This winter season, we’re packing in as many crafts for kids as we can! Wintertime is a great time of year to stay inside a bit more, keep warm, and make some crafts as a family.

Or maybe, you’re a teacher and you need some fun ideas for those snowy days when the kids can’t go outside for recess.

Either way, kids are going to have a blast making this snowman paper plate craft!

It’s simple and cheap to make, plus we’re giving you a free printable template so it’s super simple for kids to recreate.

Read our tutorial below or watch our step-by-step video that shows exactly how to make this adorable paper plate snowman craft! Also, be sure to take a peek at all of our snowman activities for more ideas.

Paper Plate Snowman

Supplies

Paper plates
Colored card stock or construction paper
Scissors
Glue stick
Black marker
Snowman paper plate 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 needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this snowman to life!

Hands holding paper plate snowman craft template

First, guide your child to cut out the snowman’s head from the paper plate by cutting just outside the smallest center circle of the plate.

Cut out the snowman’s body by cutting just inside the line where the ridges end. Place the pink cheeks in the middle of the smaller paper plate, one on each side, and glue in place.

Hands gluing cheeks onto paper plate snowman head

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Next, help your child glue the snowman’s carrot nose in the middle of the two cheeks.

Hands gluing snowman carrot nose onto paper plate snowman

Use the black marker to draw eyes and a mouth on the snowman.

Hands drawing snowman eyes onto paper plate snowman

Assemble the snowman’s hat by gluing the hat rim to the bottom of the main hat shape.

Place the completed black construction paper top hat on the snowman’s head and glue it in place.

Hands gluing hat onto paper plate snowman

Now, glue the longest piece of the snowman’s scarf about an inch below the top of the larger paper plate. Cut off any excess.

Hands gluing scarf onto paper plate snowman

Glue the two circles of black coal just beneath the scarf.

Hands gluing coal piece onto paper plate snowman

Finish the scarf by gluing the two pieces at an angle to the long piece of scarf.

Hands gluing scarf piece onto paper plate snowman

Cut three small (about 1″ slits) in the top middle of the snowman’s body. This will flatten the top and allow it to lay flat when gluing the two pieces together.

Hands making slit into paper plate with scissors

Finally, encourage your child to glue the snowman’s head onto the snowman’s body.

Hand gluing the head of the Snowman Paper Plate Craft

This super simple paper plate snowman craft is easy and fun for kids! We think this fun winter craft is easy enough that you can make it at home, at school, daycare, or the library.

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More Winter Ideas For Kids

Don’t let the wintery fun stop here! There are so many ways to get the kids engaged and learning throughout the winter season. We always gather our favorite books, crafts, and educational activities to make the most of this time of year. Keep reading for some fun ideas for you and your kids!

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!

Winter Themed Craft Ideas

Torn Paper Polar Bear Craft – This polar bear craft is a simple and interactive activity that’s perfect for kids! It’s not just about creating an adorable polar bear, but it’s also a fantastic way to boost fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in littles.

With each piece of paper they tear and glue onto the template, they’re learning and growing – and having fun while doing it

Penguin Handprint Craft– Kids will be excited as they transform their own handprints into adorable penguins, creating a chilly scene that’s anything but ordinary! The free template makes it super easy to create!

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Ripped Paper Snowman Craft – Ready for frosty fun? This ripped paper snowman craft is a “snow-brainer” for indoor winter activities, turning paper tearing and pasting into an avalanche of creativity!

Penguin Paper Plate Craft – Get ready to slide into fun with this adorable penguin craft that’s as cool as the Antarctic! With a splash of paint, a dash of glue, and a sprinkle of creativity, your little ones can transform a simple paper plate into a cute penguin, making every day feel like a snow day!

Snowman Activities For Kids

These free printable snowman worksheets are a fun way to practice handwriting, letter recognition, and scissor skills. Simply print out the worksheet, and let your child have fun tracing the letters and cutting out the shapes.

Who’s ready for some coloring? These snowman coloring pages are not only enjoyable for both younger and older kids, but they’re also beneficial!

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Coloring can help kids to develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative expression. These coloring pages often feature simple designs that are easy for even young children to color.

These snowman do a dot printables for kids are so much fun! They’re perfect for helping little ones work on fine motor skills, counting, and letter recognition. Kids can use dot markers, cotton balls, or other small items to complete each page.

The best part is that they are absolutely free! Just print them out and let your child have fun dotting away. These printables are also great for classroom teachers.

Get ready to embrace the winter chill with these fantastic, winter preschool prewriting printables! They’re not just a flurry of fun, but also an avalanche of learning, helping kids develop essential fine motor skills and pre-writing abilities.

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