[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] Big Collection of Craft Ideas to Enjoy at Christmas (41–50)
Fluffy tissue paper Christmas tree
When making crafts with tissue paper, you sometimes end up with leftover scraps, right? This time, here’s an idea for making a Christmas tree using those leftover pieces.
The key is to put some liquid glue on your palm and roll the tissue paper into little balls! Try adjusting the amount of glue as you go.
When creating the base with construction paper, it’s best to cut it to fit the size of the place where you want to display it.
Using holographic tape or sparkly materials will give it a bright, festive finish!
[For Preschoolers] A Big Collection of Craft Ideas to Enjoy at Christmas (51–60)
Cute yarn paper plate decoration
Here’s an idea for an easy, seasonal decoration.
First, prepare a paper plate and paint it navy blue to create the base.
Wrap some clear tape around the tip of green yarn, then punch holes in the plate in the shape of a Christmas tree.
Thread the yarn through the holes, and the outline of the tree will gradually appear.
Once the shape looks right, attach decorative stickers and a star ornament to complete the tree.
You can add white round stickers around it to create a snowy atmosphere.
Finally, punch a hole at the top and tie a ribbon, and your cute decoration is finished.
With color and decoration tweaks, it’s a fun winter craft to enjoy with children.
White Christmas tree made with paper doilies
Set a red construction paper as the background and decorate it with a Christmas tree made from white paper doilies for a festive, seasonal wall display.
Shape the tree into a cone and stack two cones to add depth.
Roll a small tube to represent the trunk.
Attach a bell and holly ornament to the top corner, and scatter white round stickers to create a snowy effect.
The contrast of white and red stands out, resulting in a finish that feels both vibrant and warm even with simple materials.
It’s an easy, cute Christmas craft you can enjoy decorating together with children.
Construction paper Christmas wreath
It would be wonderful if we could make a three-dimensional Christmas wreath using construction paper.
Let’s create a gorgeous, eye-catching wall display that makes you look forward to the Christmas season! You’ll need construction paper in various colors, scissors, a craft knife, glue, paste, tape, and so on.
One of the great things is that you can customize the method, size, and design.
How about making it together with the kids—perhaps a colorful tree, or a tree that looks snow-covered by using cotton? Wishing you a fun and festive Christmas!
Three-dimensional Christmas tree wall
Even if you can’t display a real Christmas tree, this is a lovely idea to brighten up your room.
When you think of Christmas, many people probably picture a tree, right? This time, let’s make a three-dimensional, charming Christmas tree using construction paper.
The materials you’ll need are green construction paper, red construction paper (and other colors if you like), a template, scissors, a stapler, glue, and a ruler.
It’s also fine to choose any colors you like for the construction paper besides green.
Since some steps in making the tree involve small, detailed work, it’s best for children to do this together with a teacher or guardian.
Easy paper-plate Christmas tree
First, fold a paper plate and cut along the crease to divide it into four equal parts.
Tear green origami paper into small pieces, as you would for a collage, and paste them on to represent the leaves of a Christmas tree.
If you layer and attach the paper plate pieces with double-sided tape, you’ll create bumps and add a three-dimensional effect.
Stick on stickers in your favorite colors to light up the tree, then add a star ornament at the top.
Finally, make a trunk with orange origami paper and attach it, and your Christmas tree is complete.
It’s a Christmas craft that uses simple materials but can be made festive with a bit of creativity.
Poinsettia Christmas tree
Why not try making a tree together by dividing the process into different steps? The main tasks include crumpling tissue paper, cutting materials, folding and finishing them, and assembling the pieces.
Even a project that might seem time-consuming and difficult for one person can become a meaningful memory when everyone works together to create something.
Let’s make the most of each person’s strengths and complete a dazzling tree that you’ll want to look at forever.
It will surely be a Christmas that stays in your heart.