As Christmas approaches, gatherings, parties, and celebrations fill the calendar – along with opportunities for your little ones to meet new faces and share magical moments. While navigating these social settings can be exciting, it’s also natural for children to feel shy or unsure about how to connect.   The festive season is the perfect time to engage little ones in creative and fun activities. At Sorella Early Learning, we embrace the magic of Christmas by turning craft time into an opportunity for learning, bonding, and sensory exploration. Here are some simple, child-friendly Christmas decoration crafts that you can try at home.  

1. Paper Straw Stars 

This craft is perfect for little hands and helps develop fine motor skills. 

What you need: 

• Paper straws (in festive colors and patterns) 

• Glue 

• Scissors 

• String or twine 

Instructions: 
Cut the straws into smaller pieces and help children arrange them into star shapes. Use glue to secure the pieces together. Once dry, attach a piece of string to hang the stars on your tree or around the classroom. 

2. Paper Plate Christmas Trees 

This craft is simple yet effective for fine motor skill development. 

What you need: 

• Paper plates 

• Green paint or crayons 

• Glue, pom-poms, stickers, or sequins 

• A wooden craft stick (for the tree trunk) 

Instructions: 
Cut the paper plates into triangle shapes. Let the children paint or color them green. Once dry, they can glue on decorations like pom-poms or sequins. Attach a craft stick to the bottom to complete the tree. 

3. Handprint Wreaths 

Turn tiny handprints into keepsake wreaths perfect for your Christmas display. 

What you need: 

• Green construction paper 

• Scissors 

• Glue 

• A red ribbon 

Instructions: 
Trace the children’s hands-on green paper and cut them out. Arrange and glue the handprints in a circular pattern to form a wreath. Finish with a red ribbon bow at the bottom. 

4. Cupcake Liner Angels 

A sweet and simple craft that’s ideal for little learners. 

What you need: 

• Cupcake liners (white or patterned) 

• Craft paper 

• Glue 

• Markers 

Instructions: 
Fold one cupcake liner in half for the angel’s wings and glue another liner on top for the body. Draw and cut out a circular face from craft paper, adding a smile and some hair with markers. Attach the face to the top of the angel’s body and display it proudly. 

5. Felt Christmas Stars 

A no-mess option for younger children! 

What you need: 

• Pre-cut felt shapes (stars, trees, etc.) 

• Fabric glue 

• Child-safe decorations like buttons or pom-poms 

Instructions: 
Provide the children with felt shapes and let them glue on decorations. These can be strung together to create garlands or hung individually as ornaments. 

We hope that you enjoy these Christmas-themed crafts! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Sorella!