Christmas Wreaths Your Child Can Make
During the Advent period, displaying a wreath symbolizes the continuation of life. The circular shape has no beginning or end, thus representing God’s eternity and the soul’s immortality. Because the wreath is a longstanding Catholic tradition, why not skip the shopping and make your own? Add a personal touch to your holiday decorations with these easy and festive crafts your child will love from St. Teresa Catholic School, a Titusville Catholic school.Swirled Paint OrnamentYou may already have the basic materials for this craft right in your house. Swirled paint ornaments give your child the opportunity to tap into her imagination and get a little messy with paint.What You Need:
- Scissors
- Paper plates
- Paint dabbers
- Glue
- Items like ribbon, buttons, sequins, tissue paper, and more
Start by tracing a large circle on the plate, leaving about three inches from the edge. Then, cut the inside part out so you have a hole like a wreath. And there you go — let your child craft to her heart’s desire!
Paper Bag WreathDo you have a paper bag left behind from a shopping trip? Let your child use it for arts and crafts! The wreath itself will be made out of the paper bag,. Then add festive elements, such as tinsel, garland, and artificial cherries. Now you have an eco-friendly wreath!Candy Cane Wreath OrnamentIf your child loves candy canes, this project is perfect for her! Made with tissue paper and cereal boxes, you’ll just need a few basic items for this simple craft. Fun for her, inexpensive for you! If you have leftover tissue paper from birthdays or holidays, now is the time to put it to use. Tissue paper is a very versatile material for crafts. Easy to work with, you can crumple it up, paper mache it, or fluff it up. When you’re done, you can hang it right on your tree like an ornament!What You Need:
- Red and white tissue paper
- Cardboard, like cereal boxes
- Glue
- Hanging thread
You’ll start by cutting a wreath out of your cardboard. If the cardboard is brown, give it a coat of red or white paint. If it’s already white, you can just skip that step. Cut a few 3x3 squares of the tissue paper. Your child will crumple up the tissue paper and then glue it to the wreath. Talk to her about colors and patterns — this is a great learning opportunity! 
With over 57 years of academic excellence, St. Teresa Catholic School, a Titusville Catholic school, provides a quality education that challenges and empowers students to develop to their full potential. Students foster qualities that are essential for lifelong learning and are equipped for future success. To learn more about why St. Teresa is the perfect fit for you and your student, contact us today.