December origami! Simple ideas for Santas and wreaths that kids can enjoy in childcare
Perfect for Christmas and the holiday season in December! Here, we introduce cute decoration ideas you can make with origami, such as Santa Claus, trees, and snowmen.
There are plenty of simple projects with steps that you can enjoy together with children in preschool.
With every fold—wreaths, bells, reindeer—your room will become more festive and filled with the spirit of Christmas.
Through each piece, imagination grows, making for a wonderful time full of children’s smiles.
Be sure to include origami play in your Christmas memories!
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December origami! A simple collection of easy Santa and wreath ideas for childcare (41–50)
A house covered with snow
Here’s a perfect snowy house origami to match event themes like Christmas and New Year’s.
Let’s make winter origami inspired by softly falling white snow.
Place the paper so the corners are at the top, bottom, left, and right, and fold each corner toward the center.
After making creases on the left and right, align the top and bottom edges and fold twice.
Open the paper, fold down the top edge, then align the left and right edges to the center—do this on both the front and back.
Fold the left and right edges to the center again, flip it over once more, and fold the left and right corners to meet the second crease from the top.
Tuck the corners of the left and right sections to the back, then fold up from the bottommost crease.
Finally, attach the windows made from origami paper, and you’re done.
A star made from a single sheet of origami paper
Here’s a star you can make using just a single sheet of origami paper—no scissors needed.
It’s a great idea not only for Christmas events but also for many different occasions! The key to folding an origami star is to make crisp, firm creases as you go.
Some steps may be a bit tricky if you’re not used to them, so if you’re making this with children, have an adult provide support.
By making small adjustments at the end while checking the overall balance, you’ll get a beautiful star shape.
Try changing the size or using different colors of origami paper to enjoy creating your own variations!
A Christmas tree that folds in six steps
This is an origami Christmas tree that looks super cute yet is easy to make.
You only need six folds, so it’s perfect for making at home with your children or for teachers to create with kids in kindergarten or preschool.
Use a regular-sized sheet of origami paper for the tree and a quarter-sized sheet for the base.
Green paper is a classic choice, but patterned paper like gingham also gives a stylish finish! For the final touch, enjoy decorating together with the kids using round stickers and other craft embellishments.
Gift-shaped message card
It’s a gift-shaped message card that’s perfect not only for Christmas but also for birthdays, celebrations, and anniversaries.
How about sending a cute message with a heartfelt handmade card? The folding method is very simple, so you can enjoy making it with your children.
Since this origami design shows the reverse side on the front, using double-sided origami can change the look and give it a unique finish.
If you pull out the lower part of the gift’s ribbon, the inside will be revealed, so hiding a message inside for a surprise would be wonderful!
Roast chicken
You can fold a Christmas roast chicken out of a single sheet of origami paper! First, fold in half into a square twice to make creases, then turn it over and fold the top down along the center line.
Fold along the line you just made, and this time fold to the left along the center to make a crease; then open and fold the upper left edge to meet the center.
Fold to the left along the color boundary to make a crease, and also fold the top along the boundary to make another crease.
Using the leftmost crease, fold the inner edge while also folding the inner top.
Next, align with the left edge and fold the upper right edge.
Fold the bottom along the crease, and while matching the crease you made, fold the bottom up and squash-fold the right side.
Fold the top-right and bottom-left corners, then fold the front of the top.
Finally, slightly fold the two top corners, turn it over, and it’s done!
Easy snowman made with three sheets of origami paper
This is an easy snowman origami you can make using three sheets of paper.
It’s perfect for cozy winter days at home or for preschool and daycare craft activities leading up to December events.
Make the head and body separately with two small sheets of origami paper and glue them together.
Then, use a sheet that’s one-sixteenth the size of a standard origami paper to make the snowman’s hat.
For the eyes, coloring round stickers black and sticking them on is a quick way to get a neat look.
If you’re crafting with young children and the small paper is tricky to handle, we recommend trying it first with standard-size origami paper.
A reindeer that breaks easily
How about making Santa’s partner, a reindeer, out of origami? The folding method is relatively simple, so be sure to try it with kids! You’ll finish by creating the reindeer’s antlers, but depending on the child’s age, that step can be a bit tricky—so adults should help if needed.
To finish, just draw the reindeer’s eyes, nose, and mouth! You can also use round stickers for the face parts.
This is great for Christmas origami crafts and wall decorations, so why not boost the holiday spirit through this activity?