[For 5-year-olds] Recommended for Christmas! A collection of fun crafts to make

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

Five-year-olds who have already experienced Christmas are likely to feel a strong sense of excitement and anticipation for the holiday.

Here are some fun, hands-on craft ideas perfect for children who are eagerly awaiting Christmas.

You’ll find a great collection of ideas that five-year-olds will be excited to make—items you can use as wall decorations, ornaments to hang on the tree, and projects that incorporate natural winter materials.

Be sure to enjoy the festive spirit as you create together with the children.

Since the children’s creations are treated as artworks, we refer to them as “seisaku” (creations) in the text.

[Age 5] Recommended for Christmas! A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas to Make (71–80)

A tree made by threading yarn through it

Why not try making a cozy, yarn-filled Christmas tree? It’s a great craft idea to do with kids.

Punch holes in a sheet of construction paper and have the children thread yarn through to form a tree shape.

They can weave the yarn any way they like—straight or diagonal.

Using multiple colors instead of just one gives it a stylish look.

For the finishing touch, add colorful pom-poms and stick star-shaped stickers in the empty spaces for a lovely effect.

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Stylish Christmas tree

Here’s a stylish Christmas tree idea that lets you enjoy an art-like finish.

Why not make a dazzling item that also works as a wall decoration for the holidays? Prepare lots of origami paper in various colors and patterns, then cut it into thin strips.

There’s no set length, so let the kids tear the strips freely.

Attach them to a tree base made from construction paper, then add a star and trunk.

Finally, use a cotton swab dipped in white paint to stamp on snow, and your Christmas tree is complete.

This origami activity also supports early childhood development by encouraging free hand movement.

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Stained-glass-style tree made with aluminum foil

Even crafts that look as challenging as stained glass can be fun for kids to make if you use aluminum foil! Here’s a shiny and beautiful stained-glass-style tree.

First, crumple aluminum foil to give it a wrinkled texture, place it inside a clear file folder, and cut it into a triangle.

Put masking tape around the edge of the file, add your favorite stickers, and it’s done! You can also draw stained-glass-style frames on the clear file with a black permanent marker and color them in, then place the aluminum foil behind it to create a piece with a different look.

Enjoy making it with your kids, adapting it to their ages and interests!

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Christmas bells with Santa and reindeer

How about making your own Christmas bells—perfect for performances at a Christmas party? It would be wonderful to enjoy a little concert with bells you make together with the kids! First, take a sheet of construction paper cut into a half-circle and glue on the parts for Santa’s face and hat.

Next, roll the paper into a cone and secure it with clear tape.

Thread a pipe cleaner with a jingle bell, insert it from the bottom of the cone up through the top, and twist it into a loop to finish.

By changing the colors and parts of the paper, you can also create reindeer or Christmas tree designs.

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Sparkly ornaments made with pipe cleaners and glue

Would you like to make sparkly ornaments to get into the Christmas spirit? You can create them with everyday materials like pipe cleaners and wood glue! First, shape a pipe cleaner into a triangle and apply wood glue around it.

Flip the pipe cleaner over and place it on a sheet of baking paper, then fill the inside with glue.

Next, use a toothpick or similar tool to apply paint and draw patterns, and decorate with beads.

Once the glue is completely dry, slowly peel it off the baking paper—and you’re done! You can also try shaping the pipe cleaner into a star or a boot, and have fun changing the paint colors.

Decorating the Christmas tree with handmade ornaments together with the kids would be wonderful, wouldn’t it?

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