Go on an Arctic adventure without even stepping foot outside! Kids can discover more about polar bears while making a creative and eco-friendly craft project with our polar bear tissue box craft.

Invite kids to think outside of the “box” and create a cute polar bear from a simple recycled item. They’ll take an ordinary tissue box and turn it into an Arctic friend. 

This craft is a valuable activity that helps children hone essential skills from improving fine motor skills to encouraging creativity and boosting cognitive development. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to teach kids about the importance of repurposing and recycling while having a blast!

Before you dive into this craft, be sure to explore more polar bear activities your kids will love. Let’s make this winter a season of creativity, learning, and adorable Arctic exploration!

3D Polar Bear Craft

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Grab a paper plate, our free template, and a few other supplies, and you’re ready to create a winter wonderland at home.

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Tissue Box
• 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 gluing the sides to all but one side of the tissue box. If you want to cover the top, glue one piece to the top as well.

Next, create the polar bear’s face by gluing the nose/mouth piece just below the nose wrinkle.

Glue the pink inner ears to the white outer ears.

Finish up the face by placing the cheeks just below and slightly outside the eyes.

Glue the completed polar bear face to the last side of the tissue box.

If your kids love making this cute polar bear, Be sure to check out our other winter crafts for kids!

Winter Season Ideas For School

Embrace the magic of the winter season with a treasure trove of creative and educational ideas you can implement in your classroom. Choose some fun seasonal crafts and engaging activities to ensure that kids not only have fun but also learn valuable skills while staying cozy indoors.

The following suggestions are sure to captivate your students’ imagination, so read on below to discover some ideas for books, crafts, and activities designed to keep kids entertained and learning throughout the winter season.

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 Theme Crafts For Kids

Paper Bag Snowy Owl Craft – Kids can create their very own snowy owl puppet using a paper bag and our free template. It’s a hoot of a craft that brings the magic of imagination to their fingertips. Let their creativity take flight!

Ripped Paper Snowman Craft – Bring a snowman to life by ripping and pasting paper on our free snowman template! Kids will have a blast building their snowmen while also building their fine motor skills!

Paper Plate Walrus Craft – A simple paper plate can turn into a walrus by using a little paint and our free template! It’s a splash of fun that lets your child’s imagination run wild, bringing this arctic creature to life.

Paper Bag Olaf Craft – Your kids will have some frosty fun creating their own Olaf using a paper bag and common supplies. They’ll be involved in each step of bringing their favorite snowman to life, plus after crafting, Olaf will be ready for exciting pretend play adventures.

Winter Paper Activities

Kids can discover the joy of learning with our cute snowman do a dot printables! Your kids will have a blast while refining their fine motor skills, mastering counting, and recognizing letters. These engaging pages are ideal to use at home or in the classroom, and promise hours of indoor fun.

Watch as your children eagerly return to these educational printables, turning each session into a fun session of learning and creativity!

Get creative with our free penguin stick puppets! Kids can color, cut, and assemble their own adorable penguin companions. Once crafted, these penguin stick puppets transform playtime into an imaginative Antarctic adventure.

Watch your children’s creativity soar as they bring these penguin pals to life. The next time you need a screen free activity, reach for this fun craft that promises laughs while playing pretend. 

This set of four printable polar bear cutting activity pages is designed for kids to master scissor skills. They’ll cut along straight, curved, wavy, and zig-zagged lines. These pages offer a blend of creativity and learning when they match the polar bear illustrations and count how many there are in each box.

Watch as your little ones proudly showcase their handiwork, turning cutting practice into a delightful exploration of numbers, matching, and fine motor skills.

Use this printable snowman cut and paste book with your preschoolers and kindergarteners to introduce various jobs while promoting both reading and fine motor skills. With repetitive text for reading practice, kids will explore occupations, from construction worker to detective.

The cut and paste activity enhances fine motor skills, making learning a hands-on adventure. Your little ones will have “snow” much fun with this educational winter gem!

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