Christmas wreaths to make in childcare! A collection of handmade ideas to enjoy with children

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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.

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!

Christmas wreaths to make in childcare! A collection of handmade ideas to enjoy with children (21–30)

Wreath made with crumpled tissue paper

A Christmas wreath themed on the Adventskranz, where a candle is lit each Sunday for the four weeks before Christmas.

Attach crumpled tissue paper onto a paper plate with the center cut out.

Let the children practice crumpling the paper themselves.

Next, decorate with round pom-poms, then add illustrations of candles in the middle to finish.

It’s great as a decoration for doors or walls at Christmas, and it’s also recommended for childcare settings with two-year-olds to encourage fine motor movement.

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A torn-paper collage wreath and an origami Santa

As children grow into the preschool years, they can start thinking for themselves about how to arrange colors and patterns, even with simple tearing-and-pasting activities.

Why not make a wreath that puts that thinking power to use? For preparation, lightly mark a wreath shape on white construction paper with a pencil.

Let the children freely tear origami paper and paste the pieces with glue, using the penciled outline as a guide.

To create a lively wreath, it’s best to provide patterned origami paper.

Finally, glue a ribbon on top of the wreath and add a Santa made from origami to finish it off.

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Christmas wreath made with sticky notes

@haruharo_made ♬ Christmas standard song – 3KTrack

“Huh? Are these sticky notes?” It’s sure to surprise! Here’s how to make a stylish Christmas wreath that takes advantage of the shape and translucency of sticky notes.

First, cut a clear file folder into a wreath shape, then arrange and stick the sticky notes on it in a radial pattern.

Next, decorate with round stickers.

Finally, make a Santa Claus or reindeer out of construction paper and stick it in the center of the wreath, add a ribbon to the top, and you’re done.

It’s a good idea to prepare sticky notes in various patterns and colors so children can choose freely.

Since the main task is lining up and sticking many small sticky notes, it also helps develop children’s fine motor skills and concentration.

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@haruharo_made ♬ Christmas song “Let’s decorate” – 3KTrack

You want your Christmas crafts to be a little more festive than usual, right? The project we’re introducing this time is a glamorous wreath with sequins inside the Christmas wreath.

Here’s how to make it: First, put your favorite sequins and beads into a clear plastic bag.

Next, use a sponge to apply paint to a paper doily.

Once the doily is dry, cut a window-like hole in the center, place the bag of sequins in the middle, and sandwich it between two doilies, sticking them together like a sandwich.

That’s it! The key point is how beautifully the sequins inside sparkle.

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Wreath tree

Here is a Christmas tree inspired by wreaths filled with various wishes.

By gathering wreaths adorned with festive decorations and arranging them like a tree, you can create a wall display that makes Christmas even more enjoyable.

Each wreath can be customized with different ribbon colors and wrapping styles, encouraging children’s creativity to flourish.

Displaying the finished wreaths in the entrance or hallway of a nursery or kindergarten will likely warm the hearts of parents during drop-off and pick-up.

Give it a try!

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Christmas wreath made of clay

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Christmas wreath / Crafting with clay! A new kind of wreath 🎄
♬ All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

Make it with paper plates and air-dry clay! Here’s how to craft a cute Christmas wreath.

You’ll need air-dry clay, a paper plate, tissue paper, decorations, glue, and a plastic desk mat.

First, roll out two long ropes of clay.

Place them on a paper plate with the center cut out, then flatten them using the desk mat or something similar.

Finally, glue on small pieces of tissue paper, and decorate with ribbons or drawings to finish.

Using your favorite stickers also looks adorable—get creative!

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Snowman wreath

How about a snowman wreath as an item to brighten up your room? It’s an idea that even 0-year-olds can enjoy making! Cut thick paper into a wreath shape and stick on a paper doily.

Next, crumple tissue paper and attach it onto areas with double-sided tape.

Decorating with cut origami, round stickers, and washi tape will make it even more festive.

Finish by adding a snowman made from construction paper, and it’s done.

Adjust the steps—such as using glue or scissors—according to the children’s ages, and have fun creating!

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