Christmas Crafts

To make these paper plate Christmas Wreaths you will need: Paper plates either plain or colourful Pipe cleaners  Coloured tissue paper  Mixed decorations e.g. gems, pom poms, sequins, glitter, bells etc Sticky tape Glue stick Scissors Hole punch To make the Paper Plate Wreath: Use a pair of scissors to carefully cut out the centre of the plate. The ring that remains will become your wreath. If using a white paper plate, paint the plate green and leave to dry Punch a hole through the top of the wreath. Thread a... Read More

Get into the festive spirit with a good old-fashioned puppet show.Either use the characters we’ve created here, or let the childrencome up with their own. Encourage them to make up their own play too! To make the Santa puppets you will need: Cardboard toilet roll tubes A selection of coloured card or paint Mini red pom poms White card Corrugated card Googly eyes White felt or cotton wool Scissors Glue To make the Santa puppet… Start by covering the tube with either red card or red paint. Cut out a... Read More

These cute bottled snowmen are very quick and easy to make. Each one can have its own personality and the children will love decorating their own personal snowmen! To make these bottled snowmen, you will need the following: A Clean, Dry, Transparent Plastic Bottle Cotton Wool A Wooden Spoon Scissors Craft Buttons Glue Coloured Card Fabric Scraps A Sock How to make a Bottled Snowman Remove any labels from your bottle and make sure it’s rinsed out and dry. Fill the bottle with the cotton wool. Make sure it goes all the... Read More

A simple and colourful way to create some hanging decorations this festive period. To make these you will need the following: Coloured Lolly SticksThin Gold CardGlue Dots or PVA GlueScissorsSticky TapeGold RibbonA selection of decorations e.g. Sequins, Foam Glitter Shapes, Glitter Pom Poms,Plastic Jewels, Glitter Dots, Pipe Cleaners etc. To make a Lolly Stick Tree Decoration: Decide on the shape of your decoration, snowflake or Christmas tree. For the snowflake, take 4 blue lolly sticks. Arrange them to make 2 overlapping crosses. Use the glue dots or PVA glue to... Read More

Here’s an advent calendar with a twist to add to the classroom Christmas decorations this year. An ideal group festive activity to engage the children and hide a sweet under each forest tree for the run up to Christmas. To make these you will need the following: Large Cardboard Egg Tray 6 x A4 Sheets of Thin Green Card Scissors Green Paint Paintbrush PVA Glue Silver Glitter Small White Pom Poms Sticky Tape Small White Stickers Felt Tip Pen How to make an Advent Forest: Take the large cardboard egg... Read More

A simple Christmas craft activity for young children to make and take home. What do I need to make a Glittery Snowman Christmas Card?  Craft Essentials: Snowman template (download it here) A4 Black Card Good quality glue stick Scissors Suggestions for Decoration: Tinsel Pipe Cleaners Glitter Googly Eyes Glitter Glue Sparkly Pompoms Ribbon Sequins Jewels How to make a Sparkly Snowman Christmas Card Step 1: Print the Snowman template (includes: body, head and hat for two snowmen) and cut out. Fold the black card in half and glue the snowman shapes... Read More