🎄 Construction Paper Christmas Wreath Craft Decoration for Kids

This construction paper wreath may be quick and easy-to-make, but WOW is it beautiful! Children of all ages from preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd graders, and up will love making these construction paper crafts christmas as decorations for the home or the classroom. So grab some pretty paper and start making this pretty construction paper christmas crafts to celebrate the holidays in December.

construction paper wreath

Looking for a fun and festive activity to brighten up your holiday season? This construction paper wreath may be quick and easy to make, but WOW is it beautiful! It’s the perfect Christmas craft for children of all ages, from preschoolers to 3rd graders.

Crafting isn’t just about creating decorations; it’s an opportunity for kids to explore their creativity, develop fine motor skills, and enjoy quality time with family and friends. The vibrant colors of construction paper can transform any room into a winter wonderland, making it an ideal project for decorating the home or classroom.

You’ll only need a few supplies: some colorful construction paper, scissors, glue, and a little imagination. As children cut and layer their paper, they’ll not only make a beautiful wreath but also learn about shapes, patterns, and color combinations. What a fantastic way to integrate fun learning with holiday spirit!

Plus, this engaging activity fosters a sense of accomplishment. Once completed, kids will be proud to display their handiwork, bringing joy to whoever sees it. And trust us, there’s nothing like the glow of a handmade decoration gracing your door or classroom wall.

We have lots more christmas crafts and christmas ornaments for kids to choose from! Plus don’t miss snowman handprint ornament, beautiful melted crayon ornaments, diy personalized dough christmas ornaments, and easy crayon ornament craft.

construction paper - red and two shades of green (or your choice of colors) scissors glue pom poms

construction paper crafts christmas

All you need to make your own homemade Christmas wreath are a few simple materials:

construction paper – red, white, yellow, orange, and two shades of green (or your choice of colors)
scissors
paper plate
glue
pom poms

construction paper wreath craft

Start by carefully cutting the center out of your simple paper plate. You want to leave a good 2-3″.

Construction Paper Christmas Decorations

christmas wreath with construction paper

Now, holding the paper horizontally, cut strips of two different shades of green construction paper.

how to make a paper christmas wreath step by step

Now take a green strip and wrap it around the paper plate, making sure the ends touch. Use glue to affix the edges that come out past the paper plate.

paper christmas wreaths

Continue adding strips of green constrution paper so the shades alternate every other until you have completed a circle. You should have a lovely, undecorated paper wreath craft.

construction paper christmas crafts

Now let’s make the white candle. Glue two strips of white paper together then weave accordian style by putting on strip accross the other and creasing, then print the other strip over and crease, back and forth until you use up all the paper.

paper plate christmas wreath

You should have a cute white candle.

construction paper christmas decorations

Finally, it is time to decorate your wreath however you like. WeAdded a construction paper bow, but you could easily use ribbon or a pre-done bow for convenience. Then we attached ou accordian candle along with the yellow and orange flame made out of construction paper. Finally we glued on red and white pom poms.