{"id":491,"date":"2024-11-20T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2014\/12\/playdough-christmas-tree-crafts-for-kids.html"},"modified":"2024-12-05T15:15:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T20:15:07","slug":"playdough-christmas-tree-crafts-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/playdough-christmas-tree-crafts-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Playdough Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is the perfect time of the year for <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/christmas-tree-activities-for-kids\/\" title=\"\">Christmas Tree crafts<\/a> for kids. My kids especially enjoy this open ended play activity with play dough! It is a great way to activate their sense of sight, smell, and touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This craft is easy to set up and encourages children to use their creativity and imagination. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Christmas2BTree2Bplaydough.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Christmas2BTree2Bplaydough.jpg\" alt=\"A Super Cute Playdough Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids: Easy to set up - Fun to make!\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a name=\"more\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activity Playdough Christmas Tree Craft for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lesson Objectives: <\/strong>The children will create a triangle tree using the provided materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><u>Materials Needed<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play-dough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buttons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural materials: twigs, pine needles, rosemary, cinnamon sticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small containers to hold the objects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><u>Directions for Play-dough Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids<\/u><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set out green play-dough on a table or tray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather materials from your art center and natural environment. The children can help with this stage as well. Encourage them to think about materials that would best represent Christmas. &nbsp;Encourage them to look for objects with different colors, shapes, and textures. This is a good way to incorporate movement and outdoor play into the day as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange the materials in an inviting way. &nbsp;Sort like items into baskets, bowls, or cups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow the children to create and decorate triangle playdough trees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate how to destroy and sort the materials when the Christmas tree craft is complete<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><u>Christmas Tree Craft for Kids Activity Extensions<\/u><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide children with a digital camera. Encourage them to take a picture of their creation before destroying it and sorting the materials back into place. You may choose to gather their images into a college to print and hang in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><u>Teacher Notes&nbsp;<\/u><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This activity makes a great art center for preschool and daycare centers. Make sure the playdough is sealed after use to help it last longer. A printable art station directions mini-poster<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/7-Christmas-Games-for-Learning-Preschool-and-Kindergarten-1600586\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>is included in this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/7-Christmas-Games-for-Learning-Preschool-and-Kindergarten-1600586\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Tree Activity Pack<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Christmas2BTree2Binvitation.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Christmas2BTree2Binvitation.jpg\" alt=\"Open Ended Playdough Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids: Art Exploration \" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Make<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/evergreen-tree-sensory-craft\/\">a sensory tree<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/playdough-christmas-tree-crafts-for-kids\/\">play-dough creativity station<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/christmas-games-for-learning-alphabet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">alphabet names and sounds<\/a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/fun-math-games-with-christmas-trees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">numbers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/types-of-evergreen-trees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">evergreen trees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R<strong>ead<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/book-christmas-tree-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christmas books and search for tree pictures.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/7-Christmas-Games-for-Learning-Preschool-and-Kindergarten-1600586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Download all the printables for these activities here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>7 Christmas tree learning games and activities with easy to follow lessons and a printable worksheet for each. Great for parents, daycare providers, preschool and kindergarten teachers.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>For more Christmas Activities for Kids, explore these: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/fingerprint-ornament-ideas-for-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"Create these adorable Fingerprint ornament ideas for kids for keepsake holiday ornaments for loved ones on their Christmas Tree.\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/fingerprint-christmas-ornaments-ideas-for-kids.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint ornament ideas for kids for keepsake holiday ornaments\" class=\"wp-image-50513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/fingerprint-christmas-ornaments-ideas-for-kids.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/fingerprint-christmas-ornaments-ideas-for-kids-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/fingerprint-christmas-ornaments-ideas-for-kids-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/100-christmas-books-every-child-should\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"The ultimate list of must-read Christmas books for kids!  A collection of 100 Christmas books every child should read before age 10.  \" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/book-list-of-must-read-christmas-books-for-kids-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Children reading christmas books in santa hats with Dad.\" class=\"wp-image-50209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/book-list-of-must-read-christmas-books-for-kids-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/book-list-of-must-read-christmas-books-for-kids-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/book-list-of-must-read-christmas-books-for-kids-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/book-list-of-must-read-christmas-books-for-kids-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/book-list-of-must-read-christmas-books-for-kids-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/book-list-of-must-read-christmas-books-for-kids.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/christmas-tree-activities-for-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/christmas-tree-activities-for-kids-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Tree Activities for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-74291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/christmas-tree-activities-for-kids-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/christmas-tree-activities-for-kids-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/christmas-tree-activities-for-kids-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/christmas-tree-activities-for-kids-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/christmas-tree-activities-for-kids-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/christmas-tree-activities-for-kids.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is the perfect time of the year for Christmas Tree crafts for kids. 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