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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Paper Christmas Tree Craft

This paper Christmas Tree is a very easy and inexpensive craft activity for kids to make. It is made with 4 heart shapes.





Materials
  • construction paper (green, brown, red, yellow, etc.) or white paper and crayons
  • heart shapes (3 different sizes) for tracing
  • pencil
  • scissors
  • glue
  • paper punch (optional)



Directions
  • Trace and cut 3 green heart shapes (small, medium, large).
  • Trace and cut 1 brown heart shape (small).



  • Turn the hearts upside down. Place the small brown heart on the bottom. That will be the tree truck.
  • Place all 3 green hearts above the brown heart. Have the smallest green heart on top. Overlap the hearts.
  • Glue the 4 hearts together.


  • Finally decorate your tree. Have fun!



There are lots of great books for kids to read about Christmas and Christmas trees to go along with this craft activity.
Below is a sampling from Amazon.


Also, here is a link to some adorable, FREE Language Arts Activities (Adjectives and Writing Activities) from Collaboration Cuties to go along with this craft:

 ~ http://collaborationcuties.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-tree-and-writing-freebies.html?showComment=1355452158749#c6311083144129265184


Enjoy the holidays!








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19 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I love it! Thanks so much for sharing how to do this. Just pinned it so we can do it during December. :)

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  2. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Aww! How cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. RedTedArtNovember 16, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Oh my! That is ADORABLE! I love it. A heart Christmas Tree :-)

    Thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!

    Maggy

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  4. yeewittlethingsNovember 16, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    This is so cute, my son would love this! Thanks for the idea :)

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  5. LearningIdeasGradesk-8November 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Christina, I followed you at a whole bunch of places and sent you an email. Thank you for visiting.
    Marcia :)

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  6. Assignment helpNovember 18, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Its so cute thanks for sharing...:)

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  7. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    This is pretty cute! I bet they would make nice Christmas tree ornaments made out of foam!

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  8. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com)November 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Cute! And I love how the tree sections are hearts! Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Have a GREAT Thanksgiving & see you next week, Beth =-)

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  9. LearningIdeasGradesk-8November 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Thank you all for visiting and commenting and I love that idea of making the trees with foam. They would look so cute as Christmas ornaments!
    Marcia :)

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  10. Lori @ La-La's Home DaycareNovember 19, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I have all of this on hand, what a creative idea!

    Thanks for sharing,
    Lori

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  11. Jessica KNovember 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Very cute I think we will be making this in a few weeks- Thanks for sharing- Jessica www.whatsfuntoday.blogspot.com

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  12. Rose @ Walnut AcreNovember 20, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Such a simple and fun way to maek a Christmas tree. I love it.

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  13. LearningIdeasGradesk-8November 20, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks you all for your comments! Happy Holidays.
    Marcia :)

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  14. MiaBNovember 25, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    How cute and easy does that look :) Good job. Stopping by from TGIF.

    ~MiaB
    www.mamamiasheart2heart.com

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  15. LearningIdeasGradesk-8November 25, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Thanks Mia! Visited you too.
    Marcia :)

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  16. Deb ChitwoodNovember 29, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Very cute activity, Marcia! I love that your crafts often have an educational element as well as being fun crafts. I featured your Christmas crafts and Christmas tree photo at http://livingmontessorinow.com/2011/11/29/december-2011-family-activities/

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  17. KatieNovember 30, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    LOVE IT! WHat a creative way to make a Christmas tree. I'd love if you would come by and share this (or any other fun activities) at my first Thrifty Thursday Linky Party this week! Come check it out!

    http://www.playingwithwords365.com/2011/11/its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-and-a-little-about-my-new-linky-party/

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  18. KatieDecember 2, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Woo hoo! Thanks so much for linking up at my first Thrifty Thursday! You have such fun stuff on your blog. Hope to see you next week!

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  19. LearningIdeasGradesk-8December 2, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Thanks Katie, I posted on your site today.
    Marcia :)

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