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[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.

[Age 3] Let’s make it at daycare or kindergarten! A collection of Christmas craft ideas (31–40)

Climbing Santa made with paper cups!

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Not just for decoration! This is a unique idea you can decorate with, move, and enjoy.

All you need are a paper cup, a utility knife, scissors, a straw, tape, a Santa Claus cutout made from construction paper, and kite string.

It creates a wall scene that looks as if Santa Claus is secretly trying to slip into the house through the chimney on Christmas night.

For the background, use dark-colored construction paper or poster paper that evokes nighttime and decorate it with star motifs.

Adding a brick-style chimney will further enhance the imagery.

Stylish snowflake

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Stylish snowflake

Let’s make delicate yet eye-catching snowflakes.

You’ll need two sheets of white drawing paper (size 16-cut), a template, scissors, glue, a stapler, and a ruler.

You can also use copy paper or origami paper, but using drawing paper will give you larger, sturdier snowflakes! For variations, try adding color with paint thinned generously with water, or decorate with sparkling rhinestone stickers.

Hope this helps you enjoy the run-up to Christmas!

Fluffy tissue paper Christmas tree

Kimie Gangi December wall decoration: fluffy tissue-paper Christmas tree, reusing cut-off scraps.
Fluffy tissue paper Christmas tree

When making crafts with tissue paper, you sometimes end up with leftover scraps, right? This time, here’s an idea for making a Christmas tree using those leftover pieces.

The key is to put some liquid glue on your palm and roll the tissue paper into little balls! Try adjusting the amount of glue as you go.

When creating the base with construction paper, it’s best to cut it to fit the size of the place where you want to display it.

Using holographic tape or sparkly materials will give it a bright, festive finish!

Cute yarn paper plate decoration

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Cute yarn paper plate decoration

Here’s an idea for an easy, seasonal decoration.

First, prepare a paper plate and paint it navy blue to create the base.

Wrap some clear tape around the tip of green yarn, then punch holes in the plate in the shape of a Christmas tree.

Thread the yarn through the holes, and the outline of the tree will gradually appear.

Once the shape looks right, attach decorative stickers and a star ornament to complete the tree.

You can add white round stickers around it to create a snowy atmosphere.

Finally, punch a hole at the top and tie a ribbon, and your cute decoration is finished.

With color and decoration tweaks, it’s a fun winter craft to enjoy with children.

A Christmas tree made of chenille stems and decorative stickers

Kimie Gangi December wall decoration: “Super Easy Christmas Tree” with glitter chenille stems and deco stickers #tissuepaper #Christmasdecor
A Christmas tree made of chenille stems and decorative stickers

Let’s make a sparkling Christmas tree that will make you even more excited for the holiday! You’ll need construction paper cut into a triangle, tissue paper in green and light green cut into small pieces, glue, brown construction paper, glitter pipe cleaners, decorative materials, a stapler, adhesive, and so on.

The key is that the glitter pipe cleaners shine, so the tree looks bright from any angle.

Just like decorating a Christmas tree with ornaments, finish by sticking on your favorite stickers and parts!

[Age 3] Make it at daycare or kindergarten! A collection of Christmas craft ideas (41–50)

White Christmas tree made with paper doilies

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White Christmas tree made with paper doilies

Set a red construction paper as the background and decorate it with a Christmas tree made from white paper doilies for a festive, seasonal wall display.

Shape the tree into a cone and stack two cones to add depth.

Roll a small tube to represent the trunk.

Attach a bell and holly ornament to the top corner, and scatter white round stickers to create a snowy effect.

The contrast of white and red stands out, resulting in a finish that feels both vibrant and warm even with simple materials.

It’s an easy, cute Christmas craft you can enjoy decorating together with children.

Make it with origami! A simple Christmas tree

Christmas tree wall decoration: introducing a simple origami method anyone can make! Why not try making it as a winter decoration for December? [Tsukuru Mon]
Make it with origami! A simple Christmas tree

Stick pieces onto the wall and you’re done! Here’s a wall decoration idea with simple steps.

Prepare green-toned origami paper, red origami, yellow origami, brown origami, blue-toned origami, tape, scissors, and so on.

Use green origami cut into triangles to create the base of a Christmas tree.

Combining not only green but also light green and dark green will add depth to the colors.

It’s also recommended to make paper-cut snowflakes to decorate—this adds a nice seasonal touch!