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 your freebies” image at the end of the post)

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

collage of winter wonderland craft ideas

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!

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