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Christmas Projects for Preschoolers

The following crafts are Christmas projects for preschoolers and toddlers who make up the largest majority of daycares. They are age appropriate and easy for little hands to do.





Christmas Countdown Chain

christmas countdown chainSupplies Needed:

Print the Christmas Chain Poem & Template. Cut out the poem with decorative scissors. Cut out the bell pattern with regular straight scissors. Use the bell pattern to cut a bell from red, green or yellow construction paper. Glue the poem to the center of the bell. Punch a hole in the top of the bell and cut a slit in the bottom of the bell to attach the first link.

Cut 9" x 1-1/4" strips of red, green and yellow construction paper. These will be used as links for your chain. The number of links in the chain will be determined by what day of the month you make the chain. Attach one link per day from the date you make the chain until Christmas Eve when Santa Claus comes.

Cut a small length of ribbon to attach to the top of the bell as a hanger.


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Jigsaw Puzzle Picture Frame

christmas project for kidsSupplies Needed:


Adult:

Spray paint the puzzle pieces with various colors in a well ventilated area.

Children (with adult assistance):

Using the hot glue gun, connect four tongue depressors together to create a frame.

Randomly glue the painted puzzle pieces onto the frame.

Mount the child's picture to the back of the frame.

Attach a ribbon to hang the picture frame or attach strip magnet to hang on the refrigerator.



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Cinnamon Tree Ornament

cinnamon tree ornamentSupplies Needed:

  • 4 oz cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup applesauce
  • waxed paper
  • rolling pin
  • christmas cookie cutters
  • plastic straw
  • candy decorations
  • flour
  • ribbon or yarn

Mix the cinnamon with the applesauce. Roll the dough between two pieces of waxed paper to 1/8" thickness.

Use the plastic straw to make a hole in the top of the ornament for hanging. Use candy decorations to decorate your ornament. Sprinkle with flour if you'd like the snow affect.

To dry and harden the ornament, you can air dry it for 2-3 days or place in an oven at 200 degrees for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.

When dry, tie ribbon or yarn to ornament for hanging.


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