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
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Supplies
- Paper plates
- Colored card stock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Black marker
- Snowman paper plate template (unlock free template at the end of the post)
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!
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.
Next, help your child glue the snowman’s carrot nose in the middle of the two cheeks.
Use the black marker to draw eyes and a mouth on the 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.
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.
Glue the two circles of black coal just beneath the scarf.
Finish the scarf by gluing the two pieces at an angle to the long piece of scarf.
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.
Finally, encourage your child to glue the snowman’s head onto the snowman’s body.
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.
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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!
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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Snowman Paper Plate Craft
Make this cute and easy snowman paper plate craft with the kids this winter!
Materials
- Paper plates
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Black marker
- Snowman paper plate template
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- Download the snowman paper plate template, print it, and cut out the pieces.
- Begin by cutting 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 them in place.
- Next, glue the snowman’s carrot nose in the middle of the two cheeks.
- Use the black marker to draw on the snowman’s eyes and mouth.
- Assemble the snowman’s hat by gluing the hat rim to the bottom of the main hat piece.
- Place the completed hat on the snowman’s head and glue it in place.
- Now, glue the longest piece of the scarf about an inch below the top of the larger paper plate. Cut off any excess.
- Glue the two circles of black coal just beneath the scarf.
- Finish the scarf by gluing the two pieces at an angle to the long piece of scarf.
- Cut three small (about 1” slits) in the top middle of the snowman’s body. This will flatten the top out and allow it to lay flat when gluing the two pieces together.
- Finish off by gluing the snowman’s head onto the snowman’s body.
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Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
D
Saturday 9th of November 2024
Please give
Sam
Saturday 9th of November 2024
Of course! To get the template, you'll need to have a free Grow account. If you are a free SEM+ Grow subscriber, please login (by clicking the “login or sign up free to unlock” button on the image) and it'll unlock the download image. If not, you can sign up for free and it'll also unlock.
Karen
Saturday 9th of November 2024
I would like the template plz
Sam
Saturday 9th of November 2024
Of course! To get the template, you'll need to have a free Grow account. If you are a free SEM+ Grow subscriber, please login (by clicking the “login or sign up free to unlock” button on the image) and it'll unlock the download image. If not, you can sign up for free and it'll also unlock.
Judy
Sunday 3rd of November 2024
I can't find the template. I teach art with my morning program and i live you craft ideas but I have a hard time finding and downloading your templates. Can you please help me?
Sam
Monday 4th of November 2024
Sorry it's not clear - it's the locked image near the end of the post. To get the template, you'll need to have a free Grow account. If you are a free SEM+ Grow subscriber, please login (by clicking the “login or sign up free to unlock” button on the image) and it'll unlock the download image. If not, you can sign up for free and it'll also unlock.
Diane
Tuesday 15th of October 2024
I want to try this
Sam
Tuesday 15th of October 2024
Great! To get the template, you'll need to have a free Grow account. If you are a free SEM+ Grow subscriber, please login (by clicking the “login or sign up free to unlock” button on the image) and it'll unlock the download image. If not, you can sign up for free and it'll also unlock. For more information on how this works, you can check out the details here.
gg
Tuesday 16th of January 2024
template please for paper plate snowman
Sam
Tuesday 16th of January 2024
Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