Download the Free Stocking Template and make this Christmas craft for preschoolers. Find step-by-step instructions and Paper Crafts for kids on CraftingJeannie.com.
Check out this Easy Stocking craft. No need to buy foam stocking shapes when you can make your own in just a few minutes. Children will love decorating their very own stockings. Get the Free Stocking Template below and you will be able to make enough supplies for a group of 20 kids (or more.) with about 10 minutes of cutting.
Do you want more Christmas fun? These Printable Christmas Worksheets are awesome. They include 15 Christmas Themed Preschool Worksheets.
Make this Christmas Stocking craft for Toddlers while reading these Fun Books:
Here’s What You Need
Here’s your stocking craft supply list (This post contains affiliate links to the products mentioned. Read my disclosure policy for more information):
- Free Stocking Template<— Get it Here
- construction paper, colored copy paper, or colored cardstock
- scissors
- stapler
- glue sticks
Watch the Stocking Craft Video for step-by-step instructions on how to cut out the stocking shapes and make this Christmas kids craft.
Some people hang stockings on their mantel and some on their bedposts. Learn more about Christmas Stockings on Wikipedia.com
Step 1: Download and Print the Free Stocking Template
Download the Free Stocking Template. You will be stapling the printed PDF to sheets of colored paper to cut out the shapes.
Step 2: Staple and Cut Out the Paper Stocking Shapes
Once you have the print outs, staple them to construction paper and cut out the shapes you need. You can choose to make a large paper stocking or smaller ones.
Note: If you want to make this craft with a group of kids, you can staple the template to up to 10 sheets of copy paper, 5 sheets of cardstock or 5-8 sheets of construction paper.
So, did you know that you can staple together 10 pieces of copy paper and cut out 10 shapes at a time?! That’s my SECRET to fast & easy crafting. Stapling the paper is very important because it makes sure it doesn’t move as you cut. The more staples the better. Cardstock is the thickest so you may only be able to cut 5 sheets at a time.
Tip: While you’re cutting, if you cut off all parts of the pages that have staples, make sure to re-staple the sheets that are left. Whenever you’re cutting multiple sheets at a time, make sure they are always stapled together.
Step 3: How to Assemble this Kids Christmas Craft
I recommend having a finished stocking so the children can see what the final version will look like.
- Glue the toe onto the paper stocking. It’s the larger piece – Make sure you put the glue on the correct side.
- Glue the heel onto the paper stocking. It’s the smaller piece – Make sure you put the glue on the correct side.
- Glue the top onto the Christmas stocking. You can even add cotton balls if you like.
- Finally, decorate your stocking with hearts, stars, and dots. Draw your name and add stickers if you like.
- Don’t forget to write your name on the back.
Step 1: Glue the toe onto the paper stocking. It’s the larger piece – Make sure you put the glue on the correct side.
Step 2: Glue the heel onto the paper stocking. It’s the smaller piece – Make sure you put the glue on the correct side.
Step 3: Glue the top onto the Christmas stocking. You can even add cotton balls if you like.
Step 4: Finally, decorate your stocking with hearts, stars, and dots. Draw your name and add stickers if you like. Don’t forget to write your name on the back.
And you’re finished with your Preschool Stocking Craft
This is a great Holiday craft for preschoolers or a craft to make just for fun. And, it’s the perfect Stocking Craft for Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, Toddlers, Daycare, or just a fun craft at home idea.
More Easy Paper Crafts for Kids
If you liked this craft, check out some of my other Christmas Crafts for Kids.
- Christmas Snow Globe Craft
- Candy Cane Craft
- Red Truck with a tree
- Paper Christmas Ornaments
- Christmas Tree Template
- Personalized Christmas Ornaments
- Santa Face Craft
- Christmas Scavenger Hunt
- Preschool Gingerbread Craft
As always, I try to make my crafts fast, easy & inexpensive. Enjoy.
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