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

Poinsettia Christmas tree

DIY Craft Idea: Poinsettia Christmas Tree (with templates) (December) (Wall Decoration) (Senior Recreation/Daycare) (Early Childhood Education) (DIY Craft) (Psychiatric Creative OT)

Why not try making a tree together by dividing the process into different steps? The main tasks include crumpling tissue paper, cutting materials, folding and finishing them, and assembling the pieces.

Even a project that might seem time-consuming and difficult for one person can become a meaningful memory when everyone works together to create something.

Let’s make the most of each person’s strengths and complete a dazzling tree that you’ll want to look at forever.

It will surely be a Christmas that stays in your heart.

[Origami] Snowman

Origami: Snowman with a hat and scarf from a single sheet [Origami] Snowman with hat and scarf (using only one sheet)

This origami snowman is perfect for December, when it’s also the season of snow.

A snowman is made by placing one snowball on top of another, right? With a clever folding method, you can express the two stacked snowballs using just a single sheet of origami paper.

You can also make a scarf around the snowman’s neck.

If you use polka-dot or patterned paper, the pattern becomes the scarf, making it extra cute.

You can draw the eyes and mouth yourself, so each snowman has its own personality.

You can stick them on a wreath or a calendar, so try arranging them in different ways to expand the range of your creations.

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Nakajima Junko

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Christmas tree made with origami

Nursery Crafts: Winter Wall Decorations! Christmas Tree with Origami | Origami Christmas Tree

Let’s make a semi-3D Christmas tree out of origami, using a sheet of colored construction paper as the base.

Prepare a sheet of your favorite color for the base and several colors of origami paper, such as green, light green, and red.

Fold the origami paper in half twice, then cut along the creases to make long, narrow strips.

With the colored side facing out, glue the ends of each strip together to form loops, and attach them to the base paper in layered rows.

Place a star made from origami at the very top to complete your Christmas tree.

You can also make a pot for the tree from construction paper or decorate the tree with round stickers to make it even more festive.

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utatane

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A three-dimensional tree made with tissue paper

As an idea for December wall decorations, I recommend a three-dimensional Christmas tree made with tissue paper flowers! It’s fun to make together with children, so why not include it in your December crafts? The method is simple: arrange paper flowers made from tissue paper in the shape of a tree and display them on the wall.

You can also decorate with origami Santas, bells, and stockings to make it livelier.

If the children try the origami themselves, you’ll likely end up with unique pieces that are fun to look at all on their own.

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Advent calendar

Here’s a perfect craft for kids who can’t wait for Christmas: how to make an Advent calendar.

First, prepare red construction paper cut into rectangles.

Make as many pieces as there are days left until Christmas.

Next, write numbers on round stickers and stick them onto the paper, then connect the pieces into a paper chain.

Finally, cut light peach construction paper to the same size, draw Santa’s face, and attach it to the top.

Don’t forget to add the hat and beard, and you’re done! Make it together with your child and enjoy counting down to Christmas.

Cake-style cardboard tree

We’d like to introduce a cake-style cardboard Christmas tree that boosts the festive mood with its lively, cheerful atmosphere! It’s a recommended activity you can enjoy making together with children.

First, glue torn pieces of green paper onto cardboard boxes, then stack and assemble them into a wedding-cake shape! Decorate with ribbons, sparkly tinsel, and cotton, and it would be wonderful to add paper plate crafts made by the kids.

A Christmas tree that everyone works hard to create will surely become an unforgettable memory for the children!

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Fluffy Santa Ornament

Let us introduce a cute, fluffy-looking Santa ornament! After preparing a gift bag, have the children fill it with tissue paper and cotton.

Show them a drawing of Santa or a finished sample, and explain which part they’ll make next so it’s easy to follow.

Then, stick on a pom-pom for the nose and add stickers for the eyes and mouth.

The placement will reflect each child’s individuality, so you’ll end up with Santas sporting different expressions.

It’s also great for decorating the tree.

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hanauta obasan

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