[For Toddlers] A Big Roundup of Craft Ideas to Enjoy at Christmas
Speaking of December, Christmas—the holiday children look forward to every year—finally arrives.
Getting presents is exciting, of course, but the sparkling trees and lights, and the reindeer and Santa Claus that create a thrilling atmosphere are also part of the fun.
So this time, we’ve gathered plenty of craft ideas for preschoolers that make the most of those festive motifs.
If your Christmas craft ideas are starting to feel stale, or you’re looking for something new, please use these as inspiration.
Because the things children make are regarded as works of art, we use the term “制作 (seisaku),” meaning “production/creation,” in the text.
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[For Toddlers] A Grand Collection of Craft Ideas to Enjoy at Christmas (81–90)
Santa made with a paper plate
Let us introduce a Santa craft using paper plates that captures the festive Christmas spirit.
With simple, everyday paper plates, you can transform them into a humorous Santa! First, like making a torn-paper collage, tear light peach and red origami paper and combine the pieces to create Santa’s face and body.
Next, make the facial features, hat, hands, feet, belt, and cotton beard to finish.
The process is fun and will make children’s faces light up even more.
The finished pieces look warm and are sure to brighten up your Christmas wall display!
Tree made using natural materials
Let’s make a tree using natural materials like acorns and fallen leaves! You can turn collecting the materials into a childcare activity by picking them up during a walk or outdoor play.
Be sure to prevent bugs by thoroughly drying or boiling the collected items.
Once the materials are ready, simply glue them onto a triangular piece of cardboard.
To give it a Christmas feel, it’s a good idea to prepare red berries and star motifs as well.
Let’s watch over the children as they work and see what kinds of creations they come up with.
Stained-glass-style tree made with transparent origami
We’ll show you how to make a stained-glass-style tree that you can enjoy decorating on walls or windows.
If you use transparent origami paper, you can enjoy the translucent look—it’s super cute! First, fold construction paper into an accordion, sketch the shape of the tree, and cut it with scissors to create the base.
Cut the construction paper into the shape of a tree.
Sketch the tree shape onto a clear file and stick on small pieces of transparent origami paper.
After trimming around the edges, glue it to the construction paper tree and attach it to the base to finish! Changing the color of the construction paper tree and the colors or patterns of the transparent origami paper will give it a different feel, and kids are sure to look excited when it’s displayed!
Hat with adjustable chin strap
Here’s a handy idea for a hat with an adjustable chin strap.
First, use construction paper or similar materials to make a Christmas-themed hat.
A classic Santa Claus–colored hat works, or you could model it after a Christmas tree for a cute finish.
Once it’s done, attach the strings.
At this point, thread the string through a straw cut to about 3 cm before attaching it; by sliding the straw, you can adjust the length of the string.
candy jar
A craft idea for a candy holder that can also be displayed as a Christmas ornament.
Let’s make small Christmas items by customizing dollar-store supplies.
Wrap a band around the top of a paper cup to create a Santa, reindeer, or snowman, then cut away the unnecessary parts.
Punch a hole in the center of the top piece where you’ve applied double-sided tape, thread a ribbon through, and decorate with pom-poms or beads.
By making a separate ribbon for decoration and another for hanging, you can adapt it to different situations.
Fill it with your favorite treats, like candies or chocolates, and enjoy this festive Christmas accessory.
jelly cup tree
This is a Christmas tree made by repurposing empty jelly cups.
Why not try making a handmade, palm-sized Christmas tree that you can carry around? Fill the cup with cut pieces of yarn, then secure around the rim with glue and add a construction-paper lid.
Decorate the cup with a star and line tape, and your Christmas tree is complete.
Simply changing the colors of the yarn and stickers lets you enjoy lots of variations.
It’s a fun craft where you can stuff the yarn and stick on stickers—give it a try with the kids!
[For Toddlers] A Grand Collection of Craft Ideas to Enjoy at Christmas (91–100)
reindeer headband
Perfect for Christmas or stage performances! Here’s an idea for a reindeer headband.
This one is made using construction paper.
First, let’s make the base for the headband out of construction paper.
Cut the paper into long, narrow strips to fit the shape of the head, then layer two strips together and glue them for reinforcement.
Next, cover it with black colored paper, roll it into a curve, and let it dry for a day.
Doing this will add a rounded shape to the previously flat base, making it fit around the head.
Once it’s dry, attach reindeer antlers made from construction paper and colored paper to the base, and you’re done! Not just reindeer—depending on your ideas, you can make all kinds of headbands.
