4 Easy Christmas & Advent Wreath Crafts for Kids
Posted by EYR Team on 17th Nov 2025
read moreLooking for easy Christmas wreath crafts for children? These four simple Christmas and Advent wreath ideas are perfect for EYFS settings, nurseries, preschools and crafting at home.
From a colourful pom pom wreath to a natural wreath made with seasonal foliage, these Christmas crafts use simple materials and give children plenty of opportunities to get creative while developing their fine motor skills, concentration and expressive arts and design skills.
We've included four different wreath ideas, so you can choose an activity that suits your children, the resources you have available and the time you have.
Christmas wreath crafts at a glance
| Wreath craft | Great for | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Weaving Frame Christmas Wreath | Fine motor skills & concentration | Easy |
| Natural Christmas Wreath | Outdoor learning & exploring nature | Easy |
| Pom Pom Christmas Wreath | Colour, patterns & creativity | Easy |
| Advent Wreath | Christmas traditions & storytelling | Easy |
Whether you're looking for a Christmas craft for nursery, a creative activity for preschool children or an EYFS Christmas activity, there's something here to try.
1. Mindful Weaving Frame Christmas Wreath
A weaving frame makes a lovely alternative to traditional paper Christmas crafts. Children can choose their own colours, experiment with patterns and practise threading ribbons through the frame.
It's also a great activity for developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and concentration.
To make your Christmas weaving wreath, you will need:
- Wooden weaving frame
- A selection of ribbons
How to make the weaving frame wreath
- Bring out the wooden weaving frames and set out a selection of ribbons in different colours, textures and widths.
- Let children choose the ribbons they would like to use.
- Thread each ribbon through the holes in the frame to create different patterns.
- Try adding pom poms into some of the holes for extra colour and decoration.
- When the wreath is finished, thread a final piece of ribbon through the top so it can be hung up.
EYFS learning opportunities
This activity can encourage children to:
- Develop fine motor control through threading and manipulating ribbon.
- Practise hand-eye coordination.
- Explore colour and pattern.
- Concentrate on a task and make independent choices.
- Express their creativity through different designs.
Tip: Provide a mixture of ribbons and let children decide whether they want to create a repeating pattern or a completely random design.
2. Handmade Natural Christmas Wreath
Why not take your Christmas crafting outdoors?
This natural Christmas wreath craft gives children the opportunity to collect seasonal materials before bringing them inside to create their own wreath.
Evergreen foliage such as pine and other evergreen shrubs can help the finished wreath stay green for longer, while leaves and other natural materials provide interesting textures for children to explore.
To make a natural Christmas wreath, you will need:
- Cardboard
- A selection of evergreen foliage, leaves and other suitable natural materials
- Glue
- Ribbon
How to make a natural wreath
- Wrap up warm and head outdoors with the children to collect suitable natural materials.
- Look for evergreen foliage, leaves and other interesting natural materials that could be used to decorate your wreath.
- Always supervise children closely when collecting natural materials and avoid plants with sharp spines, poisonous berries or other hazardous parts.
- Cut a large circle from a piece of cardboard to create the base of your wreath.
- An adult can carefully make holes around the cardboard using a sharp pencil.
- Add the natural leaves and foliage to the wreath, securing them on the reverse with tape if needed.
- Finish by adding a length of ribbon so your wreath can be hung up.
EYFS learning opportunities
A natural wreath is a great opportunity to combine Christmas crafts with outdoor learning.
Encourage children to talk about:
- The different colours and textures they can see.
- How leaves and plants change throughout the seasons.
- Which materials feel smooth, rough, soft or prickly.
- The different shapes and sizes of the natural materials.
- Where the materials came from.
Tip: If you don't have access to suitable natural foliage, children could decorate their cardboard wreath using paper leaves, tissue paper or other craft materials instead.
3. DIY Pom Pom Christmas Wreath
Pom poms are a simple way to create a bright and colourful Christmas wreath, and they're particularly useful for encouraging children to practise fine motor skills.
You can let children choose their own colour combinations or encourage them to create a traditional Christmas colour scheme using red, green and white.
