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MsLaura529 04:23 PM 11-23-2013
OK, so I decided I'm going to put a little tree in the daycare room, just a little 3 footer. I would like to have the kids make the ornaments to decorate it, easy things ... like once a week until Christmas.

I'm already thinking beads on pipe cleaners, since they love doing those.

Any other ideas for 2 year olds to make up a pretty easy ornament for our daycare tree? It doesn't have to be a "keepsake" kind, since we will be making those kind for the parents for Christmas.

Thanks for any help!
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childcaremom 02:41 AM 11-24-2013
We've done the beads on pipe cleaners (candy canes); using candy canes plus pom poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes to make reindeer, salt dough decorations (I am going to try this with my 2s, too); christmas trees with big pinecones and pom poms.
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kindertouch 05:19 AM 11-24-2013
This is a good idea. How about ribbons? Would love to do this one of these days, the kids will definitely love this idea.
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Laurel 06:06 AM 11-24-2013
I just found this on pinterest.

http://happyhooligans.ca/icicle-ornaments/

You could buy the plaster ornaments in the craft section of Walmart, maybe even dollar store and have them paint them. Also the thin wood ones.

I just saw an idea but can't get the link as ad keeps popping up. You cut a house shape out of a cardboard box to be a gingerbread house and glue little candies on it or you could do a gingerbread boy/girl.

Although it isn't a craft they love to hang candy canes on the tree.

Laurel
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Josiegirl 03:31 PM 11-24-2013
How about the cinnamon applesauce ornaments? They smell sooo good! Reindeer out of 3 popsicle sticks, tiny pompoms and chenille stems.
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Josiegirl 03:32 PM 11-24-2013
Another ornament we've done in the past is glue their picture in the middle of a frozen juice can lid, trim with bric brac, or something.
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jessrlee 06:18 PM 11-24-2013
http://thelifeoflulubelle.com/2011/1...rnstarch-clay/

Have you seen these?
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jessrlee 06:18 PM 11-24-2013
http://thejunkwave.com/2011/07/18/ho...d-ingredients/

Or these?
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Unregistered 07:20 PM 11-24-2013
I have them free paint with colors that blend well together. Cut painting out into ornament shapes & put between contact paper. Hole punch at top & add ribbon.
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Meyou 02:43 AM 11-25-2013
Egg cup bells - paint (or decorate) egg carton cups and add a ribbon to hang.
popsicle stick stars/snowflakes - glue or double sided tape popsicle sticks together
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MsLaura529 07:31 AM 11-25-2013
Thank you ladies!! These are awesome ideas.
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