For older kindergarteners: December crafts that 5-year-olds will love — ideas from flat to three-dimensional projects

Easy paper-plate Christmas tree

Preschool Craft: Easy Christmas Tree Made from Paper Plates | Christmas tree made with paper plates

First, fold a paper plate and cut along the crease to divide it into four equal parts.

Tear green origami paper into small pieces, as you would for a collage, and paste them on to represent the leaves of a Christmas tree.

If you layer and attach the paper plate pieces with double-sided tape, you’ll create bumps and add a three-dimensional effect.

Stick on stickers in your favorite colors to light up the tree, then add a star ornament at the top.

Finally, make a trunk with orange origami paper and attach it, and your Christmas tree is complete.

It’s a Christmas craft that uses simple materials but can be made festive with a bit of creativity.

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Cute Minnie Santa origami

[Origami] How to make a Santa Claus with one sheet | Santa Claus instructions (using only 1 sheet)

Let’s make a Minnie Santa with origami! It’s cute to stick on the wall as is, and it would also look great combined with other Christmas-themed origami pieces to create a garland or hanging decoration.

First, use one sheet of origami paper to make the face, body, and hat.

Then use several other sheets to make the ears, bow, and scarf.

Since there are parts that require cutting, prepare scissors, a pen for drawing the face, and glue for assembly.

There aren’t any complicated steps, but because you’ll be putting several pieces together, fold each part carefully, one by one.

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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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Santa and Reindeer Wreath

Origami Christmas wreath (Santa Claus and reindeer) folding method — Origami Christmas Santa Claus reindeer wreath tutorial (niceno1)

We’ll show you how to make a wreath featuring classic Christmas characters: Santa Claus and reindeer.

The method is very simple—just fold Santa and reindeer out of origami and connect them in a circle to complete the wreath.

By drawing faces on the finished origami or adding eyes and noses, you can make your piece even more unique.

It’s a cute craft that will brighten up Christmas and build kids’ excitement for the holiday—give it a try!

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Hoshino Takashi

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Gloves made with origami

[Christmas Origami] How to fold mittens (gloves) with voice instructions ☆ Origami Christmas gloves tutorial — December decoration

Gloves that ward off the cold are essential in winter and make perfect decorative motifs, don’t you think? How about using origami to create cozy-looking gloves? Since you use origami paper cut in half, one sheet lets you make both the left and right gloves—that’s a key point.

This project offers lots of ways to enjoy arranging it, such as using them as decorative ornaments, or making large-paper gloves with a design where a character peeks out from inside.

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Stained-glass-style Christmas tree

[Stained Glass Style] Christmas Tree – Make it with lamination! Stained glass craft for preschool/childcare

Making real stained glass by hand can be challenging, but a stained-glass-style Christmas tree using familiar materials might be something you can enjoy with children.

It’s perfect for Christmas decorations and crafts, so give it a try! First, cut black construction paper into star, circle, and Christmas tree shapes to create the stained-glass frames.

Place these pieces between laminating sheets and laminate them.

Since the machine gets very hot during lamination, please have a teacher or guardian handle this step.

After that, color with permanent markers and stick crumpled aluminum foil on the back—and you’re done! The coloring process with various hues will help nurture children’s imagination.

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miyabi

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