Free Christmas Ornament Template (Printable Shapes for Kids)

Make easy homemade Christmas decorations with our free Christmas ornament template—perfect for holiday crafting, fine motor skills, and simple Christmas STEAM learning. Kids can explore Christmas shapes, build 3D paper ornaments, and decorate the tree with their own handmade designs.

DIY Christmas Shape Ornaments (Printable Template)

These printable Christmas ornaments fold into simple 3D shapes using the free template. Kids color, cut, fold, glue, and hang them! It’s an easy way to explore shapes and build holiday decorations with simple materials. They are ideal for home, school, classroom parties, and winter STEM challenges.

👉 Also check out Christmas Math Activities for more hands-on learning.

Supplies

Free Printable Christmas Ornament Template (download below or try our shape nets templates)
Crayons, colored pencils, Sharpies, or markers
Glue stick (or tape)
String or ribbon for hanging

If you want more paper STEAM fun, try:
• Christmas Thaumatropes
• Christmas Paper Spinner

How to Make Your Christmas Shape Ornaments

Watch the Video 🎥

STEP 1 — Download and print.
Print the Christmas ornament template on regular or cardstock paper.

STEP 2 — Color the shapes.
Kids decorate each ornament using markers or crayons.

STEP 3 — Cut and fold.
Cut along the solid lines. Fold along the dotted lines to create simple 3D ornament shapes.

STEP 4 — Glue and hang.
Glue (or tape) the tabs, add a string, and hang your new Christmas-shaped ornaments on the tree, mantle, or classroom bulletin board.

💡 You might also like this paper Christmas Ornament Printable!