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December 4, 2019 By Chelsey 22 Comments

Christmas Crafts for Kids: Paper Shape Christmas Tree

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This paper shape Christmas tree was one of my favorite Christmas crafts for kids back when I was in the classroom. All you’ll need to complete this easy Christmas craft is some paper and glue!

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Christmas Crafts for Kids: Paper Shape Christmas Tree Craft~ BuggyandBuddy.com

This paper shape Christmas tree craft was always fun to do with my students back when I taught Kindergarten and first grade. All the bold colored trees looked so festive hanging up in the classroom.  Not only did the Christmas trees look great on our walls, but the kids were able to practice shapes and spatial awareness while creating them. (Our sponge painted shape Christmas tree craft from last year is similar and one you’ll also want to try with the kids!)

Recently I made these shape Christmas trees with Lucy and Theo so we could add them to our own holiday decor here at home! (This post contains affiliate links.)

 

Christmas Crafts for Kids: Shape Paper Christmas Tree

Materials for Paper Shape Christmas Tree

  • 12 x 18 inch green and black construction paper
  • Construction paper in assorted colors
  • 2 inch hole punch or our free circle template
  • Scissors or paper cutter
  • Gluestick or liquid glue

materials for paper christmas craft for kids

Prepare the Paper Pieces for the Christmas Tree Craft

You will need 5 strips of green construction paper in these sizes:

  • 12 inches x 1 inch
  • 10 inches x 1 inch
  • 8 inches x 1 inch
  • 6 inches x 1 inch
  • 4 inches x 1 inch

 

You’ll also need:

  • 1.5 inch x 1.5 inch brown construction paper square
  • 2 inch circles (5 of one color, 4 of another color etc.) We used this 2 inch hole punch to cut them out. You could also use our free circle template to make your circles.

circle image

How to Make the Paper Shape Christmas Tree

1. The easiest way to create this tree is by starting at the bottom and going up. Glue your brown trunk at the bottom of your black construction paper.

 

glue the brown construction paper trunk onto your paper

2. Glue the longest green strip right above the trunk.

 

3. Glue 5 circles right above the green strip.

continue gluing circles and strips of paper

4. Continue until your reach the top!

Christmas Crafts for Kids: Paper Shape Christmas Tree Craft~BuggyandBuddy.com

 

This Christmas craft is a great way for kids to work on spatial awareness. It takes a lot of thinking and planning to get the shapes set up correctly. Here you can see my preschooler’s Christmas tree….

 

Christmas Tree Craft for Preschooler

 

… and my first grader’s finished tree.

 

Christmas Tree Craft for First Grade
 

Filed Under: Christmas, Elementary, Kindergarten Tagged With: Christmas, christmas tree, shapes

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Comments

  1. Mackenzie says

    November 9, 2014 at 8:31 am

    What a good idea! We’ll be trying this out for sure. I cut a bunch of shapes for another craft that we never ended up using, so this will be perfect for us! #LinkandLearn

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  2. Tiffiny says

    November 9, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    This is super cute! I know my daughter would have fun with this craft.

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  3. Laura at Mommy Maleta says

    November 15, 2014 at 6:09 am

    I love this tree & the bold shapes & colors! Thx for linking it up at the Thoughtful Spot!

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  4. Samantha @ Stir the Wonder says

    November 16, 2014 at 7:21 am

    Love this Christmas tree craft! I think my son would love making it!

    Reply
  5. Du fil et mon says

    December 8, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    Thank you very much for this beautiful idea ! I did this in my class with … flowers and not circle … Well sorry for my english ! Love from France πŸ™‚

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    • Chelsey says

      December 8, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      Oooh! They turned out beautiful!! Would you mind if I shared them on our Facebook page? They’re gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Du fil et mon says

        December 9, 2014 at 5:18 am

        YES, of course … It’s your “baby” ! πŸ™‚ Thank you !

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        • Chelsey says

          December 9, 2014 at 10:07 am

          Thank you! I’m going to share it today! I just love it!

          Reply
  6. Linda Smith says

    November 24, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    Most of my crafts that i narrowed down to do with my class are coming from your artistic self. I thank you for being so creative. I’ll send you any twists I do – just in case i run out of time and have to combine -lol Thank you again and Have a Merry Christmas.

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    • Chelsey says

      November 26, 2016 at 4:32 pm

      Merry Christmas to you too, Linda! And thank you! I would love to see any twists or ideas you or your students come up with! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Linda says

        December 13, 2016 at 7:02 am

        I use big circle stickers rather than having to cut them. The office supply store has so many choices of colors!

        Reply

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