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Simple Christmas Santa Beard craft

November 7, 2015 by Kate 13 Comments

Here is a simple Christmas Santa beard craft that your kids, especially young preschoolers, will love to make. Using only a few basic materials, your children will love engaging in imaginary play and you’ll do doubt hear them call, “Ho, ho, ho”. 

How to make a simple Christmas craft using paper plate as a Santa beard

Before you roll your eyes for me already getting into the swing of Christmas crafts and activities, I’ll point out that we are already into November. November! How did that even happen? The end of year is approaching and, I don’t know about you, but my calendar is filling up quickly.
 
Cutting paper plate for santa craft
So with Christmas only a few weeks away, children are really starting to get excited. This simple Christmas Santa craft is perfect for young children to do as it’s easy to set up at home or in a preschool classroom environment. 

Recommended age: 2.5 years+
(Active supervision is required at all times) 

To make a simple Santa beard have your child fold a basic paper plate in half. Talk about what it means when something is halved as this is a great start for children understanding basic fractions. Cut the paper plate in half. This is a wonderful visual representation of a whole being made up of two equal halves. An adult will need to cut the space for the mouth, as shown above. 
Cotton ball santa beard craft

Children love the soft texture of cotton balls and so this becomes a wonderfully sensory rich activity for them as they stick them to the paper plate using a glue stick. The cotton balls also make Santa’s bead look lovely and soft when completed. Paper plate Christmas Santa mask of a beard kids can make

It seems very simple but when children are doing this type of activity they are making a conscious decision on where to place each cotton ball and paying special attention to the surface area they have to cover.

Mask of Santa craft

It isn’t essential to the craft, however, you might like your child to secure a paddle pop stick (or lolly stick) to the back of the paper plate as a handle for them to hold using sticky tape. 

Santa beard craft mask

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Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Christmas, Giveaway, Pretend Play Tagged With: area, Christmas, competition, cotton balls, craft, fractions, giveaway, paper plate, preschool, toddler

Comments

  1. Michelle V says

    November 9, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    There are so many things I love about Christmas.
    I love playing the role of Santa for my three beautiful daughters (especially eating the cookies part, lol!) . I love donating to the World VIsion Smiles catalgoue, and teaching my daughters that Christmas isn’t just about receiving, but about giving too. I love the Christmas Carols that play in the background as we do Christmas crafts. I love decorating our Christmas tree. And I love that we all come together as a family and spend quality time together. It is my favourite time of year and I would be thrilled to win this magical experience. Thank you for the opportunity!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      November 9, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      What a beautiful answer Michelle. Quality family time is so precious, I agree. Thank you for your entry.

      Reply
  2. Louise Thomsen says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    What’s NOT to LOVE about Christmas!! We love visiting the local streets all decorated in lights, community carols, parties, spending time with our family and GIVING, so much giving! x

    Reply
    • Kate says

      November 9, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      Sounds like you’re part of a wonderful neighbourhood Louise. Thanks for the entry. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Janice says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    Now that Santa beard is seriously gorgeous! So cute! I can just imagine the fun the kids will have with this one.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      November 12, 2015 at 10:03 pm

      We did actually make a few of these beards Janice. They were just so much fun!

      Reply

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