Nature Ornaments

By Monica Painter

Make inexpensive and personal Christmas ornaments with your preschoolers. These ornaments are quick and simple. They also add a childlike touch to the Christmas tree. Preschoolers love adding their special touch to Christmas decorations!

What You Will Need

Collected items from outside, small enough to be made into ornaments
String for hanging the ornament
Ribbon for decorating of the ornament
Glue (optional)

How to Make It

Take your preschooler outside and collect his or her favorite objects from nature

Items may include pretty rocks, interesting pine cones, unique sticks, or small branches

Tie a ribbon around the item, put a dot of glue on the ribbon to ensure sticking (if needed)

Hang the item on the Christmas tree, preferably where your preschooler can view the ornament when he or she looks at the tree!

Make it More Challenging

Help your preschooler write or paint the year on the ornament! Nature ornaments make simple gifts (often favored by Grandparents)
Another idea that can make this activity challenging is doing a simple introduction to adjectives while collecting the items for ornaments. Ask your preschooler how the items feel, look, and smell while he or she is collecting the items. 

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