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

December is the perfect time to enjoy cozy, seasonally inspired crafts.

Here, we introduce wonderful ideas that nurture children’s imagination—from creations that evoke winter warmth, like oden, cream stew, and a snug duvet, to seasonal projects such as Christmas wreaths, snow globes, and snowmen.

Using familiar materials, why not enjoy winter-only crafting with children while exploring light, color, and shape? We also provide detailed explanations of key points and creative tips for each project, so please use them as a reference.

Because the items children make are treated as artworks, we use the term “制作 (seisaku)” in the text to mean “production/creation” in the artistic sense.

December craft ideas! A collection of childcare activities to enjoy with Christmas and winter themes (21–30)

A Christmas tree made with clay and tissue paper

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This is a Christmas tree mascot with a distinctive, softly textured look, made by combining clay and tissue paper.

First, shape the clay into a Christmas tree and coat the entire surface with glue.

Next, prepare tissue paper cut into small pieces, press them into the clay, and cover the surface.

It’s best to fill it in until the clay is hardly visible to create the effect of spreading leaves.

By choosing colors and arranging the tissue paper thoughtfully, you can create an even more beautiful Christmas tree.

Paper plate Christmas tree

Craft Play: Perfect for Christmas projects! Let’s make a Christmas tree with a paper plate.
Paper plate Christmas tree

This is a small Christmas tree mascot made by decorating a base crafted from a cut paper plate.

First, cut the paper plate in half, paint the rim brown for the trunk, then roll it into a pointed cone shape.

Next, glue small pieces of green origami around it as leaves, add decorations, and it’s done.

It’s important to attach the leaves firmly to cover the base and build up volume.

Since the overall design is simple, it might be nice to think about the surrounding scene and how you arrange it.

December craft ideas! A collection of childcare activities to enjoy with Christmas and winter themes (31–40)

palm-sized tree

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Here are some tree craft ideas that even kids can make.

Prepare pipe cleaners, beads, clay, plastic bottle caps, toothpicks, and washi tape.

First, thread beads onto a pipe cleaner at equal intervals.

Once threaded, coil it into a spiral, then pull the inside upward to form a tree shape.

Fix the pipe cleaner to a toothpick painted brown, and insert it into clay packed inside the cap to secure it.

Decorate the top of the tree with a star, and finish by adorning the sides of the cap with washi tape.

Fingerprint ornament

Simple yet cute! Here’s an ornament idea you can make with finger stamps.

Prepare lace paper doilies, circular colored cardstock and white cardstock, ink pads, round stickers, and pens.

Cut the colored cardstock smaller than the lace doily but larger than the white cardstock.

Glue them in order—colored cardstock onto the lace doily, then white cardstock on top.

Stamp fingerprints onto the white cardstock.

Next, use round stickers and pens to create snowmen or reindeer.

Finally, attach a string for hanging, and you’re done! It’s also fun to decorate the blank spaces with stickers or write “Merry Xmas.”

Paper Cup Christmas Lights

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The glowing paper cup lights that shine in complete darkness are a big hit at Christmas parties, too.

Prepare a clear file, colored pens, paper cups, a craft knife, rubber bands, plastic wrap, and a light, and let’s make them.

Cut the clear file into a circle and draw an illustration.

Flip it over, color it in, then use the craft knife to cut out the bottom of the paper cup.

Place the circle on the cup, cover it with plastic wrap, and secure it with a rubber band so it doesn’t shift.

Add stickers around the outside, and you’re done.

If you point the light from the cut-out side toward a wall, the illustration will be projected.

It’s also fun to change the designs and make several different paper cups.

Spinning Snowman Craft

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Spinning Snowman Craft

Just watching the twirling little snowman is delightful and gives you a sense of the season.

Start by cutting a round piece of paper into a spiral.

Cutting curves can be tricky, so try dividing tasks between parent and child to make it fun.

Finally, once you attach the face and hands, your snowman craft is complete.

You might also like to add beads or sparkly tape to the spiral-cut sections.

It will be a lovely time for parents and children, so give it a try!

Christmas tree made with a wooden box

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Christmas tree made with a wooden box

A Christmas tree made with a wooden box is a fun project for everyone from small children to adults.

Drizzle glue onto the wooden box in the shape of a tree to draw the outline.

Then add beads on top.

It’s recommended to mix larger and smaller beads as you go.

Prepare bead colors to suit your taste—either a single color or multiple colors.

Decorating with small accessories around it can add a personal touch and make it even cuter.

Give it a try and make it for a fun Christmas!