Tissue Paper Polar Bear Craft For Kids [Free Template]

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Winter is the perfect time to craft! It’s freezing outside so kids will be indoors more. And with more time inside, kids can get a little too stir crazy!

If you’re running out of ideas, this tissue paper polar bear craft is the perfect way to keep kids entertained and working on their fine motor skills. The free printable template is easy to follow, and kids will love creating this cute animal.

Plus, it’s a great way to work on color recognition and creativity too! So download the template today and get started. Also, be sure to check out all our polar bear activities for kids for more wintery ideas!

Fun Polar Bear Craft

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Supplies

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Tissue paper squares
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Polar Bear Template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)

Directions

Download the polar bear template and print it out.

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Use the glue stick to fill in a large section of the polar bear head. Take white tissue paper squares, crinkle, and place them all over the glue until the head is complete.

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Next, glue colored tissue paper squares all over the polar bear’s scarf.

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Take the polar bear’s mouth and nose and glue it in the middle of the head, just above the scarf.

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Place the eyes above the nose and glue them onto the tissue paper.

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Position the pink inner ears on each ear and glue them down.

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Create the polar bear’s winter hat by gluing the base to the front and bottom of the beanie, then glue the pom to the top and the back of the beanie.

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Finish by gluing the completed hat to the top of the polar bear’s head.

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Trim off the bottom along the line and your child is done!

Don’t you love this 3D winter animal craft?

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Winter Ideas For Kids

Do you want more ideas to keep your children or students occupied during these cold winter months? If so, read on below for our favorite ideas.

If you’re anything like us, you know that reading to your kids is a wonderful way to help them learn and grow. It can help their imagination flourish, help them learn new vocabulary, and increase their focus.

Polar Bear Island is a fun book for winter! Polar Bear Island is just that – only for polar bears! That is until Kirby the penguin comes to visit. She turns the place around and adds tons of interesting excitement, but will the polar bears let her stay? You have to check it out and see for yourself!

Tacky The Penguin– This is a great book for children to learn about acceptance and valuing others for exactly who they are.

Owl Babies– A sweet book that teaches kids that Mom always comes back! It’s especially great for children who may have separation anxiety.

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Kids’ Winter Crafts

Add in lots more winter crafts! Crafting can help children learn to follow directions, work on using scissors, and help with creativity. Here are some of our favorite ideas:

Handprint Cardinal Craft – Give your kids a winter-themed craft to do with their hands. This handprint cardinal craft is easy and fun! Perfect for an afternoon of crafts or as the centerpiece at your next holiday party.

Photo Eskimo Craft – Kids love to get in the spirit of winter. This craft is a fun way to do just that! Using construction paper and easy-to-find supplies you can help your kids create an adorable little winter character with this photo tutorial.

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Popsicle Stick Walrus – One of the best things about winter is all the snow and ice. But what do you do when it’s too cold to go outside? Warm up indoors by making this simple popsicle stick craft for kids!

Handprint Arctic Fox – Create this adorable arctic fox by adding some winter cuteness to your child’s handprints. This is a perfect craft to bring back memories! It also makes the perfect keepsake that you can hang on the wall or fridge.

Winter Activities For Kids

Print these winter do a dot printables to use at home with the kiddos! This is a no-prep activity that will keep your little ones busy this winter, and they’ll learn while doing them.

Polar bears are one of the cutest and cuddliest animals in the world! With our free printable polar bear worksheets, kids in preschool and kindergarten can have fun while learning. Not only do they get to practice their fine motor skills like handwriting and cutting with scissors, but also practice recognizing letters by finding the ‘P’ for polar bear.

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Encourage your young learner to practice their fine motor skills with these free printable penguin cutting activity pages! It’s a fun way to help kids become more familiar with cutting out shapes (like rectangles) and following lines. With cute illustrations of these winter birds, this activity has entertaining visuals that will ensure they stay busy while also learning. Get ready to watch them dive into precision with these delightful activities!

Winter is a wonderful time of year, and there’s no better way to make the most of this magical season than with some fun winter do a dot printables! These fantastic activities are a great way for kids to enjoy learning patterns, counting, and number recognition. Not only do they bring lots of fun to any wintry day, but they also help kids sharpen their skills in an engaging and imaginative way. Give your kids plenty of chances for learning and play with these wonderful winter worksheets!

