Looking for a fun and festive holiday craft that kids can make with just paper and crayons? These paper fan folding Christmas decorations are perfect for classrooms, playgroups, or cozy afternoons at home. With simple folds and cheerful designs like snowmen, reindeer, and Christmas trees, kids will love creating their own hanging ornaments to brighten up the season!
What You Need:
- 3 sheets of colored A4 paper (red, green, yellow, etc.)
- Crayons or markers for decorating
- Scissors (child-safe)
- Glue stick
- Umbrella image sheet (for pasting shapes)
- Pre-cut Christmas shapes (bells, trees, snowmen, etc.)
- String or ribbon for hanging
How to Make It:
- Fold the colored paper into a fan shape:
- Fold each A4 sheet back and forth like an accordion.
- Press the folds firmly to keep the shape.
- Decorate the fan edges with crayons:
- Add festive borders, stars, or snowflakes.
- Let kids get creative with colors!
- Glue the ends together to form a circle:
- Each fan becomes a round ornament base.
- Choose a Christmas shape to paste in the center:
- Use pre-cut shapes or draw your own.
- Glue it right in the middle of the fan.
- Add a loop of string to the top:
- Tape or glue it to the back for easy hanging.
- Optional: Use the umbrella sheet:
- Let kids paste leftover shapes onto the umbrella image for a bonus collage!
Templates:
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