Christmas wreaths to make in childcare! A collection of handmade ideas to enjoy with children
As Christmas draws near, some of you in childcare may feel like making Christmas wreaths together with the children.
The annual tradition of crafting Christmas wreaths is a great way to enjoy the seasonal spirit through a hands-on project with kids.
This time, we’re sharing wreath ideas by material—using familiar items like toilet paper rolls, tissue paper flowers, and nuts—so you can make them with the children.
Make the most of each material’s unique features and create lovely wreaths that let the children’s personalities shine!
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Christmas wreaths to make in childcare! A collection of handmade ideas to enjoy with children (11–20)
Macaroni wreath
A Christmas wreath made with macaroni in various shapes—such as farfalle, penne, conchiglie, and orecchiette—offers a unique look that’s different from typical decorations.
Simply glue the macaroni onto a wreath base made from thick paper or cardboard and spray-paint the entire piece to create a bright, festive finish.
Be sure to work outdoors when using spray paint and take care to prevent children from inhaling fumes.
It’s a cute wreath idea that lets your personal style shine.
Newspaper and yarn wreath
When it comes to must-have items for Christmas decorations, a Christmas wreath is at the top of the list! Here, we’ll show you how to make a wreath using newspaper and yarn—perfect for crafting with kids.
First, roll up some newspaper to create the base of the wreath, then wrap your favorite color of yarn around it again and again.
It’s cute just like that, but if you add decorations you like—such as flower ornaments or pom-poms—you’ll end up with an even more festive wreath! Choose yarn colors and decorations to match the children’s preferences, and you’re sure to see unique creations that showcase each child’s personality.
Paper plate and colored paper wreath
A Christmas wreath made by decorating a paper plate with flags cut from colored paper will add a festive touch to your holiday events and room.
The process is simple: cut out the center of a paper plate to make a ring as the wreath base, then attach flags cut from colored construction paper in a radial pattern.
Because it requires focus, it’s best suited for children aged five and up.
However, since you may need a ruler and a craft knife to cut the plate and make the flags, it’s safer for an adult to prepare the materials.
It’s a recommended Christmas wreath that also showcases each child’s individuality through their choice of colors.
Simple paper-plate wreath
This is a Christmas wreath you can make just by decorating a paper plate—no scissors or cutters needed.
Children can simply stick on colorful stickers and store-bought embellishments from places like 100-yen shops however they like, and they’ll create a one-of-a-kind, adorable wreath.
When using glue, it can be fun to get everyone involved: adults can help while asking kids how they want to decorate.
It’s a simple Christmas wreath recommended as a craft for children aged 1 and up.
Dagashi wreath
A wreath decorated with dagashi and other treats isn’t just nice to look at—it also adds the fun of eating it later.
Cut a thick material like cardboard into a wreath base, add color or decorate it with masking tape, then simply attach the dagashi to finish.
Adults can prepare it, but letting kids decorate with their favorite snacks will definitely get them excited.
Just be careful not to attach too many; if you overdo it, the weight can make pieces fall off or make the treats hard to remove.
A wreath made with lace paper
Why not make a festive paper plate wreath using lace? You’ll need a paper plate, ribbon, a green marker or paint, glue, lace, and decorations like a Santa Claus.
First, color the ridged outer edge of the paper plate green.
Next, stick a ribbon at the top.
Then spread glue on a round paper lace doily and press it onto the plate.
Finally, attach decorations such as an origami Santa—folded into a triangle with a drawn face—and you’re done.
It’s a wreath you can make easily without even cutting out the center, which is a nice bonus!
Christmas wreaths to make in childcare! A collection of handmade ideas to enjoy with children (21–30)
Cute tissue paper wreath
The step of rolling and sticking is so much fun! Let me share an idea for making a tissue paper wreath.
Before you begin, prepare a paper plate with the center cut out, white and green tissue paper cut into manageable pieces, and decorative parts like Santa and star shapes.
Have the children crumple the tissue paper into little balls and stick them onto the rim-only paper plate where you’ve applied glue.
Once they’ve gone all the way around with the tissue paper, let them place the decorative parts—made into stickers with double-sided tape—wherever they like.
Punch a hole at the top of the paper plate, thread a string through, and your Christmas wreath is complete.
