Once upon a time, inside a box full of decorations, there lived a little red Christmas bauble. Every year, it waited excitedly for the moment it would be hung on the tree to shine next to the twinkling lights.

But this year, it felt a bit lonely. “Will anyone choose me?” it wondered.
And then… a small hand opened the box! A little child saw the bauble and smiled.

“You will go in the prettiest spot!” the child said.
And so, the little bauble was hung high on the tree, right next to the star.

When the lights turned on, the bauble sparkled so brightly that its tiny heart filled with joy.
And every night, it whispered:

“Isn’t it wonderful to bring a little magic to the Christmas tree?”

Materials

• Printed template or alternatively colorful papers
• Scissors
• Glue
• White paper plate
• Paintbrush or sponge
• Tempera paint in green, red, yellow, or any color your little one prefers

Instructions

Help your little one paint the white plate in the color they choose and let it dry.
Then print the template and encourage your child to cut the strips into small squares (or use any other colored paper you have).
Show them how to glue the colorful pieces in the center of the plate by applying the glue first.
Finally, cut out and attach together the top piece of the bauble—the part it hangs from.
Your craft is ready!

Happy Holidays! 🎄