fun creating it.
Origami: Santa Claus
Origami is great for childcare activities because kids can enjoy it and engage easily! Using origami, we’ll introduce a Santa Claus that children can make with no fuss.
This Santa can stand on its own, so it might be fun to make lots of them and decorate your room.
There are no difficult steps, and it takes about five minutes to fold, so kids should have fun making it! Draw any face you like at the end to make it cute.
If you fold them with origami in different colors, patterns, and sizes, you can create a lively family of Santas.
Christmas tree made with natural materials
If you’ve picked up pinecones, acorns, or twigs from parks or campgrounds, why not arrange them into a Christmas tree? It’s a Christmas craft idea that will excite the kids! The method is super simple: just decorate a triangle-cut piece of cardboard with natural materials and beads using wood glue.
It can look wonderful not only with natural items but also by adding materials like artificial flowers and nuts from the dollar store.
When handling glue, it’s best to use disposable stirrers or popsicle sticks to keep hands clean.
It’s a great idea that lets kids enjoy their own free creativity!
[Age 3] Make it at daycare or kindergarten! A collection of Christmas craft ideas (21–30)
mini snowman
When it comes to winter, snowman motifs are a classic! Here’s an idea you can make using three items from a 100-yen shop: pom-pom balls, chenille stems (pipe cleaners), and decorative tape.
First, glue two pom-poms together to form a snowman.
Wrap a chenille stem around the joint between the head and body to make a scarf.
Then, wrap another stem around a pen tip to form a hat, place it on the snowman’s head, and glue it in place.
Finally, use decorative tape to make the eyes, and you’re done! Prepare several colors of chenille stems so there are options to choose from.