Christmas Ornaments

[MsLaura529]

OK, so I decided I'm going to put a little tree in the daycare room, just a little 3 footer. I would like to have the kids make the ornaments to decorate it, easy things ... like once a week until Christmas.

I'm already thinking beads on pipe cleaners, since they love doing those.

Any other ideas for 2 year olds to make up a pretty easy ornament for our daycare tree? It doesn't have to be a "keepsake" kind, since we will be making those kind for the parents for Christmas.

Thanks for any help!

[childcaremom]

We've done the beads on pipe cleaners (candy canes); using candy canes plus pom poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes to make reindeer, salt dough decorations (I am going to try this with my 2s, too); christmas trees with big pinecones and pom poms.

[kindertouch]

This is a good idea. How about ribbons? Would love to do this one of these days, the kids will definitely love this idea.

[Laurel]

I just found this on pinterest.

http://happyhooligans.ca/icicle-ornaments/

You could buy the plaster ornaments in the craft section of Walmart, maybe even dollar store and have them paint them. Also the thin wood ones.

I just saw an idea but can't get the link as ad keeps popping up. You cut a house shape out of a cardboard box to be a gingerbread house and glue little candies on it or you could do a gingerbread boy/girl.

Although it isn't a craft they love to hang candy canes on the tree.

Laurel

[Josiegirl]

How about the cinnamon applesauce ornaments? They smell sooo good! Reindeer out of 3 popsicle sticks, tiny pompoms and chenille stems.

[Josiegirl]

Another ornament we've done in the past is glue their picture in the middle of a frozen juice can lid, trim with bric brac, or something.

[jessrlee]

http://thelifeoflulubelle.com/2011/12/01/salt-dough-vs-cornstarch-clay/

Have you seen these?

[jessrlee]

http://thejunkwave.com/2011/07/18/how-to-make-your-own-air-dried-porcelain-with-common-household-ingredients/

Or these?

[Unregistered]

I have them free paint with colors that blend well together. Cut painting out into ornament shapes & put between contact paper. Hole punch at top & add ribbon.

[Meyou]

Egg cup bells - paint (or decorate) egg carton cups and add a ribbon to hang.
popsicle stick stars/snowflakes - glue or double sided tape popsicle sticks together

[MsLaura529]

Thank you ladies!! These are awesome ideas.