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Recommended Craft Ideas for 1-Year-Olds to Enjoy in Daycare in December

Would you like to enjoy some fun December crafts together with one-year-olds? December is a season full of beloved events for children.

This time, we’re sharing Christmas crafts you can make with familiar materials like clear cups, kitchen paper, and cotton.

Children can explore by using their hands and fingers, enjoy colors and shapes, and feel the joy of completing something.

It’s sure to be a wonderful activity that nurtures their sensitivity and creativity.

These are easy ideas you can try at daycare, kindergarten, or at home! Make happy memories together while feeling the children’s growth.

Note: Since the children’s creations are treated as works, the term “seisaku” (制作) is used in the text.

[For 1-year-olds] A collection of recommended craft ideas to enjoy in childcare in December (61–70)

Colorful tree in a transparent cup

[Christmas Craft 🎄] Easy! Jelly Cup Tree 🌟
Colorful tree in a transparent cup

Sparkling and shining! Let us introduce a colorful tree in a clear cup.

You will need yarn, a clear cup, construction paper, rhinestones, thick paper, and origami paper.

To make it, stuff cut pieces of yarn into the clear cup and cover it with construction paper.

Decorate with star parts and rhinestones to finish.

You can also add round stickers or star parts for an extra nice touch.

It could be fun to experiment with different yarn colors, too.

Let’s create your very own special Christmas tree!

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A mask that lets you become Santa

Let’s make masks that turn adorable children into little Santas and have fun together.

Taking a group photo would be great, too.

First, cut out the center of a paper plate.

To create Santa’s beard, cut the edge in a wavy pattern.

Prepare Santa hats from construction paper, then let the children decorate them with round stickers or finger stamps.

After that, just attach the hat to the paper plate! You can use it like a face-cutout panel or thread elastic through it.

Be sure to capture lots of cute expressions!

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Decalcomania Christmas Tree

[Arts and Crafts Activity] Let’s make a Christmas tree using decalcomania
Decalcomania Christmas Tree

Decalcomania is one of those techniques that kids can really enjoy.

Let’s use it to make a Christmas tree.

First, cut construction paper into the shape of a tree, fold it in half, then open it.

On one side of the opened paper, put some paints you like.

Next, fold the paper in half again and press from the top.

When you slowly open it, you’ll get a beautiful, symmetrical design that you never expected! Try incorporating this into Christmas crafts at your daycare or kindergarten.

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3D snow globe sun catcher

[Winter Craft☃️] Sparkly 3D Snow Globe Suncatcher Made with Paper Plates / How to Make a 3D Snow Globe Suncatcher
3D snow globe sun catcher

You won’t be able to resist peeking inside! Let me introduce a 3D snow globe sun catcher.

Here’s what you’ll need: a paper plate, a clear protective sheet, a clear OPP bag, translucent materials, cotton, ribbon, snowflake stickers, a craft knife and cutting mat, scissors, craft glue, a compass, and colored pens or paints.

The steps are a bit complex, but it will become a memorable project to make together with a teacher or a parent/guardian.

Display the finished piece by a window, and it will sparkle beautifully in the sunlight.

Give it a try!

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In conclusion

The December crafts introduced here are all made with soft, toddler-friendly textures and colorful materials that even one-year-olds can enjoy.

By using familiar items like kitchen paper, aluminum foil, and clear cups, you won’t need much special preparation.

Spend some time with the children to further deepen your winter crafting activities.