The winter season is a time of year when kids get excited about the snow and love to make crafts.

This paper plate winter hat craft for kids is perfect for young kids.

The best part about this project is that it’s really easy to make. All you need are some simple materials like paint, scissors, glue or tape…and of course a paper plate.

Download the free printable template and make it with preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children this winter!

Also, be sure to look through all of our winter crafts for kids for more fun ideas.

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Supplies

• Paper Plate
• Paint
• Paintbrush
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Pencil
• Embelishments like stickers or glitter glue (optional)
• Winter hat template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the winter hat template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Paint a paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of paint. Let it dry completely before moving on.

Place the hat template on the paper plate, trace, and cut it out.

Take the hat band and glue it to the base of the hat.

Next, glue the hat decoration in the middle of the hat base.

Optionally: Use scissors to cut small slits all around the hat pom to make it look fringed.

Glue the pom to the top and middle of the hat.

Finish off the hat by adding any embellishments your child wants with things such as stickers or glitter glue.

That’s it! We love how this craft can be made completely unique to every child’s imagination!

Winter Activities For Kids

Keep going with all the fun winter activities by creating a winter themed unit for kids. It’s a great way to keep the kids off the screens and learn!

First, we recommend starting with books. They’re a great way to introduce a new theme and help children develop.

The Biggest Snowman Ever – When the mayor of Mouseville announces the town snowman contest, Clayton and Desmond claim that they will each make the biggest snowman ever.

The Snowy Day – This story shows a child’s wonder at a new world and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.

Sneezy The Snowman– Sneezy is COLD! And he’s trying to warm up without success. But, the kids know exactly how to help him!

Crafting with kids is a great activity for kids because it helps with their fine motor skills, it exercises their creativity, and it’s a fun and great way to relieve stress.

Add in some more winter crafts with some of our favorites below:

Toilet Paper Roll Penguin Craft – Kids will love to make this recycled toilet paper roll penguin craft. It’s a quick and easy project that can be used as an animal theme winter activity or just anytime! The best part is you don’t need any extra supplies, everything you need should already exist in your home. Check it out now!

Popsicle Stick Polar Bear Craft – This winter craft is a simple and fun activity to do with kids. Download the template here, print it out, and let your little one decorate their own popsicle stick polar bear! They’ll love this! This would be a great project to do on an upcoming snow day.

Photo Eskimo Craft – Every winter, kids are in need of crafts to keep them entertained. This year, try making a photo eskimo craft with your little one! They’ll get creative and have fun while learning more about the season that is coming up.

Snowman Headband Craft – It’s winter and time for fun crafts with the kids. This snowman headband is a great project that can be done in just minutes! Just cut out the printable template pieces and get started!

It’s wintertime and we’re all looking forward to the snow. But it can be hard on little ones when they get stuck inside, so what better way to keep them busy than with some winter do a dot printables? These are great for preschoolers and kindergartners because it helps them practice their counting skills, fine motor skills, and pattern recognition skills.

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More Winter Ideas For Kids

Winter Hat Template