Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft

2 min read September 13, 2026 Ashley Canipe
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This festive Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft is great for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids too. After ripping strips of green construction paper (hello, fine motor skills!) and constructing your very own Christmas tree, it's time to decorate it! Add a glitter star to the top and your favorite colors of tinsel pom-poms for ornaments. Download the Christmas tree template, gather your supplies, and get in the holiday spirit with this easy Christmas Craft! Be sure to download the Free Christmas Tree Printable Template here!

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Download the Free Christmas Tree Printable Template here! Use scissors to cut it out.

Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft step 1
Step
2

Use a pencil to trace around the Christmas tree template onto a piece of white construction paper.

Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft step 2
Step
3

Use scissors to cut a tree trunk out of brown construction paper. Glue the trunk to the bottom of the Christmas tree outline.

Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft step 3
Step
4

Use scissors to cut a piece of green construction paper into 1" strips.

Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft step 4
Step
5

Invite your kids to tear the strips of green construction paper into smaller squares. Then, use a glue stick to adhere the green squares to form the tree branches.

Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft step 5 part 1
Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft step 5 part 2
Step
6

Pick out a glitter star and glue it to the top of the tree.

Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft step 6 part 1
Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft step 6 part 2
Step
7

Now that your tree is finished, it's time to add some decorations! With the help of an adult, use a hot glue gun to attach tinsel pom-poms in the colors of your choice to the tree.

Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft step 7 part 1
Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft step 7 part 2
Step
8

That's it! Hang up your finished Christmas tree or deliver it to a friend to spread a bit of Christmas cheer.

Torn Paper Christmas Tree Kids Craft step 8

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