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[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.

[For 5-Year-Olds] Recommended for Christmas! A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas to Make (1–10)

A Christmas tree made from tree branches

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A Christmas tree made from tree branches

Let’s try making a Christmas tree using branches the children picked up in the playground or at the park.

The finished tree will have a warm, cozy feel—something that’s sure to make you smile when you display it.

Tie the branches together with string to create the base of the tree.

Then wrap yarn around and around it; you can use any colors you like! Mixing different colors looks great, too.

The kids will likely enjoy the process of making it as well.

Adding a star on top or decorating with beads and other ornaments will make it even cuter.

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Christmas wreath made of clay

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Make it with paper plates and air-dry clay! Here’s how to craft a cute Christmas wreath.

You’ll need air-dry clay, a paper plate, tissue paper, decorations, glue, and a plastic desk mat.

First, roll out two long ropes of clay.

Place them on a paper plate with the center cut out, then flatten them using the desk mat or something similar.

Finally, glue on small pieces of tissue paper, and decorate with ribbons or drawings to finish.

Using your favorite stickers also looks adorable—get creative!

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Snowman light

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Perfect for Christmas! Here’s how to make a cute snowman light using a light source.

First, attach a zip tie to a balloon inflated into a snowman shape.

Next, mix wood glue with water, and freely tear some paper towels or washi paper.

Use the glue mixture to adhere the torn paper onto the balloon.

Once it’s completely dry, remove the balloon and neaten the shape.

Finally, decorate the snowman with a pen or origami paper.

Place it over a light, and you’re done!

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Striped tree

[Christmas Craft 🎄] A stripe tree with pipette paints ♪ / How to make a striped Christmas tree.

Striped tree

Here’s how to make a striped Christmas tree you can enjoy creating while playing with paint colors.

You’ll need a paper plate, double-sided tape, a tray, paint, a dropper, and decorating materials.

First, use the paper plate and double-sided tape to form a cone.

Make sure the back side of the paper plate becomes the outside of the cone.

Then, use the dropper to drip paint in your favorite colors from the top.

It’s fun to watch it run in unexpected directions.

The radial lines you see when looking from above are a beautiful highlight, too.

Once it’s dry, decorate it however you like, and you’re done!

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Felt braided Christmas wreath

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Felt braided Christmas wreath

I will introduce how to make a Christmas wreath by braiding felt.

You will need felt, safety pins, yarn, thread, ribbon, and decorative bells.

First, pin the ends of three felt strips together with a safety pin, then braid them.

Braid in a circle so it forms a loop.

When you reach the end, pin the three ends together with a safety pin, trim them to the same length, and cut.

Align the safety-pinned ends, then tie them together with thread so the safety pins are hidden, and make a loop so it can be hung.

Finally, decorate with a ribbon and other ornaments, and you’re done!

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