Easy Peasy Tree Art

I was looking for an easy project that I could do with ALL of my kids... those who celebrate Christmas and those who don't.  This was WAY harder than you would think!  Then I stumbled across this easy peasy idea on Pinterest.

Voila!

 I'm kind of loving that it combines math (shapes), fine motor (scissor skills) and art!  It was also a great opportunity for me to teach the concept of overlap.

I have a few little ones who do not celebrate, so we simply called it a winter tree.  Tomorrow we will add more hole punch circles as snowflakes.  Also, I wish I took a close up of the tree on the bottom left... it's a bat tree!  I love the things my babies come up with.

Here is the super easy prep... Cut green construction paper in half lengthwise.  Fold the top edge down to make a triangle.  Continue until you have four.  Draw on top of each line with a marker.

Cut a piece of white construction paper in fourths (while holding it horizontally).  Draw a squiggly snow line, or let students freehand this themselves.
Optional materials: sequins for ornaments, white hole punch circles for snowflakes and small squares and rectangles as gifts.

*I can't find the original pin anywhere!  I will post it as soon as I do*

Here are a few more holiday art projects that I can't wait to try!

Precious reindeer handprint art.  These are both adorable and easy!

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Thumbprint light art is beautiful, and perfect for all of your students, no matter which holiday they celebrate.
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 And another super cute reindeer.  This one is a bit more involved and would be perfect for a parent volunteer to help out with!
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Happy Holidays!