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)
3D Christmas tree made of origami
Have you ever felt that your table looks a bit lacking even after putting up Christmas decorations? In times like that, it’s handy to know how to make a 3D Christmas tree out of origami.
Once you master the folding method, you’ll be able to make one easily! It’s also perfect for trying with children.
Plus, it’s fun to decorate—like cutting origami into star shapes and sticking them on.
Be sure to finish your tree with your own original touch.
Easy Origami Christmas Tree
This is an easy-to-make origami Christmas tree! You can use your favorite origami paper, so why not make it together with your child? Fold the tree parts from a single sheet of origami paper.
Make nine identical pieces.
Pay attention to the orientation of each part, glue them together, and gently spread them out to create a three-dimensional look—that’s it! It will look lovely if you change up the colors and patterns of the paper or decorate it with ribbons and ornaments.
Make plenty to brighten up your room and get into the Christmas spirit!
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.