Since wintertime can get everyone a little stir-crazy, we’ve got the perfect idea for an indoor activity all the kids will love!
This paper bag snowman craft is a simple and easy way to entertain the kids when it’s too cold to go outside.
It’s a simple winter craft for kids that requires only a few basic craft supplies you probably already have in your craft closet. Make it at home, at school, at daycare, or even for library storytime!
Read or watch our step-by-step tutorial to see how easy it is to make with your kids or students! Also, be sure to check out all of our snowman activities for more winter ideas.
Snowman Puppet Craft
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Supplies
- White paper bag
- White card stock
- Colored card stock (in black, red, green, orange and pink)
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Snowman craft template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)
Directions
Download the snowman template and print out on card stock. Cut out all the pieces you need for the paper bag snowman craft.
Assemble the snowman’s face by gluing the two pink cheeks just below the eyes.
Glue the carrot nose between the two cheeks.
Place the completed snowman’s head on the top of the bag flap and glue in place.
Assemble the snowman’s body by gluing the scarf into place. Trim off any excess pieces.
Glue the two buttons below the scarf.
Attach the completed snowman’s body to the bottom of the white paper bag with the glue stick.
Finish off the snowman paper bag puppet by gluing the hat together. Next glue the mistletoe leaf and berries to one side of the hat.
Glue the completed hat to the top of the snowman’s head.
Now you have a cute paper bag snowman puppet!
Quick Tip
If you don’t have any white paper bags on hand, we have two ideas for you.
One, you can simply use a brown kraft bag the way it is and glue the pieces on.
Or, you can cut out white paper in the size of the bottom flap and bag and glue them on. This will allow you to still have the white background without using a white paper bag. You could also paint a brown paper bag using white paint.
Either way, we’re sure they’ll turn out great!
Frosty The Snowman Movie Night Idea
One fun way to use this paper bag snowman craft is to get the whole family together to have a family movie night!
Gather the kids together and make this simple snowman craft. Then, once everyone has made their own puppet watch Frosty the Snowman as a family.
Pop some popcorn or make a simple snowman themed treat like this doughnut one:
It’s a simple and fun way to celebrate the holidays together as a family! And look how cute and festive those donuts are!
Preparing This Craft For Young Kids
If you’re planning on doing this craft with young children, we have a few tips to make it go smoothly.
First, have all the pieces cut out and ready to go. Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten children will have a blast making this snowman puppet but many will not have the scissor skills necessary to cut out all the pieces.
By doing this ahead of time, you’ll be ready to jump right in when it’s time to craft.
We also recommend young kids use glue sticks instead of liquid glue. This cuts down on the mess big time and keeps hands a little less sticky!
Winter Theme Preschool Ideas
Are you looking for some fun winter-themed activities for your preschooler? From crafting to educational printables, there’s so much to keep your little one entertained and learning during the colder months. Here are some ideas to get you started!
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.
Winter Wonderland Craft Ideas
Snowman Shape Craft – This snowman craft activity is a great way to combine learning and creativity! Have your child practice identifying shapes while they create their own unique snowman. With some construction paper, scissors, and glue, they can also work on their fine motor skills by making this fun winter craft.
Hatching Penguin Craft – Kids of all ages will love creating their own hatching penguin craft! This cute craft not only uses their creativity but also teaches them about growth and new life. Plus, the end result is an adorable penguin that they can proudly put on display.
Snowy Owl Name Craft – Have your kiddo practice spelling their name with our snowy owl name craft. Using some basic crafting supplies, they can create a sweet and personalized winter decoration!
Walrus Arctic Animal Craft – Don’t just save this craft for the holiday season; it’s so much fun to make year-round! Your little ones will love assembling this cute, snowy scene. This fun craft is perfect for little hands to practice cutting, gluing, and arranging.
Preschool Winter Activities
If you’re looking for some cold weather activities, then our narwhal worksheets are perfect for your little one. With handwriting, letter recognition activities, and cutting practice, these printables will keep your child entertained and learning at the same time.
Our polar bear do a dot printables are a great no-prep activity for young children. They can fill in the blanks on the coloring page, develop their counting skills, and practice hand-eye coordination with the dot markers. Plus, who doesn’t love polar bears?
This snowman dot to dots printable pack combines two classic activities for children – coloring and connecting the dots. Your child will have fun drawing lines to complete the snowman picture, all while working on their number recognition and counting skills.
We love book companions, and these Little Penguin Gets The Hiccups activities go perfectly with the book. Little kids can work on their vocabulary and reading comprehension while having fun with tracing, coloring pages, and more!
Share With Us
Did you make this activity with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!
For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!
Paper Bag Snowman Craft For Kids
Make this cute paper bag snowman craft with the kids this winter! It's easy and comes with a free printable template.
Materials
- White paper bag
- White card stock
- Colored card stock (in black, red, green, orange and pink)
- Glue stick
- Snowman craft template (download form located at the end of the page)
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- Download the snowman template and print out on card stock. Cut out all the pieces you need.
- Assemble the snowman's face by gluing the two pink cheeks just below the eyes.
- Glue the carrot nose between the two cheeks.
- Place the completed snowman's head on the top paper bag flap and glue in place.
- Assemble the snowman's body by gluing the scarf into place. Trim off any excess pieces.
- Glue the two buttons below the scarf.
- Attach the completed snowman's body to the bottom of the white paper bag with the glue stick.
- Finish off the snowman by gluing the hat together. Next glue the mistletoe leaf and berries to one side of the hat.
- Glue the completed hat to the top of the snowman's head.
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Snowman Puppet Template
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
Jolanta
Sunday 10th of December 2023
Hi! Please send me a link to the snowman template
Sam
Monday 11th of December 2023
Hi! I just checked your email and it’s listed as “unconfirmed” which means you didn’t click the link in the first email. If you didn’t see it, my best guess is it landed in your junk folder. If you can check that folder for my email (sam@simpleeverydaymom.com) and click the link, you’ll be set ◡̈
Maria
Tuesday 18th of April 2023
Hi Sam please send me a link to the snowman, I want to do a class activity with my students. I sent my email and it even asks me to submit my email address to comment but I still haven't received any link. :(
Maria
Thursday 13th of April 2023
Hello I can't seem to find the link for the Free Snowman template.
Maria
Monday 17th of April 2023
@Sam, I did... did you get my email?
Sam
Thursday 13th of April 2023
All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂
Karelle
Friday 6th of December 2019
Merci et encore merci