Preschool: Easy and cute Santa craft ideas
When it comes to what kids look forward to most at Christmas, it’s got to be the presents, right?
And who brings those presents? Santa, of course!
Dressed in a red suit and hat, with a fluffy white beard, he’s a beloved figure all around the world.
How about making Santa as a fun Christmas craft activity using everyday materials?
In this article, we’ll share Santa craft ideas that are easy enough for children to make.
They’re all things that will make Christmas even more fun, so give them a try!
- Cute Santa Claus wall decorations! A collection of perfect ideas for December childcare
- [Childcare] December Wall Decoration Ideas: Festive Crafts for Christmas and Winter
- [For Toddlers] A Big Collection of Craft Ideas to Enjoy at Christmas [Part 3]
- For older kindergarteners: December crafts that 5-year-olds will love — ideas from flat to three-dimensional projects
- Handmade Christmas present ideas! A collection of fun ideas for nurseries and kindergartens
- [Christmas Goods] A curated selection of easy and cute handmade items!
- Christmas crafts for 2-year-olds! A collection of fun ideas using stamps and handprints
- [For Toddlers] A Big Roundup of Craft Ideas to Enjoy at Christmas
- [For Seniors] Recommended for December Wall Decorations! Santa Craft Ideas
- [Childcare] Perfect for December wall displays! A collection of Christmas tree ideas
- [December Wall Displays] Cute Winter Craft Ideas You Can Use Beyond Christmas!
- Helpful for childcare! Let's make Christmas decorations using familiar materials.
- December craft ideas! A collection of childcare activities to enjoy with Christmas and winter themes
[Childcare] Easy-to-make cute Santa craft ideas (1–10)
Origami: Santa Claus
Origami is easy for children to try, so it’s perfect as a preschool teaching material too! Using origami, here’s a Santa Claus that even kids can make easily.
This Santa can stand on its own, so it might be fun to make a bunch and decorate your room.
There are no difficult steps, and it’s super simple—you can fold it in about five minutes—so kids will master it quickly! Draw any face you like at the end to make it cute.
If you use origami in different colors, patterns, and sizes, you can create a lively family of Santas.
Paper Cup Santa
Let’s make a cute Santa that you can easily craft with a paper cup and origami! First, attach origami paper cut into four equal pieces to the paper cup.
Next, stick origami the same size as a round piece of construction paper onto it, then add triangle-cut origami pieces and beard parts.
After adding the eyes and nose, attach them to the paper cup you prepared, and finish by using stickers to represent buttons! You can easily customize it by changing the color of the construction paper, so making a colorful Santa sounds fun too.
Paper Plate Santa
Moving objects captivate kids’ attention! Here’s a fun craft: a “Wobbly Paper Plate Santa.” It’s great because you can make it with things you already have at home, like paper plates and origami paper.
Prepare one whole paper plate, another plate cut into quarters, and one sheet of red origami paper.
Fold the whole paper plate firmly in half, then cut the red origami paper into a circle and stick it on as Santa’s outfit.
Next, glue on the quarter piece of the plate, make the hat with the red origami paper, and draw the face—your Santa is complete! You can also decorate it with stickers to make it extra cute.
This is a very enjoyable craft and would be perfect for activities at daycare centers or kindergartens.
[Childcare] Easy-to-make cute Santa craft ideas (11–20)
Nodding Santa
Would you like to make a cute, wobbly Santa that shakes its head side to side? It’s easy to craft using a paper cup, so kids can enjoy it safely.
First, make a horizontal slit in the center of the bottom of the paper cup.
Next, poke a toothpick through a piece of card with a hole, attach a Santa illustration to it, and insert it into the slit in the cup.
From inside the cup, secure the card with a clothespin or similar clip, decorate, and you’re done.
It’s a craft that lets kids’ creativity shine using pens, stickers, paints, and more.
Santa made with crafts
This is a cute, small-sized Santa made using craft bands.
The soft texture of the craft bands gives it a distinctive look.
It’s a simple project: wrap red craft bands to form a three-dimensional triangle, then attach the parts.
The key points are softening the craft bands so they wrap firmly, and building stepped layers while adjusting the balance for a clean finish.
Since the facial features and other elements are small parts that match the base, if the stepped layers are well balanced, attaching the parts becomes easier.
Santa’s message card
It’s a cute message card designed to look as if a little Santa is riding on it.
It’s made from a single sheet of red origami paper, incorporating the white reverse side to create a three-dimensional Santa while also forming the card—quite a detailed design.
Because it’s completed through intricate folds, the card ends up being small in size.
To keep the focus on Santa, a simple message might work best.
You could display it as a Christmas decoration, or have fun by writing a message to Santa on the card.
Felt Santa
This Santa ornament features a three-dimensional design with a charmingly soft look thanks to the felt.
The process is simple: cut thick paper into a circle, make a slit, roll it into a cone shape, and then attach felt to it.
Cover the entire surface with a base layer of red, then add elements like the belt, the hat trim, and the beard to build up a dimensional look.
Finish by attaching a bead to the tip of the hat.
You might also add a string so it can be hung.
If you roll the cone wider, you’ll get a gentle, friendly feel; make it narrower for a sharper look.
It could be fun to try various patterns.