Moving Santa Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Create this moving Santa craft with your kids or students to celebrate the upcoming holiday.

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Supplies

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Download the moving Santa template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Begin to make the Santa by folding the half-circle body piece symmetrically in half to make a triangular shape.

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Arrange Santa’s body so the pointy tip is the top. Place the belt in the middle of Santa’s body and glue it in place.

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If you’re using the big-eyed Santa Claus craft, glue the eyes on.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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