[Childcare] December Wall Decoration Ideas: Festive Crafts for Christmas and Winter
Many of you are probably looking for ideas to brighten up your nursery classroom walls in December.
Transform the space into a fun environment for children with wonderful, winter-themed creations like Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and fluffy snowmen.
Here, we introduce a wealth of wall decoration ideas—from pieces using unique techniques such as salt painting and decalcomania to projects made with familiar materials like toilet paper rolls and sticky note rolls.
With a bit of creativity and ingenuity from teachers, these ideas can evolve into even more delightful works!
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[Childcare] December Wall Decoration Ideas: Festive Crafts for Christmas and Winter (91–100)
Christmas present
When it comes to what children look forward to at Christmas, it’s presents.
That’s why I’d like to introduce a wall decoration featuring Christmas presents.
It looks cute on its own on the wall, and it’s easy to pair with Christmas tree or Santa Claus wall decorations.
There are many ways to make it, but I recommend creating the ribbon part first and attaching it afterward.
That way, it will have a more three-dimensional finish.
Why not make several in different colors while imagining how happy the children will be?
Santa and the Christmas Cake
Santa and cake are must-haves for Christmas.
If these two are on the wall, the kids are sure to get excited! Using construction paper, make Santa’s red outfit and hat, as well as his face and white beard.
For the cake, it’s best to finish it colorfully with lots of colors so it looks delicious and full of different ingredients.
Try decorating with different scenes: Santa about to eat the cake, or Santa bringing the cake as a present, and more.
[Childcare] December Wall Display Craft Ideas! Decorations that color Christmas and winter (101–110)
Santa and the Reindeer
When it comes to classic Christmas wall decorations, Santa Claus designs are a staple.
There are many ways to make them, but using construction paper is especially recommended.
Because you create individual parts and assemble them, it helps nurture children’s problem-solving and thinking skills.
It’s also appealing that kids can come up with their own cute designs and make a Santa Claus just the way they like.
Once Santa is finished, try making a reindeer too.
Seeing Santa and a reindeer side by side is sure to delight the children.
Santa and Reindeer Wreath
Let’s make a “Santa and Reindeer Wreath” together with 5-year-olds who are excited for Christmas! This wreath is easy to create—just make the Santa and reindeer wreath parts and connect them into a circle.
You won’t need scissors or glue, yet it will still look like a proper wreath! You can also add a personal touch by drawing Santa’s and the reindeer’s eyes and noses, or simply use round stickers for an easy way to express them.
It’s a perfect craft to capture children’s anticipation for Christmas and a fun project to brighten up the winter season!
Santa wreath
Would you like to try making a Santa wreath with a soft, gentle look? It’s a wall decoration featuring a Santa motif that’s perfect for Christmas, and making it together with children will create lasting memories.
First, cut the template into the shape of the wreath base.
Next, wrap yarn around the base to create the beard, then use felt fabric to make Santa’s hat.
Attach a pom‑pom nose and glasses made by bending wire.
Add fluffy trim to the edge of the hat, and finish by applying blush to the cheeks.
Have adults help with the tricky parts, and enjoy crafting an authentic Christmas item.
Animals wearing Santa hats
Wall decorations combining classic Christmas motifs like Santa hats with animals are perfect for nurseries and kindergartens.
Kids might get super excited when they see their favorite animals wearing Santa hats! All you have to do is cut and paste colored construction paper, so it’s also great to make together with the children.
You can draw and cut your own templates, but if you’re short on time, there are free downloadable patterns you can use.
Try making them with animals children love, such as bears, rabbits, dogs, and cats!
Stained-glass-style Christmas tree
This is a stained-glass-style Christmas tree, perfect for decorating your walls for the holidays.
It’s arranged so that children can easily make their own “stained glass.” Using familiar materials, you can create it casually—why not give it a try? First, cut black construction paper into star, circle, and Christmas tree shapes to make the stained glass frames.
Sandwich these parts between laminating sheets to process them, then color them with permanent markers.
Finally, attach crinkled aluminum foil to the back, and it’s done! Since laminating machines become very hot, make sure an adult handles that step.
Have fun working on it while using your imagination to decide which colors to use!