[For 5-year-olds] Recommended for Christmas! A collection of fun crafts to make
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.
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[For 5-Year-Olds] Recommended for Christmas! A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas to Make (1–10)
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!
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!
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!
[For 5-year-olds] Recommended for Christmas! A collection of fun-to-make craft ideas (11–20)
Handmade snow globe
Here’s how to make a snow globe using a plastic cup! You’ll need thick paper, origami paper, wood glue, a plastic cup, paper clay, cotton, round stickers, colored pens, and glitter.
First, use paper clay to make a snowman that will fit inside the cup.
Next, cut the thick paper slightly larger than the cup.
Fold the origami in half to make a cutout Christmas tree, and decorate it with round stickers.
Draw a face on the snowman, too.
Glue cotton onto the thick paper with wood glue to create a snowy effect, then decorate the cotton with the snowman and the tree.
Add glitter if you like, and you’re done!
Pine cone tree
Here’s an idea for making a small, cute Christmas tree using a pine cone.
Firmly glue the pine cone onto a wooden base, then attach colorful beads between the scales of the cone to finish it off.
In addition to beads, you can add glittery items, sequins, or cotton to look like snow.
It would be nice to decorate the top of the tree with a star! A star made from wire or paper clay would also be lovely.
You’ll end up with a unique, adorable, palm-sized Christmas tree.
A Santa tree made by stacking triangles
This Santa tree made by stacking triangles is perfect for crafting with kids! To make it, cut construction paper into half-circles, join them to form cones, and stack the cones—done! Drawing Santa’s face on the top cone lets kids show their individuality.
You can also punch holes along the cone edges and thread yarn through them for fun decoration.
Using star and round stickers makes it extra cute, so give it a try!
Yarn-Wrapping Tree
Here’s a Christmas tree you can make by wrapping common yarn! Try it with your kids.
First, cut thick paper into a triangle and make small slits around the edges.
Next, wrap the yarn around, hooking it into the slits as you go.
Finally, decorate by gluing on beads, and combine it with a base made by wrapping origami paper around a cut toilet paper roll—and you’re done! It can stand up for display, making a nice accent for your room and bringing even more Christmas cheer.