December craft ideas! A collection of childcare activities to enjoy with Christmas and winter themes

Make a stylish snowman!

[Winter Bulletin Board] Stylish Snowman Craft by Preschool Teachers (for 4-year-olds)

We usually imagine snowmen as pure white, but let’s get creative and turn them into stylish art.

First, fold a sheet of white origami paper and make several cuts.

The key is to cut it so that when you unfold the paper, it forms a round shape.

You’ll get a circular shape with beautiful patterns.

Children will be excited to see how the snowman’s pattern changes depending on where they cut.

Use the patterned cutouts to make the snowman.

If you stick it onto black cardstock, you’ll have a lovely winter craft.

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Nakajima Junko

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On the walls too! Cute winter crafts

Cute winter crafts (also great for wall decorations!)

When you open it, a cute wall display featuring fir trees and snowmen appears.

Gather washi paper, water-based markers, scissors, water, a brush, and a pencil to get started.

Fold the washi paper in half twice and draw your guide lines.

It’s easier to cut if you follow the guide lines as you cut toward the tip.

Color the fir tree and snowman areas with water-based markers, then blur them with water on your brush and let them dry thoroughly.

Finally, gently open the washi paper, paste it onto construction paper, and you’re done.

Try changing the colors or the expressions to create your own original wall decoration.

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Newspaper Rip-Rip! Eurhythmics with a Snow Song

[January Eurhythmics: Tearing Newspaper + Snow Song Eurhythmics] 🎵 A eurhythmics session that includes a snow-themed craft set, all doable while seated ✨ Parent–child eurhythmics and rhythm play

Here’s a eurhythmics activity that starts with a newspaper play element.

Give each child a sheet of newspaper and, at the cue of “1, 2, 3,” have them tear it into pieces.

Once it’s torn into small bits, pretend they’re snow and have fun letting it fall from above to the tune of the children’s song “Yuki” (Snow).

After the eurhythmics session, pack the used newspaper pieces into a clear bag to make a snowman.

It’s a winter-themed idea from start to finish, so please enjoy it with the children.

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sasashina

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A DIY Christmas tree made with 100-yen store items

[100-yen DIY] Christmas tree made of paper 🎄 christmastree

It’s a Christmas tree made by attaching fringed origami to a cone base crafted from drawing paper.

The key is to curl the fringed sections by gently stroking them with a pen or the tip of a pair of scissors—this gives it a soft, fluffy texture.

We recommend making the slits very narrow, about 1 mm wide.

Create several of these pieces and glue them to the base in tiers.

Finish by adding a star and ribbon on the top and small pearls all over, and you’re done!

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Accordion-folded Christmas tree

[Craft Idea] Christmas Tree with Accordion Folding (December) (Senior Activities) (Early Childhood Education) (DIY) (Decoration) (Free-Standing)

A Christmas tree made by accordion-folding colored construction paper is a fun craft with a three-dimensional shape.

First, cut green construction paper into long, narrow strips and carefully accordion-fold them to create layers.

By placing a roll of packing tape’s cardboard core or a paper cup inside, you can make a stable, three-dimensional tree.

Layer the folded pieces from the top down to create a natural volume.

Decorate with stars and beads for a festive, eye-catching finish.

The process also helps practice fine motor skills, so children will be thoroughly engaged.

The finished tree is perfect for displaying on a tabletop.

This is a Christmas tree idea that’s easy to make with simple materials, fun to decorate, and gives a great sense of accomplishment.

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Christmas handprint art

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Your palm turns into Santa and a reindeer! Handprint art you can make together that captures your child’s “right now.” Easy with paints you already have at home! It’s not just cute—it’s educational, too.—Materials:- Watercolor paints (white, red, brown)- Craft board (or thick paper)- Colored construction paper—Learning points:- Sensory play by painting with hands and stamping helps develop tactile awareness and fine motor skills- Talking like “This is the face, right?” boosts observation and imagination- Turning a handprint into artwork nurtures self-esteem- Add the date to make it a record of growth—Make it together with your child. The time you spend chatting—“What color should we use next?”—will be the best present of all.———I’m Kuumama (@kuumama.asobi). I share at-home play ideas × early learning × seasonal crafts. Even when you’re busy, I’ll help you create smile-filled parent–child time.#HandprintArtChristmas crafts#AtHomePlay#ParentChildTimeWinter Crafts

♬ Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Sing N Play

Let’s use handprints to create various Christmas motifs.

Not only will they serve as decorations for that year, but if you do the same the following year, you can also see how your child has grown from the handprints used—that’s the idea.

The steps are simple: use white paint to make handprints on a backing sheet, then combine other colors to turn them into Santa Claus or snowmen.

When using white, those two are classics, but the key is to expand your imagination and consider what other shapes the handprints could resemble.

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Handmade ornaments

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Do you know this? 🎄 Develop fine motor skills! High-end-looking Christmas ornaments 🧶 A fun, educational craft for parents and kids using paper plates and yarn ✨ ───────────────── ✂️ Materials Everything can be found at the 100-yen shop 🙌 ・Paper plates ・Yarn (green/white/red, etc.) ・Decorations (ribbons, beads, pom-poms, etc.) ・Hole punch, craft knife, glue/adhesive ───────────────── 🧠 Educational benefits Lacing builds dexterity and concentration ✨ ✅ Improves fine motor skills (great for practicing precise movements) ✅ Boosts focus and stamina (quiet, repetitive work with a sense of accomplishment) ✅ Develops spatial awareness (thinking about how to thread) Nurture the foundation for writing and thinking while playing 🌱 ───────────────── 🎨 Craft tips Slightly thicker yarn is easier to handle than thin yarn! If you punch the holes at equal intervals, your tree shape will look neat and pretty 🎄 👉 Check the “Craft Tips” highlight for details! ───────────────── 📎 Save this for a weekend parent-child craft 🎅 At @kuumama.asobi, we share seasonal crafts and educational play ideas you can enjoy at home 🌿#HomeCraftsChristmas craftsEducational play#ParentChildTimeWool yarn art

♬ Jingle Bell Rock (Cover of Bobby Helms) – Glee Cast

This is a decoration that can also be used as an educational activity, where you thread yarn through holes punched in a paper plate to create a Christmas tree shape.

First, use a paper plate with a lace doily attached as the base, cut it into a triangle, and punch holes around the edges.

Then thread green yarn through the holes and shape it like a tree—that’s the basic idea.

How much yarn you thread is important, too; move your hands steadily to give the tree plenty of volume.

Using yarn in other colors to create ornaments for the tree is another recommended option.

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