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

Fluffy Santa Ornament

Let me introduce a Santa ornament with an adorably fluffy look! Once you’ve prepared the wrapping bags, have the children stuff them with tissue paper and cotton.

While showing them a drawing of Santa or a finished sample, explain which part you’ll be making next—this makes it easier to understand.

Next, stick on the pom-pom nose and the eye and mouth stickers.

The placement will reflect each child’s personality, so let them create freely.

The finished ornament is also great for decorating the tree.

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hanauta obasan

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A skeletal present

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When Christmas comes, children can’t wait to see what presents they’ll get from Santa Claus, right? I think this craft will heighten their excitement for Christmas even more.

Please prepare a clear file folder, sparkly round stickers, and a piece of construction paper with a square cut-out.

Have the children stick the stickers onto the gift box and decorate it—that’s the key part.

Placing stickers also helps promote fine motor development.

Please proceed according to the children’s interests and curiosity!

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mayumi

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Marshmallow-like snowman

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Feel free to tweak and have fun 😊 ・・・・・・・・・・・・ ˗ˋˏ I’m Sei, a former nursery teacher 👧 ˎ I share seasonal crafts. I also occasionally give out wallpapers on Instagram 🆓Christmas craftsDecember CraftsProduction ideas

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The soft feel of tissue paper is something kids just love.

This snowman craft lets little ones crumple and tear tissue paper and use handprints, making it an activity even 0-year-olds can enjoy.

Please have the teachers prepare the snowman parts in advance.

Let the children make the handprint hats and crumple or scrunch the tissue paper.

They can also have fun sticking on the parts according to their own interests and preferences.

It’s a craft that children will enjoy making.

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mayumi

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A Santa Claus you can make with just three folds

[Finger Dexterity Learning] Easy Santa Origami for Beginners | Perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten Crafts! Only 3 Folds #shorts

For a Christmas craft, I recommend a cute Santa Claus that’s finished in just three folds.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle and open it.

Next, fold the left and right sides toward the center crease—that’s it, your Santa is done! You can make the hat and face with pens or stickers, or draw illustrations to decorate it nicely.

If folding the origami is difficult, please make it together with a teacher.

I think preschoolers can make it on their own, so it would also be fun as a mixed-age activity for them to create together with older children!

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mutō

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[Toothbrush Painting] Pop-up Christmas Card

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Let’s make lovely Christmas cards by painting with a toothbrush instead of a brush! By adding a mechanism, you can enjoy it as a pop-up card, too.

First, fold the base of the card in half, cut a slit, and fold it diagonally to create the pop-up mechanism.

Next, dip a toothbrush in paint to draw a Christmas tree, and use a cotton swab to dab on decorations.

Please have the teacher support the children during this step! Finally, write a message and add star-shaped stickers to finish.

If the children give their handmade Christmas cards to their parents or guardians, they’re sure to be delighted.

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miyabi

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Paper Plate: Cute Christmas Wreath

Paper Plate Wreath [Christmas Craft] [How to Make] [Easy, for Ages 1 and Up]

How about making a Christmas wreath out of simple paper plates as a craft to enjoy with children? First, fold a paper plate in half, cut out the center to create the wreath base, and have the teacher paint it with poster paint.

Next, let the children stick on masking tape, round stickers, and star-shaped stickers.

Besides painting, you can also enjoy other methods with the kids, such as tearing origami paper and gluing it on, or attaching crumpled tissue paper.

To finish, punch a hole at the top, thread a ribbon through, and it’s done.

If you have time, adding a bell made from origami or your child’s photo would make it even more charming.

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miyabi

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Fluffy-bearded Santa

The charm point is his splendid beard! Here’s a fluffy-bearded Santa craft idea.

What you’ll need: red construction paper, white construction paper, pale orange construction paper, tissue paper, double-sided tape, and round stickers.

Apply double-sided tape to the beard area of the Santa made from construction paper, then stick on crumpled tissue paper.

You can add a lot for a full look or just a little for a subtle touch.

The result will be a unique piece that matches each child’s personality.

Give it a try!