Easy Christmas Tree Punch Cup Game For Kids
Are you looking for a fun and easy Christmas game kids love? Look no further than this Christmas tree punch-a-cup game you can make for under $10 in less than 20 minutes. Kids will love this fun DIY holiday party game!
I love coming up with different punch cup game ideas for each season. From a Halloween punch cup game to a simple Santa punch game to a fun pluck-the-turkey game, my kids always ask me to bring a DIY punch cup board to classroom parties.
Supplies You’ll Need
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Notes On Materials
- TISSUE PAPER – We put two layers of tissue paper on top of our cups. We found it was easiest to work with larger squares (larger than 7” x 7” squares)
- PRIZES – need to be lightweight like DIY Christmas tree crayons, small pop-its, small erasers (kids love), bouncy balls, etc.
- CUPS – SOLO cups tend to be sturdier
How To Build A Christmas Tree Punch Cup Game
Step 1: Cut Tissue Paper & Place Prizes In
Pre-cut green & white tissue paper into 7” x 7” squares. For a neater look cut the tissue paper into circles.
Step 2: Cover The Cups
Use two rubber bands or double one band per cup to ensure the paper is tight enough. We also recommend using two layers of tissue paper for each cup.
Step 3: Glue Cups To Board
Once you have planned out the cup layout, add a generous amount of hot glue to each cup and add to the foam core. Hold each cup for a few seconds to let the glue set.
Step 4: Finish Cup Design
This Christmas tree design is super easy. Glue your cups in a triangular shape.
Step 5: Decorate The Christmas Tree
You can put more cups closer together, use simple bows, or even draw ornaments. If you plan to reuse your punch board, only add things that can be removed easily.
How To Play A Punch Cup Game
It is very simple to play – punch the cup and reveal your prizes. Since this game goes pretty quickly, we like to have children complete another Christmas party activity, like our jingle bell stacking game or fill-a-snowman fine motor activity, before they get to punch a cup.
Tips
- CAN ADD MORE CUPS – This design is super easy to add more prizes to the board. Just glue more cups closer together.
- DECORATE THE CUPS – Don’t glue anything directly to the board if you plan to reuse it for other holidays.
- PRIZES FOR ADULTS – scratch-off lottery tickets or place money in the cups for a fun idea.
- OTHER IDEAS FOR CHILDREN – create coupons that might equal a bigger present or reward.
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Adults and children alike will love revealing surprises and hearing the pop in this DIY Christmas Punch-A-Cup game board. Save this idea for your next classroom Christmas party or family gathering!
Christmas Tree Punch Cup Game
Equipment
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
Supplies
- Foam core board or cardboard
- Large plastic cups
- Green and white tissue paper
- Rubber bands
- Small lightweight prizes
- Optional bows or decorations
Instructions
- BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Choose how many cups you want to use and make sure your foam core board is large enough to arrange them in a Christmas tree shape.
- ADD PRIZES AND CUT TISSUE PAPER: Place lightweight prizes inside each plastic cup. Cut green and white tissue paper into squares about 7" x 7" or larger.
- COVER THE CUPS: Place two layers of tissue paper over each cup. Secure the paper tightly with two rubber bands or a doubled rubber band.
- GLUE CUPS TO THE BOARD: Arrange your cups in a triangular Christmas tree shape. Add a generous amount of hot glue to the bottom of each cup and press it onto the foam core board. Hold for a few seconds until secure.
- FINISH YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE: Continue adding cups to complete your Christmas tree design. Add optional bows or other decorations.
Notes
- Use two layers of tissue paper for a better popping sound.
- Choose lightweight prizes so the cups stay attached to the board.
- Use more hot glue than you think you need to securely attach each cup.
- If you want to reuse your board, attach decorations to the cups instead of the foam core.