Christmas Wreath Art for Preschoolers
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Bring some holiday cheer into your home or classroom with this Christmas wreath art for preschoolers activity. With common art supplies, this process art activity is a great way to spread festive cheer without having to purchase fancy art supplies!
Both toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy making this Christmas process art project and seeing it hung on the wall with care. So gather up your supplies and get ready to deck the halls with this DIY Christmas wreath!
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How Do You Make a Wreath Out of a Paper Plate?
This Christmas paper plate wreath is an easy process-based art activity for preschoolers and toddlers. Like any paper plate wreath, just some simple changes in materials and you can make this fit with any theme during the year.
Plus, cutting and making the Christmas wreath couldn’t be any easier! Simply fold the plate in half lightly and cut a slit in the center of the plate. Then cut out the inner circle to reveal an open circle inside the plate. It’s that easy!
Also, you can use any size paper plate! So big or small, this Christmas paper plate art activity is great for spreading cheer and joy through art and play.
We love to add Christmas themed learning activities the whole month of December. Grab our Christmas alphabet activities, Christmas number identification activities, or the Christmas activity pack which has a mix of both!
Christmas Wreath Craft
And if you’re wondering about Christmas art for preschoolers, you’ll love these super simple sparkly Christmas paintings (because everything at Christmas or in the winter needs to sparkle, right?), or try these pine bough Christmas paintings. You might want to read about all my process art activities below.
You’ll find this is a fun craft for toddlers, too. Since it’s based in process art–meaning the act of creating overrides the expected outcomes–there’s no right or wrong way to do this activity. With a few basic supplies, these wreaths will bring holiday cheer to anyone.
Christmas Picture Books for Preschoolers
We love sprinkling in Christmas picture books during the day! There’s nothing better than sitting together and reading an adorable Christmas story with your little ones. We have picked some of the best-selling Christmas picture books for preschoolers and we agree… they are a perfect festive read!
- Wright, Maureen (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 34 Pages – 10/08/2013 (Publication Date) – Two Lions (Publisher)
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Hardcover Book
- Wilson, Karma (Author)
- Story about a little blue truck spreading holiday cheer
- Encourages reading skills, counting, giving, holiday cheer
- Count the trees from one to five and back again
- ISBN13:9780439567039
- Format:Paperback Book
- Ages:4 – 8
- Hardcover Book
- Walstead, Alice (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- Book about a little reindeer with BIG dreams
- Encourages confidence, perseverance, self-esteem
- Charming illustrations with a fun, encouraging story
- Hardcover Book
- Clement Clarke Moore (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- Hardcover Book
- Willems, Mo (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- Carle, Eric (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 10 Pages – 10/11/2022 (Publication Date) – World of Eric Carle (Publisher)
- Dewdney, Anna (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 14 Pages – 10/21/2014 (Publication Date) – Viking Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Craft
This festive Christmas craft for preschoolers is so easy that toddlers can enjoy making them, too. The best part about this Christmas wreath is that there’s no right way to create it because it’s process art!
The best part?! This Christmas art activity can be done with the supplies you might find at your local dollar store.
Remember, your art supplies don’t have to be exactly like mine. You can make these wreaths using tissue paper, construction paper, pom poms, and even glitter glue! Any craft materials that are Christmas themed will be fun!
Materials
- paper plates
- washable tempura paint
- paint brushes
- holiday confetti
- red, green, and gold glitter
The Set Up
To set up, cut out the inside of the paper plate by lightly folding the paper plate in half. Cut a slit and continue to cut the inside of the plate out until you are left with only the plate border.
You can make the hole inside as large or as small as you like. The more space that you leave, the more room your preschoolers will have to add tissue paper, paint and glitter.
How to Make a Paper Plate Wreath for Christmas
This Christmas wreath craft is so easy to prepare for preschoolers and toddlers.
Set out a tray of green and red washable tempura paint. With some paint brushes, let your preschoolers paint the paper plate wreaths however they want.
Your preschooler might mix up the colors, which is not a problem. They will be adding so much confetti and glitter that the paint just adds a base layer of color. This craft is perfect for allowing the preschoolers to take the lead!
Once they are finished painting and while the paint is still wet, set out a bowl of holiday table scatter or confetti. Instruct your preschoolers to sprinkle the table scatter or confetti all over their Christmas paper plate wreaths.
