Yarn Wrapped Tree Preschool Christmas Craft
Looking for a delightful way to keep little hands busy this season? This yarn-wrapped tree preschool Christmas craft is the perfect activity to spark creativity and fine motor skills!
Simple, festive, and full of texture, it’s an engaging project that preschoolers will love. Whether you’re crafting at home or in the classroom, this activity offers a wonderful introduction to holiday crafts while providing a hands-on opportunity to explore colors and patterns.
Plus, it’s a sweet keepsake for your holiday décor. Gather some yarn and a paper cone, and get ready to wrap up some holiday cheer!
Yarn Wrapped Tree Preschool Christmas Craft
These yarn-wrapped trees are a fun and festive way to introduce little ones to holiday crafting. Wrapping colorful yarn around a tree-shaped base encourages creativity and strengthens fine motor skills.
With just a few simple supplies, your preschoolers can create their own charming Christmas trees to decorate the classroom or home. Let’s gather the materials and get started!
What You’ll Need
- Cardstock
- Green Yarn
- Styrofoam Balls
- Scissors
- Craft Glue
- Paint
What You’ll Do
Select a sheet of cardstock for your Christmas tree. I prefer green just in case there are any gaps in the yarn as I wrap the cone.
Trace the pattern from the template and cut it out. Download your template at the bottom of the post.
Leaving the curvy end intact, roll the straight ends to make a cone with your cardstock.
Place the cone on a flat surface, and cover it with glue. I prefer to use a paint brush or sponge brush for this step. It makes it easier to completely cover the cone with glue.
Choose a length of yarn for your tree. I chose green, but your kids can get creative and use whatever you have on hand.
Start to wrap the cone from the top to the bottom. Simply wrap and gently press the yarn onto the cone to make sure it sticks as you move down the cone.
Keep wrapping the yarn down the cone until you reach the bottom.
When you’re done wrapping the cone, cut off the extra yarn. Apply a small amount of glue to the end of the yarn, and secure it to the bottom of the cone.
As the glue dries on your cone tree, paint a handful of styrofoam balls. While I used styrofoam balls on my tree, but you could also use store-bought pompoms. If you use styrofoam balls, cut them in half so they’ll stick better to your yarn-wrapped tree.
Apply small drops of glue on the cone where you’d like to add the pompoms or styrofoam balls. If using styrofoam, place the unpainted flat side of the ball to the tree.
Use the template to cut out some stars. Once your yarn Christmas tree craft is completely dry, glue a star cutout to the top of the tree.
Preschool Books About Christmas
Reading is a wonderful way to bring the magic of Christmas to life for preschoolers! Picture books filled with festive stories, colorful illustrations, and heartwarming messages capture the joy and wonder of the season.
Sharing these stories together helps spark imagination and creates cherished holiday memories. Let’s explore some delightful preschool books about Christmas to enjoy during this special time of year.
Bear Stays Up for Christmas – Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Meet the Herdmans—they lie, cheat, and love to give clonks on the head. They are, without a doubt, the worst kids in the history of the world. So, no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant.
Christmas in the Big Woods – Christmas has come to the Big Woods of Wisconsin! Laura and her family are excited to celebrate. When Laura’s cousins, aunt, and uncle arrive, they spend time together eating sweets, playing in the snow, and reading. Their holiday celebrations are full of simple joys.
FAQ: Yarn-Wrapped Tree Preschool Christmas Craft
This craft is perfect for preschoolers aged 3-5, but it can also be enjoyed by older children with more detailed designs.
This activity helps build fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. It also introduces preschoolers to patterns and textures.
Absolutely! You can try stars, candy canes, or any holiday-themed shape for variety and added fun.
Thicker yarn is ideal for little hands, as it’s easier to grasp and wraps quickly around the base.
Hang the trees on your Christmas tree, create a garland, or stand them up as part of a festive centerpiece!
This craft is relatively mess-free, but scissors and glue may require some supervision. A tablecloth can help keep things tidy.
Crafting together during the holidays is a wonderful way to create memories, spark creativity, and spread joy. This yarn-wrapped tree preschool Christmas craft is a simple yet meaningful activity that kids and adults alike will cherish.
From developing fine motor skills to making festive decorations, this project will surely become a favorite holiday tradition. Gather your supplies, turn on some Christmas tunes, and enjoy this special time crafting together. Happy holidays and happy crafting!
Yarn-Wrapped Tree Preschool Christmas Craft
Create a festive and fun yarn-wrapped tree craft with your preschooler to celebrate the holiday season!
Materials
- cardstock
- green yarn
- styrofoam balls
- scissors
- craft glue
- paint
Instructions
- Select a sheet of green cardstock.
- Trace the pattern from the template and cut it out.
- Leaving the curved end intact, roll the straight ends to make a cone with your cardstock.
- Place the cone on a flat surface and cover it with glue.
- start wrapping the cone from the top to the bottom with your yarn.
- Wrap and gently press the yarn onto the cone to ensure it sticks as you move down the cone.
- Keep wrapping the cone until you reach the bottom.
- At the end, cut the yarn and glue the end to secure it to the cone.
- While the glue dries, paint a handful of styrofoam balls. If you don't have styrofoam, you can also use pom poms.
- Apple small dots of glue to the cone where you'd like to add the decorations.
- Use the template to cut out some stars. When the glue is dry, glue a star to the top of the tree.
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Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
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