Winter is nearly here and we’re getting a head start on fun activities for the kids!

Recently we made a cute polar bear puppet and today we’re sharing this easy polar bear handprint craft.

It’s super simple and comes with a free printable template, so it is great for use at home or in the classroom.

This fun polar bear activity is well suited for preschoolers, kindergarten, and elementary children, but can also be used with toddlers if they have some adult help. It’s a fun winter animal craft for kids!

Since polar bears are arctic animals, it also makes a great DIY idea for an arctic animal-themed study unit.

Read on below or watch our simple video tutorial to see how easy it is to make this handprint polar bear!

Handprint Polar Bear Craft

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We love handprint crafts for kids because they’re easy and cheap to make. We suggest using colored card stock, but if that’s not in the budget you can always use construction paper to make this cute polar bear!

Besides paper, you’ll also need scissors and a glue stick! Can you believe how little you need to make this easy project?!

In our example, we used foam snowflake stickers, but those are optional. If you don’t have any feel free to draw snowflakes on, use glue and salt to make snowflakes, or skip the snowflake details altogether!

Supplies

• Colored card stock or construction paper
• Markers
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Foam sticker snowflakes
• Polar bear template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Polar Bear Craft Directions

Start by downloading the polar bear template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this bear to life!

First, help your child to trace your child’s hand on a piece of white cardstock. Cut out the handprint and set it aside.

Next, encourage your child to glue the polar bear’s face onto the thumb.

Now, use the pink marker to draw in the polar bear’s inner ear and cheeks.

Use the black marker to draw the claws onto the bottom of the polar bear’s feet.

Glue the largest iceberg towards the bottom of the blue card stock. Optionally, cut or smaller-sized icebergs from the light blue paper and glue them above the larger iceberg.

Use the black marker to make water lines on the blue piece of card stock.

Place glue along the back of the polar bear handprint and glue it onto the large iceberg.

Finally, guide your child to place the foam snowflake stickers all around the paper for decoration.

Be sure to check out our Christmas crafts for kids while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun DIYs like this one!

Adorable Torn Paper Polar Bear Craft

More Winter Ideas For Kids

Make an entire winter season activity list for your kids so they can stay busy and learning over the winter months! We’ve got lots of activities, printables, and books for kids of all ages. Whatever you choose, they’d be a great addition to your lesson plans! Keep reading for some fun ideas.

Winter Books For Kids

Start off with books! We all know how beneficial reading to kids is, so let’s get some more bedtime reading in. Grab these books from the local library or buy them from Amazon to add them to your home library.

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!

Winter Crafts For Kids

For more fun winter crafts, try out some of these popular ideas:

Walrus Arctic Animal Craft For Kids – Bundle up inside and make this fun walrus paper project! This simple project only requires a few materials. All you need is some construction paper, scissors, glue, and our free template!

Fun Moving Polar Bear Paper Plate Craft

Snowman Snowglobe Craft – If you’re looking for a fun winter activity for kids that’s both creative and festive, look no further than this snowman idea! Your little ones will be proud to display their very own snowman.

Penguin Tissue Paper Craft – This winter, keep your little ones entertained with this easy penguin DIY. Not only is it delightful to look at, but it also helps kids practice fine motor skills. It’s also a wonderful way for young kids to learn about these adorable birds and their habitats!

Handprint Arctic Fox Craft – This handprint arctic fox for kids is not only simple, but it’s also a cute keepsake for parents. And there’s no paint necessary! Young children will have so much fun making this simple cut and paste Arctic fox.

Winter Kids’ Activities

Fine motor skills are important for all sorts of activities, from holding a pencil to using a spoon. That’s why these winter pattern block mats are great for kids to use.

They help to develop fine motor skills as well as hand-eye coordination. Plus, they’re just plain fun! The mats feature different winter scenes, and kids can use the blocks to finish the designs.

Winter can be a tough time for kids. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and there’s often not a lot to do. That’s why these winter do a dot printables are such a great activity for kids.

Not only are they fun, but they’re also beneficial for visual discrimination, counting, and number recognition. Plus, they can be done indoors where it’s warm and dry. Kids can use pom poms, cotton balls, or any other small objects to fill in the dots!

Related: Polar Bear Cup Craft

Scissor skills are an important part of early childhood development. They help children to develop their fine motor skills and learn to manipulate small objects.

However, learning how to use scissors properly can be a challenge for some kids. These penguin cutting activity printables are a fun way for kids to practice their scissor skills.

These winter playdough mats couldn’t be any easier to use! Both younger and older kids will have a great time using these mats to create different winter objects from playdough.

This activity will help develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. They can also be used as a sensory activity for kids who enjoy tactile play!

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Polar Bear Craft Template