Christmas Tree Painting for Preschoolers

Set up this festive Christmas Tree Painting perfect for preschoolers using a simple toilet paper roll for an eco-friendly holiday craft.

In this joyful crafting endeavor, we’ll explore a fun and sustainable approach to holiday art, using humble cardboard rolls to create festive masterpieces.

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This activity is not only a delightful way to embrace the spirit of the season but also an opportunity to repurpose materials for an eco-conscious celebration, develop fine motor skills and express their unique creativity.

Fun Preschool Christmas Tree Craft Ideas

Engaging preschoolers in festive crafting is a joyous way to usher in the holiday season.

Consider the timeless Paper Plate Christmas Tree, where little ones can paint a paper plate green and adorn it with colorful pom-poms, creating a whimsical tree of their own.

Handprint Christmas Trees add a personal touch; with a handprint as the tree’s base and fingers as branches, children get to see their own hands transform into holiday art.

For a tactile experience, a Pom-Pom Christmas Tree allows preschoolers to glue soft pom-poms onto green paper, providing a sensory exploration of textures.

Meanwhile, a Cotton Ball Christmas Tree introduces a snowy element as children glue cotton balls onto green construction paper to craft a fluffy, winter-ready tree.

The options continue with a Felt Christmas Tree, where cutting and decorating felt shapes foster creativity.

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From Button Christmas Trees to Pipe Cleaner and Bead Trees, each craft introduces a unique element, encouraging fine motor skills and imaginative play.

And for more sensory fun, try these Christmas Fine Motor Activities.

With these delightful and varied Christmas tree crafts, preschoolers can revel in the festive spirit while expressing their creativity.

Preschool Christmas Tree Painting Supplies

• Toilet paper roll
• Small bowl
• Green craft paint
• White card stock paper
• Brown construction paper
• Glue 
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Shiny confetti dots
• White or yellow sparkly pom pom

How to Paint Christmas Trees Using a Toilet Paper Roll

Begin by cutting a small Christmas tree trunk from brown construction paper. Affix the trunk onto the lower section of the white cardstock paper. Take a small quantity of green craft paint and pour it into a bowl. Dip the base of the toilet paper roll into the green paint.

Imprint the painted toilet paper roll onto the white cardstock paper, forming a tree shape. (Helpful hint: Start from the bottom and progress upward, creating a tiered effect with 5 circles at the base, followed by 4, then 3, 2, and finally 1 as you move upwards.)

Apply glue dots around the tree, positioning a confetti dot on each glue dot to simulate ornaments.

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Attach a white or yellow pom-pom to the pinnacle of the tree. Allow it to dry before proudly displaying your child’s festive creation!

More Christmas Tree Crafts for Preschoolers

The holiday season is a magical time, and what better way to celebrate than by crafting adorable Christmas trees with the little ones.

Explore a variety of crafty ideas designed specifically for preschoolers, making the joy of the season accessible to tiny hands and big imaginations.

• Pipecleaner Christmas Tree Ornaments
• Paper Plate Christmas Tree
• Christmas Tree Thumbprint Art
• Christmas Tree Pasta and Macaroni Craft
• Melting Christmas Tree Activity

From simple and sensory-friendly crafts to those that encourage fine motor skill development, these projects are tailored to engage young children in the spirit of Christmas.

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Printable Christmas Fun!

Keep the fun going! Unwrap a delightful assortment of printable treasures that will add warmth, joy and learning to your Christmas celebrations.

• Minute To Win It Games
• Dear Santa Letter Coloring Page
• Christmas I Spy Games
• Santa Says Interactive Game
• Elf Coloring Pages for Kids
• Candy Cane Coding
• Christmas Charades
• December Mystery Puzzles
• Christmas Yoga
• No-Prep December Sensory Activities
• Elf on the Shelf Bingo
• Christmas Tic Tac Toe Game
• Christmas Tree Color by Coding
• Holiday Hats

So, dust off your printer and let the Christmas fun begin with our selection of delightful printables!

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