‘Tis the season for Christmas crafts, and what better way to celebrate than with a simple Christmas tree craft that’s perfect for kids of all ages, including preschoolers! This easy and engaging activity is not only a festive way to spend time together, but it also helps develop fine motor skills.
As the holiday season twinkles into our classrooms and homes, it’s the perfect time to combine festive fun with educational growth through an easy Christmas tree craft.
This Fine Motor Christmas Activity is not just a craft—it’s a clever exercise in hand strengthening and coordination.
With each colorful peg placed on their personal Christmas trees, along with the small decorations added to each tree, children are not only cultivating their creativity but also honing the fine motor skills essential for academic success.
The Peg Christmas Tree craft is an enchanting way to bring together the joy of the season with practical learning, making it a cherished activity for any classroom or family crafting session.
How to Make Your Fine Motor Christmas Tree Craft
Go on a festive crafting adventure with your little ones as you create a Fine Motor Christmas Tree. This delightful activity is not only a joy to make but also a treasure trove of developmental benefits, providing a playful way to enhance your child’s fine motor skills while indulging in the holiday spirit.
Supplies
This is a pretty versatile craft. You can mix up the items used to decorate the trees – depending what you have on hand.
You will need
- Green construction paper or cardstock (or use white, and color it green)
- Plastic clothes pegs (1 per tree – you can also use wooden clothes pins if preferred)
- Scissors (child-safe, if the kids are participating in cutting)
- Glue
- Decorative items (buttons, stickers, sequins, glitter, etc.) listed below
- Optional – Christmas tree template (download PDF below)
To decorate each tree you can use any of these items, or something similar
- Buttons
- Small circles of paper (use a hole punch)
- Dot stickers
- Sequins
- Gem stickers
- Small fabric scraps
- Pom poms
Step by Step
Once you have gathered your supplies, here’s how to make this simple craft with kids. It’s very easy!
Gather Your Supplies as mentioned above
Prepare the Paper:
Print out the triangle template on green paper, or use it to trace the shape onto the paper and cut out your tree. You can also draw free hand if preferred.
Decorate Your Tree:
Lay out your decorations and let your child’s creativity run wild. They can glue buttons for baubles, add sequins for sparkle, or use stickers for a no-mess option.
Attach the Trunk:
Clip a clothespin at the bottom of the triangle to serve as the tree’s trunk.
As children pinch and release the clothespins, they engage the small muscles in their fingers and hands, crucial for developing grip strength and dexterity.
This simple action is a cornerstone for future skills like writing, using scissors, and other daily tasks that require precise hand movements and coordination.
Display Your Tree:
Stand up the tree using the clothes peg to display
Download Simple Triangle Christmas Tree Template PDF
Begin your crafting journey with ease by downloading our Simple Triangle Christmas Tree Template. This handy PDF is your first step to a merry and bright crafting session, ensuring that your trees are perfectly shaped every time, ready for decoration and display.
Click below for your free simple Christmas tree outline template, with three different versions of simple triangle trees to use.
Adjust the size when printing, according to what you need. You can print this template 4x on one page for this craft.
Terms of use: Free for personal use and free for classroom use.
More Christmas Crafts and Activities for Preschoolers
Keep the holiday cheer spreading with an array of Christmas crafts designed specifically for preschoolers.
From sparkly snowflakes to jolly Santa hats, these activities are crafted to capture the wonder of the season while fostering developmental skills in a fun, engaging way for your little elves.
- Paper Strip Christmas Tree Card
- Invitation to decorate Peppermint Play Dough Christmas Trees
- Free Printable Christmas Playdough Mats
- Negative Space Christmas Tree Finger Painting Craft (Free Printable Template)
- Free Printable Q Tip Painting Templates For Christmas
- Easy Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft
- Easy Glitter Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft for Kids
- Santa Stuck in the Chimney Christmas Toilet Roll Craft
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
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