This basic shapes Christmas tree craft helps kids build motor skills while learning basic shapes, such as circles, triangles, and squares. It’s a fun and easy Christmas craft for preschoolers that can double as holiday decor.
And, if you are looking for more fun Christmas ideas for your preschooler, try this torn paper ornament craft!
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Christmas Books For Preschoolers
Llama Llama Jingle Bells– Join Llama as he prepares for Christmas day! From decorating the house to baking cookies for Santa, this book is filled with Christmas traditions.
We Disagree About This Tree– I was gifted this book from Candlewick Press last year and it has become a favorite of mine! Mouse and Bear disagree about how to decorate and put up the Christmas tree. Will they be able to compromise or will the holiday be ruined?
What You’ll Need For This Basic Shapes Christmas Tree Craft
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How To Make This Basic Shapes Christmas Tree Craft
1. Cut out the shapes. Cut out a large green triangle for the tree, a brown rectangle for the trunk, and a yellow star for the top.
2. Cut out the ornaments. Cut out colorful circles, triangles, and squares to decorate the tree. You can also use shape hole punchers to make the shapes.
3. Assemble the tree. Glue the brown rectangle to the bottom of the green triangle to create the trunk.
4. Add the star. Glue the yellow star to the top of the tree.
5. Decorate your tree. Glue the shapes onto the green triangle to create ornaments.
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PrintBasic Shapes Christmas Tree Craft
Make this basic shapes Christmas tree craft with kids! An easy holiday activity for preschool and kindergarten that builds shape recognition skills.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Category: Christmas, DIY
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Pencil (optional, for drawing shapes)
Instructions
- Cut out the shapes. Cut out a large green triangle for the tree, a brown rectangle for the trunk, and a yellow star for the top.
- Cut out the ornaments. Cut out colorful circles, triangles, and squares to decorate the tree.
- Assemble the tree. Glue the brown rectangle to the bottom of the green triangle to create the trunk.
- Add the star. Glue the yellow star to the top of the tree.
- Decorate your tree. Glue the shapes onto the green triangle to create ornaments.
