Brighten up your winter daycare room! A collection of recommended wall decoration ideas

3D Santa Claus made with colored construction paper

Christmas season wall decoration: 'Cute Santa Claus made with colored construction paper'

A cute, plump, three-dimensional Santa Claus made from construction paper.

Get your construction paper, scissors, and glue ready and let’s get started.

First, make Santa’s face by cutting and gluing the parts—eyes, mustache/beard, and mouth—out of construction paper.

When making the hat, glue it into a tube shape to create the hat, leaving some hollow space inside the back; that’s the key point.

For the body, roll a sheet of construction paper and glue it so that the tip is inserted into the back side of the hat.

Attach the arms, legs, and boots, then cut slits into white construction paper to make Santa’s sack, and you’re done.

It might also be fun to create your own original Santa by changing the direction of the parts, the facial expression, and the colors of the paper.

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mayumi

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[Origami] Snowman

Origami: Snowman with a hat and scarf from a single sheet [Origami] Snowman with hat and scarf (using only one sheet)

This origami snowman is perfect for December, when it’s also the season of snow.

A snowman is made by placing one snowball on top of another, right? With a clever folding method, you can express the two stacked snowballs using just a single sheet of origami paper.

You can also make a scarf around the snowman’s neck.

If you use polka-dot or patterned paper, the pattern becomes the scarf, making it extra cute.

You can draw the eyes and mouth yourself, so each snowman has its own personality.

You can stick them on a wreath or a calendar, so try arranging them in different ways to expand the range of your creations.

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Nakajima Junko

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snow rabbit

[Craft Idea] Snow Rabbits (January–February, Winter) (Wall Decorations) (Elderly Recreation/OT/Day Services) (Childcare/Educational) (DIY)

Snow bunnies—made by shaping snow into a rabbit and decorating it with evergreen leaves and red nandina berries—are also great subjects for wall displays thanks to their cute look.

To make one, wrap crumpled newspaper with white paper such as copier paper, then add leaves made from green origami and small red origami balls for the eyes.

This project is suitable for children around age two and up.

Since cutting the leaves requires scissors, teachers should keep an eye on the children and offer support as needed.

Crumpling the paper is a task they can enjoy together with friends.

It’s a charming wall decoration that warms the heart in the cold season.

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Hoshino Takashi

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snowman

[Craft Idea] Snowman SNOWMAN (December, January, February - Winter) (Wall Decorations) (Elderly Recreation / OT / Day Service) (Early Childhood Education) (DIY) (Simple Craft)

This is a snowman craft that’s perfect for decorating winter bulletin boards or walls.

Divide the project into the snowman’s body, nose, and bucket, and make each part with origami paper.

When creating the body, the key is to cut it into a rounded shape.

It’s also a good idea to download a template and cut it out.

For the nose, cut a square piece of origami paper, round the corners, and use glue and a pencil to form the shape.

Trim off any excess to finish the nose.

Prepare the bucket by cutting origami paper into a trapezoid.

Decorate the snowman’s body with items made using a craft punch, then attach the parts you made to complete the project.

Sprinkling in snowflakes and other accents will give your wall decoration an even more seasonal feel.

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mutō

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Tissue Paper: A Tree Made by Stuffing a Bag

Here’s an idea for a Christmas tree made by stuffing tissue paper into a bag.

The fun part is that kids can use their fingers a lot—crumpling the tissue, tearing it, and putting it into the bag! Once you crumple the tissue paper and pack it into a plastic bag, shape it into a triangle while securing it with tape, and it transforms into a tree.

For the finishing touch, add stickers you like or a star on top! If you’re hanging it on the wall, attach a ribbon.

You could also make a design where Santa peeks out, or even stick children’s photos where Santa’s face would be for a lovely result.

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miyabi

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[Tanpo Stencil] Colorful Snowman

Let’s make a cute snowman using stencil dabbing.

Stenciling with a tampo (dauber) is fun like stamping, and many children will get absorbed in it.

First, as preparation, cut out a snowman template.

Place the snowman on white cardstock and apply color over it using the tampo stencil from above.

Limiting the colors to two or three will help children stay focused and enjoy the activity.

Remove the snowman template, then stick on twig arms, a face, and a bucket hat to finish!

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tsukada moe

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[Crayon Resist Painting] Gloves

Let’s use the wax-resist technique to make cozy mittens.

First, as preparation, draw the shape of mitten-style gloves on construction paper.

Next, have the children draw patterns with a white crayon to match the mitten shapes.

When you paint over them with watercolor, the patterns they drew will emerge.

It’s nice to let them choose their favorite colors.

Once the paint is dry, cut the construction paper into the mitten shapes with scissors.

Add wrist decorations and pom-poms to finish.

It will be fun to see what kinds of patterns the children come up with.

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