To make a pom pom Christmas wreath, you will need:
- Paper plates or polystyrene wreath circles
- Pom poms
- Glue
- Ribbon
How to make the pom pom wreath
- Start by selecting your pom poms. Will you go for a traditional festive theme? We chose colours associated with Christmas, including red, green and white, and added some glitter pom poms for extra sparkle.
- If you're using a paper plate, fold it in half and carefully cut out a semi-circle from the centre to create the wreath base. An adult can help with this step where necessary.
- Add a dab of glue to each pom pom and secure it to the wreath base. You may need to hold each pom pom in place until the glue has dried.
- Continue adding pom poms until the base is covered.
- Finish by tying or attaching a length of ribbon around the wreath so it can be hung up.
EYFS learning opportunities
As children pick up, position and glue the pom poms, they can practise:
- Fine motor control.
- Hand-eye coordination.
- Colour recognition.
- Pattern-making.
- Decision-making and creative expression.
4. Advent Candle Wreath
A traditional Advent wreath can be adapted into a creative classroom craft activity. Children can help shape and decorate the wreath, creating a festive display to use throughout Advent.
For an EYFS or classroom setting, we recommend using LED or flameless candles rather than real candles.
You will need:
- Air-drying clay, modelling material or playdough
- Natural or artificial greenery
- Festive decorations
- Small ornaments, berries or other decorative materials
- Advent candle
How to make your Advent candle wreath
- Roll and shape your clay or modelling material into a circular wreath base.
- Decorate the wreath using greenery and festive materials.
- Create space in the cente of the wreath for your candle.
- Add the candles to complete the design.
- Display the wreath in your classroom and use it as part of your Advent countdown.
EYFS Learning opportunities
This activity can support:
- Fine motor development
- Creative exploration
- Sensory experiences
- Understanding traditions and celebrations
- Collaborative working
How do Christmas wreath crafts support EYFS learning?
Christmas wreath crafts provide lots of opportunities for children to develop skills through hands-on creative play. Depending on the activity, children can explore:
Physical development
Threading, cutting, sticking and manipulating craft materials can help children develop fine motor control and hand-eye coordination.
Expressive arts and design
Wreaths can be made in countless ways. Children can experiment with colour, texture, pattern and different materials to create their own designs.
Communication and language
Use the crafting activity as a starting point for conversations about Christmas, Advent, winter, colours, textures and the materials children are using.
Understanding the world
A natural wreath provides a particularly good opportunity to explore seasonal changes and the natural environment.
Creativity and independence
Rather than making every wreath identical, allow children to choose their own materials and decorations. The finished wreaths don't need to look the same — that's part of the fun!
Christmas Wreath Craft FAQs
What age are these Christmas wreath crafts suitable for?
These Christmas wreath crafts can be adapted for children in early years settings, including nursery and preschool. Younger children may need additional adult support with cutting, making holes in cardboard and using glue.
Choose materials appropriate for the children in your setting and always supervise children during craft activities.
What Christmas wreath can preschoolers make?
Simple paper plate wreaths, pom pom wreaths and natural wreaths are all suitable options for preschool children. Adults can prepare the wreath bases beforehand so children can concentrate on decorating them.
What is an Advent wreath?
An Advent wreath is a traditional Christian symbol associated with the weeks leading up to Christmas. It commonly features four candles, with one candle lit on each Sunday of Advent.
How can children learn from making a Christmas wreath?
Christmas wreath crafts can support fine motor development, creativity, communication and language, colour and pattern recognition, as well as exploration of different materials.
The activity can also encourage children to make independent choices and talk about what they are creating.
What materials can I use to make a Christmas wreath?
There are lots of materials you can use, including cardboard, paper plates, ribbon, pom poms, tissue paper, sequins and suitable natural materials.
Using a mixture of materials gives children opportunities to explore different colours, shapes and textures.
More Christmas Crafts for Kids
Looking for more festive activities to enjoy with your children?
Explore our Christmas craft ideas for kids for more easy activities suitable for early years settings. From paper and card crafts to sensory and seasonal activities, there's plenty of inspiration for nurseries, preschools and EYFS settings.
Planning activities for Advent? You might also enjoy our DIY Advent calendar ideas for EYFS & KS1.
You can also explore our wider range of Christmas craft supplies to find the materials you need for your festive activities.
