Looking for a festive Christmas craft that’s super easy for kids to make and turns out absolutely adorable? This simple Christmas tree craft made with shapes is the perfect activity for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary-aged kids. It’s a fun way to build those fine motor skills while creating a keepsake-worthy holiday decoration.
Whether you’re crafting at home, in the classroom, or hosting a Christmas party, this paper Christmas tree will be a hit with little ones!
What You’ll Need
- Simple Christmas Tree Craft Template (Download below or grab it in our membership community)
- Colorful pom-poms, stickers, or use our circular “ornaments” included on the template
- Glue stick or white glue
- Scissors
- White piece of cardstock
How to Make a Simple Paper Strip Christmas Tree
- Download the template- Download the template to get started.
- Color- Color the shapes any color you would like.
- Cut- Cut out the trunk, tree parts, star, and ornaments.
- Arrange the Tree– On a plain sheet of paper, glue down the brown trunk at the bottom. Then, glue the biggest triangle above the trunk, then the medium triangle, followed by the smallest one on top.
- Add the Star– Glue a yellow star to the top of your tree.
- Decorate– Use the ornaments you colored on the template, small pom-poms, stickers, sequins, or even fingerprint paint dots to decorate your tree!
- Let It Dry– Set your masterpiece aside to dry completely before displaying.
Why We Love This Christmas Tree Craft
There’s something magical about watching little hands get creative during the holidays. This simple Christmas tree craft quickly became one of our favorites because it brings the whole family together. Whether it’s a cozy afternoon at the kitchen table or a classroom buzzing with excitement, we love seeing the joy kids feel as they decorate their own tree.
It’s mess-free, easy to prep, and gives us a chance to slow down and connect, plus the final results are always fridge-worthy!
- Great for fine motor skills: Cutting, gluing, and placing decorations all work those little fingers.
- Low mess and minimal supplies: Perfect for groups or classrooms.
- Creative freedom: Kids can decorate their trees however they’d like.
- Adaptable for different ages: Younger kids can use pre-cut pieces, while older kids can do everything independently.
Tips & Tricks
- Want to turn this into a card? Fold a piece of cardstock in half and glue the tree on the front. You may need to shrink your template while printing to fit on the card.
- Add a name and date to the bottom to make it a keepsake for parents or grandparents.
- Swap pom-poms for buttons, stickers, or even small foam shapes.
Share Your Trees!
Did your little ones make this Christmas tree craft? We’d love to see it! Tag us on Instagram @frostingandglue or use the hashtag #SimpleTreeCraft.
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Grab the Template
Ready to make this adorable Christmas tree craft with your kids? Click the link below to download your printable template and get started today! It’s easy, fun, and perfect for holiday crafting at home or in the classroom.
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