[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! Ornaments to Color Christmas and Winter (111–120)
Bill of Exchange Tree
Many people make handprint art to commemorate occasions like birthdays or kindergarten graduations.
Let’s try adapting that handprint art into a Christmas tree! First, draw the trunk of the tree on colored construction paper.
Next, make handprints with green paint.
Using green paint on a red background creates a festive Christmas feel.
If you slightly vary the shades of green, it becomes easier to tell whose handprint is whose.
Of course, you can use colors other than green, too! Try creating an artistic handprint tree.
Finally, add decorations like the words “Merry Christmas,” ornaments, stars, and snow—it will look wonderful! It’ll make lasting memories, so give it a try.
Snowflakes made with origami
Let’s make a fluffy, cute snowflake out of origami.
Although the finished piece looks very intricate and difficult, it’s surprisingly easy to make, so it’s a great craft for children old enough to use scissors.
Make six cuts in the origami paper, first sharpen the tip and glue it, then skip one section at a time, roll it, and glue each part together.
Flip the remaining sections to the back and glue them on the opposite side.
Make six identical pieces, then glue them together at the edges with the ends meeting in the center to finish.
If you use small origami paper, it makes a perfect ornament.
Paper plate Christmas wreath
Many people prepare paper plates for Christmas parties, but if you “don’t want any leftovers,” why not make a paper plate wreath to hang on the wall? It’s also a great craft to do with young children! Fold a paper plate in half and cut it to make the wreath base.
Paint it green, then tear and stick on origami paper, and add pompoms or yarn to make it look like a real wreath.
When using glue or paste, be careful to prevent children from accidentally swallowing it.
Punch a hole at the top and thread a ribbon through, and it will transform into a lovely wall decoration.
Christmas with paper chains
When it comes to party wall decorations, paper chains are the classic choice.
A paper chain is that decoration made by linking together loops of paper.
Most people have seen one at least once.
There’s a way to give those paper chains a Christmas twist.
It’s simple: just draw a Santa or reindeer face on the first loop.
Also, matching the colors of the body loops to the theme will enhance the vibe.
For example, red for Santa and brown for a reindeer.
Socks bag
After decorating the wall with a Christmas tree and Santa Claus, you might still feel something is missing.
That’s when you should try adding a stocking bag.
This is a wall decoration made by punching holes in a Santa Claus stocking cut from construction paper and threading a string through.
Because it sways gently, it adds a lively touch.
Since a hole punch is used during the making process, be sure to supervise carefully to prevent injuries.
By the way, it also works properly as a bag, so you can display it with items inside.
Balloon Christmas tree
Fir trees are used for Christmas trees because, when viewed from the side, they form a beautiful triangle.
Long ago, it was common to use oak trees.
So why not try making a “balloon Christmas tree” by combining small balloons? Inflate lots of small balloons—the kind used for playing with water—and connect them in a pyramid shape to create the basic form.
It’s best to use green and light-green balloons to evoke the tree’s leaves.
After that, decorate it with typical tree ornaments like Santa figures and stars.
Triangle Santa
This is a wall decoration inspired by ‘Sankaku Santa,’ a picture book known for being a great read at Christmas.
You simply attach the facial parts onto a base made of construction paper, so it’s fun and easy to make.
Since scissors are essential for making the base and parts, it’s best for teachers to prepare them in advance if this craft is done in a nursery or kindergarten.
Displaying the Santas that the children make at random is cute, but arranging the triangles like a tree also creates a festive and eye-catching wall decoration.
