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Christmas Ornaments for Preschool Kids

By Karen Cox | Affiliate Disclosure | Filed Under: Christmas Theme

Every year, my class makes these wooden star ornaments. I like these because being made of wood, they are more durable than construction paper ornaments, and will hopefully last through the years. The gold paint makes them look a little more “stylish” and hopefully something that a family will enjoy hanging on their tree.

Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make

I purchase the wooden stars in packs of 4 at Hobby Lobby for around $1.50 per pack. I use a small drill bit to drill a hole into the top of each star. The children use metallic gold (or silver) acrylic paint from the craft store and paint the whole star.

Star Christmas Ornament for Kids to Make

Be sure to wash or soak your paint brushes in a small tub of water immediately when the kids are done (do not let the paint dry in the brush).

Painting the wooden star ornament

When the paint is dry, I write the child’s name on the back with the year using a red or green Sharpie. The children decorate the star with red, green, silver, and gold glitter glue. (We dab the glitter glue on with a Q-tip.) I thread invisible fishing cord through the drilled hole, and tie a piece of ribbon at the top of the star.

Star Ornament for Pre-K Kids

These do cost more than construction paper ornaments, but the total cost of each ornament is minimal. They are nicer and more durable than construction paper.

The children wrap their ornaments in tissue paper themselves and we put them in a decorated paper bag for the children to give to their parents.

Check the links below for more simple ornament ideas for Preschool kids. Our class made these “Cute as a Button” tree ornaments this year. The buttons are from the dollar section of Michaels. I used plain wide craft sticks that were donated by a doctor’s office and stained them green and red using liquid watercolor paint. (Liquid watercolor is awesome and has so many uses! Every classroom needs some.)

Button Tree Ornament

I’m sure as the week goes on, we’ll make something else from this list. Be sure to check my Pinterest December board for more Christmas ideas for kids.

Cute as a Button Tree Ornament {from Stockpiling Moms}

Simple Snowflake Ornament {from Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds}

Mess-Free Glitter Ornaments {from No Time for Flash Cards}

Super Simple Wreath Ornament {from Red Ted Art}

Icicle Ornaments {from Happy Hooligans}

Candy Cane Bead Ornament {from A Girl and a Glue Gun}

Simple Button Wreath {from Happy Hooligans}

Tell us about the ornaments you make with your class in the comments below!

Be sure to check out my Christmas page for more ideas!

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  1. Line says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:24 am

    love all that you do. thank you for sharing.
    this is what I did this year: with my 2 year old: bell from a clear plastic cup with self-adhesive jewels.
    with my 3 yr old: a wreath from a CD
    with my 4 yr. old: a dove ornament from a paper plate.
    and I took a picture of each child while making the craft and turned it into a holiday card for their family. the children said what they made was beautiful, and my co-workers complimented my ideas.

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    • PANNA DEY says

      December 17, 2014 at 4:10 am

      It is educationally creative.
      Thanks

      Reply
  2. Susan says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Your website is amazing. There are so many out there but yours is the very best.

    Reply
  3. Heather Rhyne says

    December 22, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Happy Christmas Karen
    I thank you for all your innovating ideas
    All the best
    Heather

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  4. Julie Anne says

    December 23, 2014 at 11:07 am

    These would make precious keepsakes. I love bringing out the ornaments that my kids made each year. There are so many memories!
    Julie Green Apple Lessons

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  5. ruwayda says

    January 7, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Thankyou for all you wonderful ideas! May you have a blessed new year.

    Reply
  6. zulkufli says

    January 7, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I learnt many things from you. Thanks, you are the best. keep on creating for the preschool child.

    Reply
  7. shirley ntomane says

    November 5, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Thank you for all what you do. Really love your themes . Thank you for your hard work.

    Reply

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