Poke-A-Tree Game Idea

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Are you looking for a fun game to play during your holiday party? Check out this awesome Poke-a-Tree Game Idea. This game is a fun activity for kids to enjoy at school, home, daycare and more. Simply follow the directions below to create this simple holiday game. Be sure to also check-out the video to make this Poke-a-Tree Game Idea. Download the Free Poke-A-Tree Printables here!

Project Time
60 to 70 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Fold a stack of tissue paper into fourths and staple the outer edges to hold the paper in place.

Poke-A-Tree Game Idea step 1
Step
2

Use a 5-6″ round object and a pencil to trace a circle onto the tissue paper stack.

Poke-A-Tree Game Idea step 2
Step
3

Cut out the circle from the stack of tissue paper.

Poke-A-Tree Game Idea step 3
Step
4

Place a holiday toycandy or other goodies inside the paper cups.

Poke-A-Tree Game Idea step 4
Step
5

Place a matching tissue paper circle on top of the opening of a paper cup. Use a rubber band to hold the tissue paper circle in place.

Poke-A-Tree Game Idea step 5
Step
6

Hot glue the cups to the foam core sheet in a Christmas tree shape and adhere the free printable sign to the top of the foam core. Cut a tree trunk shape from kraft paper and glue it directly under the last row of cups. Download the Free Poke-A-Tree Printables here!

Poke-A-Tree Game Idea step 6
Step
7

To play the game, poke your finger through the tissue paper to retrieve a prize. Have fun! Be sure to also check-out the video to make this Poke-a-Tree Game Idea. 

Poke-A-Tree Game Idea step 7

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