Winter Fun

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5 from 4 votes

Tissue Paper Polar Bear Craft For Kids

Author: Sam
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
This tissue paper polar bear craft is perfect to keep the kids busy during these cold winter months!

Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Tissue paper squares
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Polar bear template

Instructions

  • Download the polar bear template and print it out.
  • Use the glue stick to fill in a large section of the polar bear's head. Take white tissue paper squares, crinkle them, and place them all over the glue until the head is complete.
  • Next, glue colored tissue paper squares all over the polar bear's scarf.
  • Take the polar bear's mouth and nose and glue them in the middle of the head, just above the scarf.
  • Place the eyes above the nose and glue them onto the tissue paper.
  • Position the pink inner ears on each ear and glue them down.
  • Create the polar bear's winter hat by gluing the base to the front and bottom of the beanie, then glue the pom to the top and the back of the beanie.
  • Finish by gluing the completed hat to the top of the polar bear's head.

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Free Tissue Paper Polar Bear Craft Template

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Meet Sam

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.

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72 Comments

  1. thank you so much !!!!

    1. You’re so welcome! Glad I could help!

    1. Thank you! So glad you liked it!

  2. Please send me the polar bear template

    1. Of course! All you need to do is click the image at the end of the post that says, “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” and then enter your email in the form, and you’ll get the template link ◡̈

  3. This craft is perfect for fine motor skills!

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      Totally agree! It’s a fun way to get those little hands working!

  4. My preschool kids would love this

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      That’s awesome! To get the template, click the “Click To Unlock!” button on the image at the end of the post, sign up or log in to your free SEM+ account, and then click the unlocked image to go to the download page.

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      Hi! To get the template, click the “Click To Unlock!” button on the image at the end of the post, sign up or log in to your free SEM+ account, and then click the unlocked image to go to the download page.

  5. Jaime beaucoup l’activité

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      Thank you! To get the template, click the “Click To Unlock!” button on the image at the end of the post, sign up or log in to your free SEM+ account, and then click the unlocked image to go to the download page.

  6. I would love the Tissue Paper Polar Bear template!

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      Hi! To get the template, click the “Click To Unlock!” button on the image at the end of the post, sign up or log in to your free SEM+ account, and then click the unlocked image to go to the download page.

  7. Very nice and funny activity for kids

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      Happy to hear it! It’s such a great way for kids to have fun while learning.

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      Hi! To get the template, click the “Click To Unlock!” button on the image at the end of the post, sign up or log in to your free SEM+ account, and then click the unlocked image to go to the download page.

  8. katherine klinger says:

    Thank you! adorable craft for kindergarten

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      Really appreciate that—kindergarteners will definitely have a blast with it!

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      So happy to hear that, thank you!

  9. Paula Briel says:

    Cute project for preschoolers and kindergarten

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      So happy you like it! Perfect for keeping the kiddos busy and creative.

  10. Yes please and thank you.

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      Hi! To get the template, click the “Click To Unlock!” button on the image at the end of the post, sign up or log in to your free SEM+ account, and then click the unlocked image to go to the download page.

  11. Please share polar bear template

    1. Hi! To get the template, click the “Click To Unlock!” button on the image at the end of the post, sign up or log in to your free SEM+ account, and then click the unlocked image to go to the download page.

  12. Please send the Tissue Bear template. 🙂 Thank you!

    1. Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the confirmation link sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, you just need to enter your email in the form at the end of the post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

  13. This craft looks so cute. I would appreciate a template sent to my email. Thanks!

    1. Thanks! 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 ◡̈

  14. Please send template, I subscribed

    1. 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 ◡̈

  15. Gabrielle Hardeway says:

    Please send the polar bear. He’s too adorable.

    1. 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 ([email protected]) and click the link, you’ll be set ◡̈

  16. Andrea Valencia says:

    Please send me the polar bear tissue papaper template. Super cute to do this winter with the kids

    1. 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 ◡̈

  17. Please send me the cute polar bear template; thanks!

    1. 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.

  18. Please send the polar bear template

    1. 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 🙂

    1. