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[Childcare] Christmas wall decoration ideas

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.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

Here are some Christmas-themed wall decoration ideas that are perfect for kindergartens and daycare centers.

Christmas is an event that excites both children and adults.

We’ve gathered plenty of wall decoration ideas to boost that excitement even more.

In addition to the classic Christmas tree, there are ideas like snowmen and stockings that look even cuter when displayed on the wall!

Enjoy Christmas-themed conversations while making them together with the children.

Items made by the children are treated as their works, so we refer to them in the text as “creations.”

[Childcare] Christmas Wall Decoration Ideas (1–10)

Handprint Christmas tree

[Handprint Craft] Making Christmas Decorations Using Various Shades of Green

Handprint Christmas tree

Handprint Christmas trees are a recommended wall decoration you can make together with children in daycare or kindergarten.

Even when it’s hard to go outside, a nice thing about this craft is that kids can stay active while working indoors.

It’s also great for busy teachers because, besides paint and paper for the handprints, you don’t need to prepare anything else.

To prevent the floor from getting dirty during the activity, spread out some newspaper and work on top of it.

It’s also a good idea to remind the children beforehand not to touch the floor or walls with paint-covered hands, so everyone can work with peace of mind.

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Tree made from origami

Easy! How to make a wall decoration of a Christmas tree! Why not try making it with origami as the material for December events? [Tsukuru-mon]

Tree made from origami

Here’s an introduction to a wall-mounted Christmas tree you can make with origami.

You’ll need 26 sheets of green origami paper for the leaves, 7 sheets for ornaments, 2 brown sheets, 1 yellow sheet, string, wood glue, scissors, a compass, masking tape, and an awl.

First, use the green origami sheets to make the leafy parts of the tree.

Next, make the ornaments.

Then create the trunk with the brown paper, and finally make the star with the yellow paper to finish the decorations.

After that, attach everything to the wall.

This example uses origami paper, but colored construction paper or any colors you like are also recommended.

You can adjust the height and width by changing the number of pieces you stick on, so have fun customizing it!

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Three-dimensional Christmas tree

[Christmas Craft] Wall Decoration (Christmas Tree Wall Hanging Made with Construction Paper/Origami) [Even Toddlers Can Make It]

Three-dimensional Christmas tree

Here’s a simple Christmas tree wall decoration you can make with construction paper or origami paper! You’ll need construction paper, scissors, glue, wood glue, and decorations.

Instructions: First, make a base using black construction paper.

Next, make a ring with yellow construction paper and create the tree’s pot.

Then make the trunk with brown paper, cut the green paper into four equal pieces, and paste them from top to bottom so they overlap to form the tree shape.

Finally, make a ribbon with red paper, add any decorations you like, and you’re done.

For small children, please have an adult help them make it.

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[Childcare] Christmas Wall Decoration Ideas (11–20)

Tree with stencil and cotton-swab stamps

Let me introduce a fun, stamp-and-press tree ornament activity! First, cut a tree shape out of construction paper.

Next, attach a sponge to a plastic bottle cap to make a dauber.

Dip the dauber in paint and have the children press it onto the paper.

The intensity of the color changes depending on how hard they press, which makes it interesting.

Also, try combining colors—for example, using green and light green creates a beautiful gradient.

Then have the children glue round pieces of origami paper wherever they like.

And that’s it—the ornament is complete, giving their fingers plenty of fine-motor practice!

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A tree made by threading yarn through it

How about trying a cozy, yarn-themed Christmas tree? It’s a great craft idea to make with kids.

Use a hole punch to make holes in construction paper, then have the children thread yarn through to form the shape of a tree.

They can weave the yarn straight or diagonally—anything goes! Using multiple yarn colors instead of just one will give it a stylish finish.

For the final touches, decorate with colorful craft pom-poms or add star-shaped stickers for an extra lovely look.

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Stained-glass-style tree made with transparent origami

Introducing a stained-glass-style tree you can enjoy decorating on walls or windows.

Using transparent origami paper gives it a super cute translucent look.

To make it, first accordion-fold construction paper to create the tree base and the tree itself.

Sketch a tree shape on a clear file, then stick on small pieces of cut transparent origami paper.

After trimming around the edges, glue it onto the construction-paper tree, attach it to the base, and you’re done! By changing the colors and patterns of the construction paper and transparent origami, you can easily shift the vibe and create a unique piece.

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Santa and Reindeer Wreath

Origami Christmas wreath (Santa Claus and reindeer) folding method — Origami Christmas Santa Claus reindeer wreath tutorial (niceno1)

Santa and Reindeer Wreath

Let’s make a “Santa and Reindeer Wreath” together with 5-year-olds who are excited for Christmas! This wreath is easy to make—just create the Santa and reindeer parts and connect them into a circle.

You won’t need scissors or glue, so you can enjoy it together safely! You can also add a personal touch by drawing the eyes and noses of Santa and the reindeer, or keep it simple by using round stickers.

It’s a great way to capture children’s anticipation for Christmas and will surely become a fun craft that brightens up the winter season!

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