Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Craft for Kids

A paper plate wreath is a quick Christmas craft that uses things you already have at home. Cut out the middle of a plate, cover the ring with green leaves, and add red “berries.”

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cut out the flat center of the plate, leaving a ring about 2 inches wide. An adult should start the first cut.
2. Fold the green paper in half and cut 20 to 30 leaf shapes about 2 inches long. Skip this step if you are painting.
3. If painting, color the ring green and let it dry for 15 minutes until it is no longer shiny.
4. Dab glue on the back of each leaf and press the leaves onto the ring, overlapping them so no white shows.
5. Glue a second layer of leaves pointing the other way for a fuller look.
6. Glue red pom-poms or paper dots in small groups of three.
7. Tie a ribbon bow and glue it at the bottom. Let it dry flat for 20 minutes.
8. Punch a hole at the top, thread yarn through and tie a loop for hanging.

Tips for Little Hands

• Squeeze glue into a shallow dish and let toddlers dab with a cotton swab for more control.
• Pom-poms and buttons are choking hazards for children under 3. Use paper dots or stickers instead.
• Tear leaves instead of cutting them if scissors are tricky. The ragged edges look like real pine.
• Put a wipeable tablecloth or newspaper under the project.

Make It Your Own

• Use brown and gold paint for a woodland wreath.
• Glue a small photo of the child in the center of the ring.
• Swap the leaves for handprints cut from green paper, one for each family member.