Activity Instruction Page
Burlap Christmas Tree Craft
- Activity Type: Hands-On Activity
- Theme: Christmas, Deck the Halls, Season: Winter
- Learning Center: Art Center
Looking for a fun and engaging holiday craft for your preschoolers? This Burlap Christmas Tree Craft is perfect for little hands! Easy to set up and decorate, it’s a wonderful way to get into the festive spirit with your little ones.
Materials & Direction
Materials List:
1. Burlap fabric or burlap sheets
2. Scissors
3. Glue
4. Assorted buttons, sequins, pom poms, and other decorations
5. Star-shaped sticker or cut-out
6. Marker or crayons
Preschool Learning Objectives:
1. Develop fine motor skills by cutting, gluing, and decorating the burlap tree.
2. Encourage creativity and self-expression through selecting and arranging decorations on the tree.
3. Promote holiday spirit and awareness through crafting a Christmas tree.
Preschool Teacher Instructions:
1. Begin by pre-cutting the burlap fabric or burlap sheets into Christmas tree shapes. You can also draw an outline on the burlap for children to cut along the lines.
2. Provide each child with a green construction paper trunk and instruct them to glue it at the bottom of the burlap tree shape.
3. Encourage children to decorate their burlap Christmas tree with assorted buttons, sequins, pom poms, and other decorations. They can also use markers or crayons to add details to the tree.
4. Once the decorations are in place, have the children glue a star-shaped sticker or cut-out at the top of the tree to complete the festive look.
5. Display the completed Burlap Christmas Tree Crafts around the classroom or send them home as holiday keepsakes.
Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– Provide various sizes of burlap tree shapes to accommodate different skill levels and abilities.
– Offer guidance and support to children who may need assistance with cutting or gluing.
– Encourage children to create patterns with their decorations for a more challenging activity.
– For children who finish quickly, challenge them to create more intricate designs or additional trees to expand their creativity.
Remember to create a positive and encouraging environment during the activity, emphasizing the process of creating the craft rather than focusing solely on the final product. Enjoy crafting these Burlap Christmas Trees with your preschoolers and have a festive and fun holiday season!
