[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-to-make craft ideas (11–20)
Tissue paper Christmas tree
This is a Christmas tree made with tissue paper flowers that shines in various event decorations.
The fluffy, three-dimensional feel unique to tissue paper and the dangling star attached to a chenille stem make it a craft that captivates children both while they’re making it and after it’s finished.
You can get started easily because it uses readily available materials, such as items from 100-yen shops or pieces cut from milk cartons.
The process of fluffing open the tissue paper also fascinates kids, helping them develop concentration.
Ornaments made from plastic cup lids
Why not use plastic cup lids to make Christmas ornaments? Enjoy creating dreamy ornaments with children using familiar materials! First, make snowflakes with quarter-size origami and attach them to the back side of the plastic cup lid.
Next, cut transparent origami into a circle and stick it on the back as well.
Finally, decorate the edges with your favorite roll stickers and add a ribbon to finish! For five-year-olds who can use scissors, you can let them try making the snowflakes.
Because the materials are translucent, we recommend displaying the ornaments where light can shine through!
Make it with your favorite pattern! A Christmas tree card
Gifts from Santa are often placed next to the Christmas tree, aren’t they? Here’s an introduction to a Christmas card inspired by such a tree, featuring a delightful interactive touch.
First, fold a piece of paper in half and cut a triangle out of one side.
Draw a tree beneath it and a star at the tip to create the shape of a Christmas tree.
On the inside of the other half, paste square pieces of origami paper or masking tape, add ribbon decorations, and design them as presents.
Add some final decorative details, and it’s complete.
When you open the card with the Christmas tree design, presents appear—what a fun Christmas card!
Star ornament
Here’s an idea for a star ornament you can use for Christmas and more.
Take a square sheet of construction paper, fold it in half to make a crease—do this step twice—then fold it four more times and cut with scissors to form a pentagon.
Open the paper and make slits; fold it again and cut along the slits to quickly transform it into a star shape.
Alternate mountain and valley folds along the creases to create a three-dimensional star ornament.
Add a loop to hang it, and it’s perfect not only for a tree ornament but also as a wall decoration!
Paper plate wreath
Paper-plate wreaths are a fun DIY party decoration.
The materials are easy to gather and the process is simple, so they’re highly recommended.
Just cut out the center of a paper plate to make a ring for the wreath base, then attach paper strips or yarn you’ve made from construction paper to create a unique design.
For younger children with small hands, you can trace their handprints, cut them out, and paste them on to make a one-of-a-kind wreath.
However, if scissors or craft knives are needed for the cutting, please make sure an adult helps.