When the chilly winds of winter keep us inside, keeping little ones entertained can be a challenge. Embrace the season with an activity where kids can create something fun to play with while learning about arctic animals.

On this Arctic adventure, kids will create a moving polar bear paper plate craft. This interactive craft turns a plain ole paper plate into an icy landscape where their polar bear puppet can move around. 

This polar bear craft is heaps of fun and a fun way for kids to learn about animals that love the cold while engaging their fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination. 

As they bring their puppet to life, children will have the opportunity to delve into imaginative play, creating stories and adventures in a winter scene they’ve painted and crafted.

Keep the fun going with even more polar bear activities to check out with the kids.

Cute Polar Bear Craft

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Pull out the paper plates, some basic crafting supplies, and download our free template for an easy and fun way to spend a winter afternoon with the kiddos.

Supplies

• Paper Plate
• Blue Paint
• Paint Brush
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers
• White acrylic paint marker or Bold & Bright markers
• Popsicle Sticks
• Tape
• Polar Bear Template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Download the polar bear template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin by painting the paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of blue paint. Let it dry completely before moving on.

Use an acrylic marker to draw snowflakes around the paper plate.

Glue the icebergs towards the middle of the paper plate.

Flip the polar bear’s body and tape the jumbo popsicle stick to the back. Then use the pink marker to color in the polar bear’s inner ears.

Place the polar bear in the middle of the paper plate. Finish up by using double sided tape to tape the ice piece on the bottom part of the paper plate. Make sure to leave room in the middle for the polar bear to move side to side.

That’s it! If your kids enjoyed making it, they’ll also love making some of our other favorite winter crafts for kids!

Easy Winter Themed Ideas

If you’re on the lookout for easy and enjoyable winter themed activities to keep kids entertained, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of ideas for interactive activities, crafts, and books that blend fun with education. Keep reading to see what winter wonders your kids are sure to adore, so they can discover the joy of learning through play.

Winter Animal Books For Kids

Here are some of the best winter animal books.

Polar Bear Island is a fun book for winter! Polar Bear Island is just that – only for polar bears! That is until Kirby the penguin comes to visit. She turns the place around and adds tons of interesting excitement, but will the polar bears let her stay? You have to check it out and see for yourself!

Tacky The Penguin– This is a great book for children to learn about acceptance and valuing others for exactly who they are.

Owl Babies– A sweet book that teaches kids that Mom always comes back! It’s especially great for children who may have separation anxiety.

Classroom Winter Crafts

Polar Bear Puppet Craft – Kids will transform a simple paper bag into an adorable polar bear when they make this craft. It’s an easy and fun project that’ll bring Arctic adventures to life when they use their imagination and let the puppet play begin!

Handprint Walrus Craft for Kids – Get ready for a sea of fun as your kids transform their handprint into an adorable walrus. Download our free printable template and bring this aquatic adventure to life at home or school.

Cardinal Handprint Craft – Fly into winter crafting with our cardinal craft! Kids will love to turn their handprint into a beautiful feathered friend. Use our free template to help their creativity take flight making this cute bird craft.

Toilet Paper Roll Olaf Craft – Bring Frozen‘s Olaf to life with a fun twist! Grab a toilet paper roll for kids to craft their very own Olaf. Building this snowman is easy with the help of our free template and a few basic supplies.

Winter Animal Activities

Explore the arctic world of learning with our polar bear worksheets! Engage kids with a letter maze, where they’ll follow uppercase and lowercase ‘Pp’s through twists and turns.

Unleash creativity and scissor skills with the Label a Polar Bear worksheet, exploring the anatomy of these amazing creatures. Lastly, perfect handwriting with the P is for Polar Bear page, featuring an adorable illustration kids can color. Make learning and practicing skills a frosty delight!

Elevate your kids’ scissor skills with our penguin cutting activity pages! These free printables are designed for young learners, offering four unique sheets to keep the cutting experience engaging and frustration free.

These worksheets cater to various skill levels with activities like cutting along the dashed lines, completing pictures, and counting. Encourage kids to practice using their scissors to refine their cutting skills while having a blast with adorable penguin themed activities!

For some winter learning fun, print out our winter pattern block mats. These mats are a fantastic way to keep kids engaged and learning during the chilly months.

Designed for preschool through kindergarten, these 14 pages of printables feature cute winter scenes that aid in fine motor skill development and shape identification. Download and print for an easy, entertaining, and educational activity that colorfully embraces the joys of winter.

Kids will love exploring in this winter sensory bin for preschool. It’s an indoor activity of hands-on exploration that will keep little ones engaged. This sensory wonderland offers lots of play and learning possibilities, from counting and sorting to measuring and comparing.

Create an experience rich in math opportunities while reusing materials from your Christmas storage bin. Watch as your children delight in texture and sensory experimentation as they build essential skills as they play!

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Printable Polar Bear Template