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Yule log centrepiece

Bring the woods to the table. Decorate a log with evergreens and pine cones for winter.

  • 25 min total
  • Some mess
  • Ages 3–5*
  • Indoors
  • Winter, Christmas
Let's do this

*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.

A tiny plan for your day

Estimated time: 5 min to gather · 15 min to decorate · 5 min to tidy. It's fine to stop early.

Before you start

What you’ll need

  • A short, stable log that sits flat
  • Small sprigs of fir or pine
  • Pine cones, dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks
  • Battery tealights, optional

Let's begin

Five simple steps

That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.

  1. Brush off any loose bark or bugs outside.

  2. Little one leads

    Your child tucks evergreen sprigs along the top.

  3. Add pine cones and orange slices.

  4. Place battery tealights in between.

  5. Put it on the table and enjoy the glow.

All done!

That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.

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