[For 3-year-olds] December Christmas Crafts! A Collection of Fun Handmade Ideas
December is an exciting, heart-pounding time to enjoy Christmas crafts with three-year-olds! This time, we’re sharing Christmas craft ideas that three-year-olds will love.
From crayon-resist garlands and snow globes to yarn trees, every project lets kids have fun while feeling the season.
Enjoy the feel of materials, marvel at shifting colors, and celebrate the finished pieces—spend a joyful time crafting works perfect for Christmas memories! Note: Since children’s creations are treated as artworks, the term “制作 (seisaku)” here is used to mean “production/creation” rather than general “making.”
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[For 3-year-olds] December Christmas Crafts! A Special Feature of Handmade Fun Ideas (71–80)
Tree made from paper plates

Here’s a simple way to make a Christmas tree with paper plates that’s perfect for three-year-olds! You’ll need a paper plate, a brown felt-tip pen or crayon, glue, light green and green construction paper, and decorations like craft pom-poms or beads.
First, cut the paper plate in half and color the rim brown.
Next, fold the plate into a cone and glue it in place.
Glue thin vertical strips of colored paper onto the white part of the plate, and then add decorations on top to finish.
Using favorite drawings or stickers for the decorations makes it extra cute.
Try making original trees together with the kids!
A Christmas tree made of fallen leaves

If you save the fallen leaves you pick up with the kids on an autumn walk, you can make a lovely tree.
Stick a thick branch into a planter, then slide the leaves onto the branch one by one to build the tree.
Once you’ve added plenty of leaves to make a Christmas tree, decorate it with nuts, bells, and other ornaments to finish.
It’s a perfect craft for three-year-olds, so have fun making it together.
When using branches, be sure to keep an eye on safety to prevent injuries.
Through this craft, you can create wonderful Christmas memories.
Pop-up Santa

Let me show you how to make a cute Santa Claus toy that pops out of a paper cup! You’ll need paper cups with pictures of Santa and a reindeer, an awl (or something to poke holes), and yarn.
First, poke two holes in the reindeer paper cup and thread the yarn through.
Tie the ends of the yarn together, then place the Santa paper cup over the top.
When you pull both ends of the yarn, Santa will pop out from the reindeer! It’s also adorable if you draw directly on plain white paper cups or stick on an origami Santa.
Have fun making your own original toys with the kids!
Wobbly Snowman
https://www.tiktok.com/@chooobo2/video/7322789561145314561Finger painting is a super fun technique that stimulates children’s five senses.
Let’s use this fun method to make a snowman! To prepare, fold a paper plate in half to create the snowman’s face.
Drip paint onto construction paper, place it inside a food storage container, and spread the color.
Because you work on top of the container, hands stay clean and the process goes smoothly—highly recommended.
Once the painted paper is dry, cut out the snowman’s hands and hat, glue them on, and you’re done.
Enjoy finger painting and make a wobbly snowman for a fun Christmas!
In conclusion
We introduced Christmas crafts for December that are perfect for three-year-olds.
There are plenty of fun activities like snow globes, trees, and snowmen, using a variety of materials and techniques.
Through these Christmas crafts, we hope children will expand their imagination and enjoy time feeling the change of seasons.



