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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-to-make craft ideas (11–20)

Handmade snow globe

Make Your Own Snow Globe! A Preschool Teacher Explains a Christmas Craft Kids Can Do (For 5-Year-Olds)

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!

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Pine cone tree

How to make a pinecone tree

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.

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Snowman with a straw stamp

How to make a snowman with straw stamping: a winter craft for ages 3 and up

Snowman with a straw stamp

Making snowmen with straws is a big hit with kids.

Prepare a sheet of construction paper as the base, then draw two circles—one large and one small—on white paper, cut them out with scissors, and paste them onto the base.

It might be cute to make a hat for the snowman to wear.

Use crayons to draw the snowman’s facial expression and arms.

Cut small slits into the tip of a straw, then stamp all over the paper like snowflakes to finish.

Try adding more paint colors or adjusting the amount of paint as you create—have fun with it!

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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!

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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.

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