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This DIY Printable Christmas Wreath is a fun and easy Christmas craft for kids. Perfect for coloring, cutting, and fine motor practice at home or in the classroom.
Christmas Wreath
If you’re looking for a Christmas craft you can use all season long or even pull out at the very last minute, this DIY Printable Christmas Wreath is such a good one to keep on hand. It’s especially great for kids who love to sit and color, and it works really well as a classroom or school craft too! Kids get plenty of time to slow down, focus, and work on those fine motor skills while coloring, cutting, and gluing — all without a complicated setup or a million supplies.
One of my favorite things about this wreath is how customizable it is. Kids can stick with classic red and green Christmas colors, or mix things up with pinks, blues, and purples for a fun candy-themed wreath (which is always a fun winter twist!). Every wreath turns out a little different, which makes this craft fun for kids and teachers alike.
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Materials Needed To Make A Printable Christmas Wreath
- Free Printable Christmas Wreath Template
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Paper plate
- Scissors
- Glue stick, liquid glue or double sided tape
How To Make a Printable Christmas Wreath
Step 1: Preparing the Paper Plate
- Cut the center out of a paper plate to create a wreath base.
Step 2: Color the Printable Pieces
- Let kids color all of the wreath decorations (or as many as they want to put on their paper plate wreath) from the printable.
- Cut all the pieces out.
Step 3: Glue the Wreath Together
- Glue the decorations around the paper plate ring, overlapping pieces as needed to fill in the wreath.
Step 4: Add a Hanging Bow
- Glue or tape a piece of ribbon or string behind your paper plate for hanging!
Crafty Tips
- Encourage kids to lay their pieces out before gluing so they can plan their design
- Younger kids may enjoy gluing while an adult helps with cutting
- Add extra texture with glitter glue, sequins, or pom-poms if you have them
- Punch a hole at the top and add yarn or ribbon for easy hanging
