DLTK's Crafts for Kids
American Tree Craft
There are a variety of versions to the craft to add
complexity for older children.
The craft is simple enough for young kids to contribute but still fun for even mom to
make. I like doing the tissue paper version but it's tough for
preschoolers to make -- the templates are more appropriate for them.
There are a number of variations on this craft depending on which
templates you print:
- Template Version (younger children): print the trunk template
and the maple leaves template and paste the leaves on the tree. If you want a very well covered tree, print two copies of the
stars template. Draw a picture to fill in the bottom of the
template like Kaitlyn did!
- Tissue Paper Version (older children): cut 1.5 inch squares
of tissue paper, wrap around the eraser end of a pencil and glue to the
trunk template. Tasha made the tissue paper version with a homemade
trunk (see below) and added some green construction paper afterwards to make
it look like grass.
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Rather than using the Trunk template, you can decorate a
"homemade" trunk. To make the trunk, trace your child's
arm from the elbow up, including the fingers, cut it out. We
pasted our homemade trunk on a piece of white construction paper
but you could also use regular white paper. |
Materials:
- printer,
- paper,
- scissors,
- glue,
- something to
colour with.
- You will also need finger paint if you choose the first option.
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Template Version
Tissue Paper Version
with "homemade" trunk.
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