Winter is the time when kids can build snowmen, go sledding and enjoy the winter holidays with family.
When it’s too cold out or you just want something inside to do, we’ve got the perfect idea for you!
This snowman snowglobe craft is a great way to snuggle up and stay warm!
This craft is easy enough for kids of all ages to make (with supervision) and is super fun for kids as well. On top of that, it can help kids improve their scissor skills, focus, and fine motor skills.
We’re also giving you a free printable template so it’s easy to make with your own kids or an entire classroom. Print it and make this cute project during the winter season.
Also, be sure to check out all of our snowman activities for more wintery ideas.
Easy Snowman Craft For Kids
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Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Snowflake stickers
- Markers or crayons
- Snowglobe template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the snowglobe template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Begin by using crayons or markers to draw on the snowman’s carrot nose and cheeks.
Take the snowman and glue it in the middle of the snowglobe orb.
Next, glue the hat to the top of the snowman’s head.
Position the scarf right below the top snowball and glue it in place.
Create the base of the snowglobe by gluing the plaque to the middle of the base. Use a marker to write something on the plaque.
Take the completed base and it in front of the base of the snowglobe bulb.
Finish off by placing snowflake stickers around the snowglobe.
Isn’t this such a simple and fun winter craft for kids?!
Winter Unit For Kids
Do you want to create a winter themed unit study for kids to go along with this snowman craft? If so, read on below for our favorite ideas.
First up on our recommendation list are books! Reading to your kids can help them focus better, increase vocabulary, and learn to read themselves.
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!
Crafting is another activity we can’t seem to get enough of! Try adding in more winter crafts to help with fine motor skills, patience, and scissor practice.
- Popsicle Stick Walrus
- Photo Eskimo Craft
- Snowman Paper Plate Craft
- Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet Craft
Do your kids need some more fun learning activities? Try out these winter do a dot printables with them. They’ll help with fine motor skills, counting, patterns, visual discrimination, and more!
These winter I spy printables are a fun, no-prep activity that can help kids with memory, counting, and visual discrimination. Laminate them and have kids use them from time to time with dry erase markers!
Practice counting, number recognition, and counting with these winter counting activities. They’re a perfect activity for preschoolers.
Have some fun hands-on play with this winter animal playdough kit. It has lots of fun winter animals, playdough, and trinkets for kids to have lots of playtime!
Share With Us
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!
Snowman Snowglobe Craft For Kids
Build a cute winter snowglobe from paper with this snowman snowglobe craft!
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Snowflake stickers
- Markers or crayons
- Snowglobe template
Tools
Instructions
- Download the snowglobe template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin by using crayons or markers to draw on the snowman’s carrot nose and cheeks.
- Take the snowman and glue it in the middle of the snowglobe orb.
- Next, glue the hat to the top of the snowman’s head.
- Position the scarf right below the top snowball and glue it in place.
- Create the base of the snowglobe by gluing the plaque to the middle of the base. Use a marker to write something on the plaque.
- Take the completed base and it in front of the base of the snowglobe bulb.
- Optionally, use the black marker to draw arms on the snowman.
- Finish off by placing snowflake stickers around the snowglobe.
Printable Snowman Template
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Ann
Sunday 21st of January 2024
This looking interesting...I think my students will love it!
Sam
Monday 22nd of January 2024
Oh, great!
Mariah Sirk
Wednesday 10th of January 2024
Hi, I would the template for the snow globe please
Sam
Friday 12th 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 ◡̈
Kelly
Monday 18th of December 2023
I would like the template please
Sam
Monday 18th of December 2023
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
carole
Monday 4th of December 2023
pffff impossible de télécharger the snowglobe template...
Sam
Monday 4th of December 2023
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 ◡̈
Pri
Thursday 30th of November 2023
Would like to download the snowglobe craft template
Sam
Thursday 30th of November 2023
Hi! I just checked your email and it’s listed as “unconfirmed” which means you didn’t click the link in the first email. If you didn’t see it, my best guess is it landed in your junk folder. If you can check that folder for my email (sam@simpleeverydaymom.com) and click the link, you’ll be set ◡̈