Winter is one of the best times to craft with the kids, especially on extra cold days when you’re stuck inside! This snowman headband craft is a fun and easy activity for young kids.

Watch our quick video tutorial to see exactly how to make this fun Christmas headband craft. Also, be sure to look through all of our snowman activities for kids.

Printable Snowman Hat

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We love doing headband crafts, but this one is our new favorite!

It’s super easy to make and perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten children.

All you need to do is print out the template and get crafting! If your kiddo doesn’t want to make this as a craft, you can also print it out in black and white and let them color it instead.

Supplies

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Glue
Scissors
Tape or stapler
Snowman 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 template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this snowman to life!

hands holding snowman headband craft template

First, guide your child to glue the snowman’s eyes in the middle of the head section of the headband.

hands gluing eyes to snowman headband craft

Next, help your child place the carrot nose in between the eyes and glue it in place.

hands gluing nose to snowman headband craft

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Position the cheeks slightly on top of the lower part of the eye and glue them down.

hands gluing cheeks to snowman headband craft

Assemble the snowman’s mouth by gluing the tongue to the mouth. Use the scissors to trim off any excess paper. Glue the completed mouth just below the carrot nose.

hands gluing mouth to snowman headband craft

Finish off the snowman by gluing his top hat to either side of his head.

hands gluing hat to snowman headband craft

Complete the headband by taping or stapling a headband extender to both ends of the headband base.

hands taping extender to snowman headband craft

Don’t you think this snowman is a cute winter craft for kids? This snowman Christmas paper crown hat is also perfect for the holiday season!

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Winter Ideas For Kids

Want lots of ideas to add to this craft to make a whole winter-themed unit?

We’re giving you our favorite ideas so you can spend less time planning and doing more! Check out our ideas below.

Winter Children’s Books

Of course, you have to add some winter books to the mix! These are some of our favorites. You can grab them from your local library or pick them up on Amazon to add to your home collection.

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!

Kids’ Winter Crafts

Next up are winter crafts. We love creating, and it’s so good for children to develop skills, too! Below are some of our readers’ favorite winter projects:

Cute Puffy Paint Penguin Craft

Puffy Paint Snowglobe Craft – You’ll be delighted with how easy it is to whip up a batch of puffy paint. All you need is 2 ingredients! Then, let your kiddos go to town, creating their puffy paint snowglobes. They’ll love watching the paint puff up as they work. And they’ll be so proud of their finished creations. It’s the perfect winter craft for little ones

Paper Bag Snowy Owl Craft – Looking for a fun winter craft for the kids? Why not try making a paper bag snowy owl? This project is perfect for stimulating imagination and creativity, and it’s also super easy to make.

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Handprint Walrus Craft – This walrus craft is too adorable for words! It’s perfect for small hands to make, and there’s no messy paint needed. Just some simple crafting supplies, and you’re all set. The large scale is perfect for little ones, and they’ll love seeing their handprints on the finished project.

Paper Bag Penguin Craft – After a long day of frolicking in the snow, your little ones will be exhausted. What better way to help them wind down than crafting these adorable penguins? Not only are they simple to make, but they can also put on a puppet show for the whole family to enjoy.

Winter Kids’ Activities

Besides crafts, kids also love these Winter I Spy printables. All you need to do is download, print, and let the kids play! These printables are great for counting and working on visual discrimination.

Winter is a great time to break out the fun printables! These winter do a dot printables are not only fun for kids but also help develop fine motor skills, letter recognition, and counting.

Collage image of the Winter Kids' Activities

These snowman coloring pages are the best no-prep, low-mess activity for a cold winter day. Kids can use their creativity to color and decorate the snowmen however they want! They’re free to download and print, making them a great option for parents or teachers looking for an easy winter activity.

This winter snowman matching game will help your kiddos learn to count, recognize patterns, and develop critical thinking skills. It’s a fun way to incorporate learning into playtime! Plus, the snowman theme is perfect for winter.

Paper Plate Winter Hat Craft

Did you make this activity with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!

For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

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