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Simple Yarn-Wrapped Star Activity {Fine Motor Fun!}

December 1, 2015 by Sheryl Cooper

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Last Updated on December 4, 2019 by Sheryl Cooper

Inside: This yarn-wrapped star activity is a fun way to work on preschool fine motor skills during the holidays. No mess, too!

Are you looking for an easy Christmas activity that requires no paint, no glue, and can be taken home that very same day? If so, you will love these preschool Christmas yarn wrapped stars.

We’ve done yarn wrapping before, such as when we made our yarn wrapped Christmas trees.

There is something very calming about this activity, so it’s nice to pull out during quiet time.

It’s also perfect for the fine motor center in your classroom. Once finished, you could tie the ends and turn it into an ornament, or you could untie it for more fun later.

Simple Yarn-Wrapped Star Activity

 

 

 

Simple Yarn-Wrapped Star Activity

 

What you will need to make preschool Christmas yarn wrapped stars:

 

  • Card stock cut into star shapes
  • Yarn

 

Preschool Christmas Yarn Wrapped Stars

 

Prepping this activity:

Tape one end of the yarn to the back of the star.

This will hold the yarn securely as the other end is wrapped around it.

 

Preschool Christmas Yarn Wrapped Stars

 

The invitation:

Model how the paper is held with the “helper” (non-dominant) hand while the “worker” (dominant) hand holds the thread and wraps it around the star.

It might take them awhile to pull the yarn tight.

If this continues to happen, shorten the yarn so it’s easier to pull.

 

Preschool Christmas Yarn Wrapped Stars

Preschool Christmas Yarn Wrapped Stars

Preschool Christmas Yarn Wrapped Stars

When finished:

If there is leftover yarn hanging off, snip it.

Then tie the end around some of the wrapped yarn.

 

Preschool Christmas Yarn Wrapped Stars

And that’s it! Super easy!

 

Simple Yarn-Wrapped Star Activity

 

Favorite Christmas books to read with your children:

 

 


Make sure to follow our Christmas pin board for lots more toddler and preschool activities!

 

More Christmas ideas for young children:

Jingle Bell Sensory Bin

12 Fun Christmas Dramatic Play Activities

Easy Christmas Jingle Bell Sticks

 


 

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About Sheryl Cooper

Sheryl Cooper is the founder of Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds, a website full of activities for toddlers and preschoolers. She has been teaching this age group for over 25 years and loves to share her passion with teachers, parents, grandparents, and anyone with young children in their lives.

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