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Wish list booklet for Father Christmas to make
Age: 6+ · Time: 40 min · For:
Writing a wish list for Father Christmas is one of the most exciting moments of December. This little booklet, folded from a single sheet of paper, turns it into something special: not just a list of toys, but a little book about your child, what they loved this year and what they hope for.
Page ideas
- All about me: name, age, favourite food, favourite animal.
- This year: a funny moment, something new I learned.
- I am proud of: being kind, learning to ride a bike, trying something difficult.
- My wishes: a few things, with drawings.
- Wishes you cannot wrap: for family, friends or the world.
Tips
- Younger children can draw and tell you what to write.
- Keep a copy or take a photo. It becomes a lovely memory to look back on.
- Encourage a short list. Two or three wishes feel more special than a catalogue.
Some children like to tell Father Christmas about their year themselves, and a phone call from Father Christmas can be a lovely way to do that.
You need
- a sheet of A4 paper, white or coloured
- scissors
- felt tips, colouring pencils or a pen
- stickers, cut-out pictures and a glue stick (optional)
- a ribbon or piece of string
Steps
- Fold the sheet in half widthways, then in half again, then once more. Unfold. You now have eight boxes.
- Fold the sheet in half widthways again. From the folded edge, cut along the middle crease up to the next fold line (only the middle two boxes).
- Unfold, fold it in half lengthways and push the ends towards each other so the cut opens up into a diamond and the pages fold into a little booklet of eight pages.
- Press the folds flat. Page one is the cover.
- Fill in the pages: cover (My wish list for Father Christmas), All about me, What I loved this year, What I am proud of, My wishes, Wishes you cannot wrap, Something for someone else, and a drawing for Father Christmas.
- Decorate the cover with stickers, stars and your name.
- Tie a ribbon around the booklet or put it in an envelope addressed to the North Pole.
Questions
What are wishes you cannot wrap?
Things like more time with Grandma, snow on Christmas Day, a day at the beach with the family or for a friend to feel better. They help children think about what really matters to them.
Will Father Christmas bring everything on the list?
A wish list is a list of wishes, not an order. You can explain that Father Christmas reads every list with care, but that the best part of Christmas is being together. This keeps expectations gentle and avoids disappointment.
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