Technically, you don’t need to add glue to make the confetti stay in place, but you can use liquid glue for good measure. The glue will add even more texture to the wreaths, and squeezing the glue is a good hand strengthening activity, too, perfect for building fine motor skills!
Finally, it’s time to add the glitter! Set out some green and red glitter and let your preschoolers add some sparkle to their Christmas wreaths.
When the Christmas wreath has dried you can use it to decorate your home or classroom for the holidays! Hang as a Christmas tree ornament or display proudly as Christmas decor.
How to Make a Christmas Wreath with Kids
Don’t shy away from doing art activities with your preschoolers, especially around the Christmas holidays. Try some of these tips for doing art with preschoolers:
Tips and Tricks for Doing Art with Kids
- Cover your table surface with old newspaper, a vinyl table cloth, brown paper, or even a cheap plastic shower curtain for easy clean up.
- Use an art smock or old shirt on your child to prevent their clothes from getting messy. See our favorite art smocks below.
- Use a tray to contain paints, confetti, and glitter. This will help reduce waste and prevent messes.
- Only place one art supply on the table at a time. For example, when painting only have the paint and brushes on the table.
- Don’t stress about having the right supplies, just use what you have available.
Once your preschoolers have completed making the Christmas paper plate wreaths, you can use them to decorate!
One idea is to hang them up on a bulletin board or in the windows. If you use mini paper plates you can use them to make garland to hang on the wall.
We love to add Christmas themed learning activities the whole month of December. Grab our Christmas alphabet activities, Christmas number identification activities, or the Christmas activity pack which has a mix of both!
Christmas Art Projects for Preschoolers
Looking for more Christmas art project ideas for preschoolers? We love these clever and adorable festive art ideas.
- Christmas Collage Process Art
- Torn Paper Christmas Crafts
- Sparkly Icicle Crafts
- Rudolph Reindeer Craft
- Paper Plate Christmas Ornament
Paper Plate Wreath Crafts
No matter the season, these paper plate wreath crafts are loads of fun for little hands to create lovely art! Check out these all year paper plate crafts!
- Winter Paper Plate Wreath
- Cotton Ball Snowman Wreath
- Heart Paper Plate Wreath
- Autumn/Fall Leaf Wreath
- DIY American Flag Wreath
Christmas Paper Plate Wreath Art
Make a Christmas paper plate wreath art project with simple art materials! Your toddlers and preschoolers will love creating this festive Christmas decor to proudly display.
Materials
Instructions
1. To set up, cut out the inside of the paper plate by lightly folding the paper plate in half. Cut a slit and continue to cut the inside of the plate out until you are left with only the plate border.
2. Set out a tray of green and red washable tempura paint. With some paint brushes, let your preschoolers paint the paper plate wreaths however they want.
3. Once they are finished painting and while the paint is still wet, set out a bowl of holiday table scatter or confetti. Instruct your preschoolers to sprinkle the table scatter or confetti all over their Christmas paper plate wreaths.
4. Finally, it's time to add the glitter! Set out some green and red glitter and let your preschoolers add some sparkle to their Christmas wreaths.
Notes
1. You can make the hole inside as large or as small as you like. The more space that you leave, the more room your preschoolers will have to add tissue paper, paint and glitter.
2. Your preschooler might mix up the colors, which is not a problem. They will be adding so much confetti and glitter that the paint just adds a base layer of color. This craft is perfect for allowing the preschoolers to take the lead!
3. Technically, you don't need to add glue to make the confetti stay in place, but you can use liquid glue for good measure. The glue will add even more texture to the wreaths, and squeezing the glue is a good hand strengthening activity, too, perfect for building fine motor skills!
4. Cover your table surface with old newspaper, a vinyl table cloth, brown paper, or even a cheap plastic shower curtain for easy clean up.
5. Use a tray to contain paints, confetti, and glitter. This will help reduce waste and prevent messes.
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I’m Sarah, an educator turned stay-at-home-mama of five! I’m the owner and creator of Stay At Home Educator, a website about intentional teaching and purposeful learning in the early childhood years. I’ve taught a range of levels, from preschool to college and a little bit of everything in between. Right now my focus is teaching my children and running a preschool from my home. Credentials include: Bachelors in Art, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction.
