Lately, we’ve been on a winter creating extravaganza! There’s nothing better than staying warm inside on a snow day and letting our creativity run wild.

This holiday season, we really wanted to make a statement with our decorations, and what better way to do that than by making our own?

This puffy paint snowglobe craft is just the cutest snowglobe we ever did see! It’s perfect for kids of all ages and uses simple supplies you can find in any store.

Read on below to see just how easy it is to make with your kids or students. Also, be sure to check out all of our fun winter crafts for kids.

Snowglobe Craft For Kids

Our free template makes this activity even easier to do, and the homemade puffy paint lets your kids make a fun snowy scene!

This puffy paint snowglobe is so much fun for kids to make and use, plus it’s so simple to whip up!

Supplies:

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Elmer’s Glue
Shaving cream
Paintbrush
Scissors
Fork
Snow globe template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)

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Directions:

Start by downloading the snow globe 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 snow globe to life!

First, guide your child to glue the star to the top of the tree.

hands gluing star to tree of snowglobe craft

Next, help your child to glue the ornaments all over the tree.

hands gluing ornament to tree of snowglobe craft

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Finish up the tree by gluing the trunk to the bottom and back of the tree.

hands gluing trunk to tree of snowglobe craft

Create the snow globe by gluing the bottom of the snow globe to the ball.

hand gluing snowglobe base to snowglobe ball

Place the completed Christmas tree in the middle of the snowglobe ball and glue it in place.

Make the homemade puffy paint by mixing equal parts shaving cream and Elmer’s glue in a bowl. An 1/8 cup of each was more than enough to cover 2 snowglobes. You’ll know it’s the perfect consistency when it looks like marshmallow fluff.

Finally, encourage your child to take the puffy paint and paint a bunch of snow on the bottom of the snowglobe and snowflakes all around the snowglobe ball.

hands painting puffy paint onto snow globe craft

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!

Puffy Paint Snowman Craft

Winter Unit For Kids

Keep going with the winter-themed fun! Create an entire winter unit study for kids loaded with fun activities, DIYs, and more. Below are some of our favorite ideas. We’re sure you’ll find a fun project (or two!) from our list

Christmas Children’s Book Ideas

First up on our list are books. We love all the benefits of reading aloud. It can help your child in so many ways including helping to improve their vocabulary, increase focus, and increase reading comprehension.

Below are some popular winter books for kids:

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!

hand holding snowglobe craft with a second one in the background

Kids’ Winter Crafts

We also love to do lots of projects! Kids will love creating because it’s fun, creative, and a great way to relieve stress. They’ll also learn how to use scissors properly while improving fine motor skills; following instructions, and increasing confidence!

Try adding in some of our favorite winter DIYs:

Photo Eskimo Craft – Take your little one on a winter adventure with this easy photo project. You can turn them into an eskimo in no time! This is perfect for getting kids in the winter spirit while staying inside during cold days.

Snowglobe Olaf Craft – This paper snowglobe Olaf is so easy and fun to make; it’s great for winter. All you need are a few simple supplies. This easy idea is perfect for Disney fans and would make a fun gift! Just add a special message to the back, and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind present.

Snowman Paper Plate Craft – This easy snowman is perfect for kids! This fun winter activity will keep them entertained and having fun. No painting is required, just some paper and markers. Have a blast creating these cute decorations with the whole family this winter.

Fun Winter Pattern Block Mats

Penguin Headband Craft – Kids will love making this adorable headband. They are easy to make, and you can either print them out or make them from paper. What kid doesn’t want a cute little penguin on their head? This is a fun activity for winter!

Winter Kids’ Activities

These snowy owl worksheets are a perfect winter activity to keep your kids learning and engaged. These activities include a letter s maze, a handwriting page, and a label the snowy owl page.

Kids love dot to dots and these polar bear dot to dot printables are a fun winter activity. This classic activity helps kids develop fine motor skills and helps them practice counting!

Collage image of Winter Kids' Activities

Want to help your kids with their scissor skills over winter break? These free printable penguin cutting activity printables are a great idea! The best part? They’ll have a ton of fun without making a lot of mess! Just download, print and let your kids get to work.

Related: Wintery Cardinal Handprint Craft

These winter fun count and graph worksheets are a great way for kids to practice counting, number recognition, and graphing skills. Print them onto white cardstock or construction paper for added durability. Watch as your kids count each item and color in the corresponding bar graph!

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