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[Childcare] For 4-Year-Olds! Fun December Craft Ideas

December is shiwatsu, the month when even teachers are on the run.

Nursery school.

In kindergartens, there are plenty of fun crafts not only for Christmas.

Why not enjoy winter-only December crafts and feel the season together with the children? Here, we introduce December craft ideas recommended for four-year-olds.

Try making warm, cozy pieces using yarn and tissue paper, or create wonderful works while having fun with stamping activities.

Because we treat the children’s creations as artworks, we use the term “制作 (seisaku: creation/production)” in the text.

[Childcare] For 4-year-olds! Fun December craft ideas (31–40)

Perfectly round and cute! Threading Santa

Santa Claus’s big belly is the cutest feature! This is a unique lacing craft.

What you’ll need: a paper plate, scissors, a hole punch, red yarn, red tissue paper, glue or double-sided tape, and Santa’s face and body parts.

Cut out the center of the paper plate and punch holes around it, then lace red yarn through the holes.

Next, attach crumpled tissue paper around the rim of the plate.

Finally, glue on Santa’s face and body parts, and you’re done!

An ornament that can also be hung on the tree! Star decoration

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You can easily make this using simple materials from a 100-yen shop.

First, roughly cut colored construction paper in your favorite colors.

Place a star-shaped template on top of parchment paper and secure it with tape.

Peel off the star together with the tape, then freely stick on the small pieces of the cut paper.

Add another layer of tape over the top, and cut along the star shape with scissors.

Finally, punch a hole and thread a string through it to complete the star ornament.

Using cellophane makes it translucent and more festive in the light, perfect for Christmas trees or wall decorations.

It’s a simple yet eye-catching craft that you can enjoy making with children.

Make it with toilet paper rolls! Nordic-style Santa Claus

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[Make It with a Toilet Paper Roll! How to Craft a Scandinavian-Style Santa Figurine] You can make this cute Scandinavian-style Santa figurine using construction paper and a toilet paper roll! Here’s how. <What you need> ・1 toilet paper roll ・Construction paper (B5 red x1, B6 gold x1, B6 white x1) ・Santa figurine template (available on minne) → https://minne.com/items/38394007 ・1 red pom-pom, 2.5 cm (available at Daiso) ・Ruler, craft knife, scissors ・Wood glue, glue stick, rubber bands ・Black pen <Instructions> 1. Print the template and roughly cut it out. 2. Glue the template onto construction paper in the specified colors and cut out the pieces. 3. Arrange the cut pieces in the same orientation as shown in the images. 4. Apply glue to the skin-colored circular piece. 5. Stick it onto the white circular piece. 6. Apply glue to the white beard piece and attach it as shown in the image. 7. Glue the small white circle to the top of the red piece. 8. Glue the toilet paper roll in place. 9. Roll it up, apply glue to the edge, and secure. 10. Now you have Santa’s body and face pieces as shown. 11. Apply glue to the back of the face piece and attach it to the body. 12. Hold it in place with a rubber band until the glue dries. 13. Use wood glue to attach the red pom-pom to Santa’s face. 14. Secure with a rubber band and wait until it is fully bonded. 15. Meanwhile, draw Santa’s eyes with the black pen. 16. Once Santa’s nose is fully attached, you’re done! ⬇️ For a detailed walkthrough, watch the video here.https://youtu.be/NUt3fq8KLoI⬇️ Reindeer version is herehttps://youtu.be/uhwaT-iGaNQChristmas decorationsSanta ClausSimple craftSimple HandmadeChristmas craftsToilet paper roll core#SantaSanta Claus#Christmas decorationsSimple Santa dollSanta dollChristmas DollChristmas decorationsHandmade ChristmasPapercraftPapercraft makingChildcare#ConstructionPaperArtPoster Board CraftChildren's crafts#xmascraft#handmadexmas#Nabechin

♬ Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee

Crafts made using familiar materials and scrap are a great experience for both children and adults.

Instead of buying something new, using items that would otherwise be thrown away can also contribute to the SDGs.

The items you’ll need are: a toilet paper roll, construction paper cut into parts, glue, double-sided tape or paste, red pom-poms, a black pen, and rubber bands.

When attaching the pom-poms, it’s a good idea to secure them with rubber bands while they dry.

How to Make a Handprint Santa Claus

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Capture the moment while you can! Make a Santa Claus using your child’s handprint and decorate your room.

Paint your child’s palm with red paint and press it onto construction paper to make a handprint.

Next, once it dries, attach Santa’s face and a sack full of presents to the handprint.

Finally, draw a brick pattern on a kraft paper cup with a white crayon and decorate it with white cotton to finish.

The sight of the handprint Santa tucked inside the kraft paper cup chimney is absolutely adorable!

Stylish snowflake

December Wall Decorations: “Snowflakes” — Stylish Handmade Christmas Ornaments Easily Made with Templates
Stylish snowflake

Let’s make delicate yet eye-catching snowflakes.

You’ll need two sheets of white drawing paper (size 16-cut), a template, scissors, glue, a stapler, and a ruler.

You can also use copy paper or origami paper, but using drawing paper will give you larger, sturdier snowflakes! For variations, try adding color with paint thinned generously with water, or decorate with sparkling rhinestone stickers.

Hope this helps you enjoy the run-up to Christmas!

[Childcare] For 4-year-olds! Fun December craft ideas (41–50)

Fluffy tissue paper Christmas tree

Kimie Gangi December wall decoration: fluffy tissue-paper Christmas tree, reusing cut-off scraps.
Fluffy tissue paper Christmas tree

When making crafts with tissue paper, you sometimes end up with leftover scraps, right? This time, here’s an idea for making a Christmas tree using those leftover pieces.

The key is to put some liquid glue on your palm and roll the tissue paper into little balls! Try adjusting the amount of glue as you go.

When creating the base with construction paper, it’s best to cut it to fit the size of the place where you want to display it.

Using holographic tape or sparkly materials will give it a bright, festive finish!

Cute yarn paper plate decoration

[Preschool Craft] Perfect for Making Christmas Decorations! Yarn Trees
Cute yarn paper plate decoration

Here’s an idea for an easy, seasonal decoration.

First, prepare a paper plate and paint it navy blue to create the base.

Wrap some clear tape around the tip of green yarn, then punch holes in the plate in the shape of a Christmas tree.

Thread the yarn through the holes, and the outline of the tree will gradually appear.

Once the shape looks right, attach decorative stickers and a star ornament to complete the tree.

You can add white round stickers around it to create a snowy atmosphere.

Finally, punch a hole at the top and tie a ribbon, and your cute decoration is finished.

With color and decoration tweaks, it’s a fun winter craft to enjoy with children.