Draw or trace a circle the size of a large dinner plate onto a piece of cardboard. Place a smaller dessert-sized plate in the inside middle of the circle. Trace the plate.
Cut the outer circle out. Poke or cut a hole into the center of the smaller circle. Cut up to the line. Cut the smaller circle out to make a doughnut shape.
Choose colors of construction paper to match a theme, such as holidays. For example, if you are making a Christmas wreath you will use green and red paper. Cut the paper into strips that are at least 2-by-4 inches in size.
Invite the preschooler to make loops with the construction paper. Circle the paper, overlapping the ends. Place a small piece of tape on the inside of the loop where the two ends intersect to hold. Repeat until you have enough loops to cover the entire cardboard circle. The amount will vary depending on the size of your circle base.
Ask the child to glue the loops onto one side of the cardboard. Make one, two or more circular layers. Have the child create color patterns such as red, green, red, green as he moves around the circle. Set aside to dry.
Make a hole at the top of the wreath with the hole punch. Help the child thread a piece of colorful ribbon through the hole. Tie in a bow. Use the ribbon tie to hang and display the wreath on a hook or class door.
Draw a large circle the size of a dinner plate onto the cardboard. Place a dessert-sized plate in the center of the circle. Trace the smaller plate. Cut the outer circle out. Poke a hole through the smaller circle. Cut the little circle out.
Invite the preschooler to paint the wreath circle in a themed color. Set aside for at least one hour to dry.
Give the preschooler a variety of cut pieces of tissue paper and/or construction paper shapes. Choose colors that match a specific theme, such as holidays or seasons.
Add a few decorative lines with clear-drying glue. Make these zigzags, swirls or linear patterns. Sprinkle glitter on top of the glue. Shake or brush off the excess.
Punch a hole at the top of the wreath. Thread a piece of decorative ribbon through and tie. Hang the wreath on a door or wall for show.