[Childcare] Perfect for December wall displays! A collection of Christmas tree ideas

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

Cold winter days make you want to add warm, handmade decorations to your room, don’t they? Creating a Christmas tree on the wall in December is a fun way to enjoy the season together with children.

In this article, we introduce ideas that brighten up your space: a fabric tree that suits a Japanese-style room, a modern design made with wire, and a stylish wall display adorned with poinsettias.

From easy crafts to more elaborate projects, we offer a variety of decoration methods you can choose from based on your children’s ages.

[Childcare] Perfect for December bulletin boards! Christmas tree decoration ideas (41–50)

Peta-Peta Tree

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♬ All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

The season the kids have been waiting for—Christmas—is just around the corner! Here, I’ll show you how to make a cute Christmas tree that’s super easy to create just by sticking things on.

All you need is cardboard, scissors, and masking tape.

To make it, first cut the cardboard into the shape of a Christmas tree with the scissors, then start sticking on the masking tape.

Make lots of pieces and stick them on to give it a real Christmas tree look.

After that, decorate it however you like and you’re done! Try making and decorating it together with the kids while having fun.

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Yarn-Wrapping Tree

Introducing a Christmas tree you can make by wrapping yarn—using materials you likely already have at home! Try it with your kids.

First, cut a piece of thick paper into a triangle and snip small notches around the edges.

Next, wrap the yarn around, hooking it into the notches as you go.

Decorate by gluing on beads, then finish by combining it with a base made from a cut toilet paper tube wrapped in origami paper.

It stands on its own, making a great accent for your room and boosting the festive Christmas mood.

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A tree made by threading yarn through it

Why not try making a cozy Christmas tree using yarn? It’s a great craft idea to do with kids.

Punch holes in construction paper with a hole punch, and let the children thread yarn through the holes to create a tree shape.

They can thread the yarn straight or diagonally—anything goes! Using multiple colors of yarn instead of just one will give it a stylish finish.

For the final touch, decorate with colorful pom-poms, or stick star-shaped stickers in the blank spaces for an extra lovely look.

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Christmas tree made with natural materials

If you’ve picked up pinecones, acorns, or twigs from parks or campgrounds, why not arrange them into a Christmas tree? It’s a Christmas craft idea that will excite the kids! The method is super simple: just decorate a triangle-cut piece of cardboard with natural materials and beads using wood glue.

It can look wonderful not only with natural items but also by adding materials like artificial flowers and nuts from the dollar store.

When handling glue, it’s best to use disposable stirrers or popsicle sticks to keep hands clean.

It’s a great idea that lets kids enjoy their own free creativity!

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A tree made by stuffing tissue paper into a bag

Here’s a Christmas tree craft made by stuffing tissue paper into a bag—perfect for little kids.

Crumpling, tearing, and putting the tissue paper into the bag gives their fingers plenty of practice, which is a big plus.

After playing, roll the tissue paper into balls, pack them into a plastic bag, and shape it into a triangle while taping it in place—watch it transform into a tree.

Finish by adding your favorite stickers and topping it with a star! If you’re hanging it on the wall, adding a ribbon makes it extra cute.

You could also design it so Santa peeks out, or stick the children’s photos where Santa’s face would be for a lovely touch.

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Stained-glass-style tree made with transparent origami

Here’s a stained-glass-style tree you can enjoy decorating on walls or windows! By using transparent origami paper, you get a lovely see-through effect.

For preparation, make a tree from construction paper folded in an accordion style.

Sketch a tree shape on a clear file, then attach small pieces of cut transparent origami to fill it in.

After trimming around the edges, glue it onto the construction paper tree, secure it to the base, and it’s done! It also looks cute if you change the color of the construction paper tree or use different colors and patterns of transparent origami.

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A Christmas wall display with cute bell sounds

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It’s exciting to think you can make Christmas decorations using everyday paper plates, isn’t it? With this craft, you can use paper plates to create a Christmas tree and bell ornaments.

The method is simple: start by painting the paper plates with paint.

Use a hole punch to thread the hanging string; for the bells, slightly larger jingle bells are recommended because they produce a clearer sound.

For the tree, cut a paper plate into four equal sections and assemble them into a tree shape.

Adding round stickers will make the tree sparkle and enhance the festive feel.

These would also work great as Christmas ornaments.

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