Crafting during the holidays is a fantastic way to keep kids engaged, and this Textured Christmas Wreath is as festive as it gets! When I introduced this craft to my kids, they loved the sensory element of the textured rice and the bright pops of color from the pom poms. Watching their wreaths come together was so satisfying, and it was a great opportunity to talk about holiday traditions and decorations.
This craft combines sensory fun and creativity, making it a hit with kids and adults alike. The textured green rice creates a realistic, eye-catching wreath base, while the pom poms and ribbon add a festive flair. It’s a great way to work on fine motor skills, creativity, and holiday spirit all at once.
Why You’ll Love This Christmas Craft
You’ll love this craft because it’s simple to set up, budget-friendly, and packed with sensory fun. It’s perfect for kids of all ages, combining creativity with hands-on exploration. Plus, the finished wreath is something you’ll be proud to display or even give as a handmade holiday gift.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Green dyed rice (see instructions below)
- Red pom poms
- Paper plate
- Scissors
- Glue
- Red ribbon
How to Dye Rice Green
- Place uncooked rice in a large zip-top bag.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and a teaspoon of vinegar or rubbing alcohol to the bag.
- Seal the bag and shake it until the rice is evenly coated with color.
- Spread the dyed rice out on a sheet of parchment paper to dry completely before use.
How to Set Up the Textured Christmas Wreath Craft
1. Prepare the Wreath Base
Cut the center out of a paper plate to create a ring shape. This will be the base for your wreath.
2. Apply Glue
Spread a generous layer of glue all over the paper plate ring. Make sure the entire surface is covered so the rice will stick well.
3. Add the Green Rice
Sprinkle the dyed green rice over the glued surface, pressing gently to ensure it sticks. Shake off any excess rice once the glue has dried slightly.
4. Decorate with Pom Poms
Glue red pom poms onto the wreath to mimic holly berries. Let your child decide where to place them for a unique and creative design.
5. Attach the Ribbon
Cut a length of red ribbon and tie it into a bow. Glue the bow to the bottom or top of the wreath for a festive finishing touch.
6. Let It Dry
Allow the wreath to dry completely before hanging or displaying.
This Textured Christmas Wreath is a fun, hands-on way to get kids into the holiday spirit. The sensory aspect of handling the rice and pom poms makes it extra engaging, while the finished wreath is a beautiful keepsake or decoration. It’s a simple, festive craft that’s perfect for the holiday season!
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
Click here for more information: Play2Learn
Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
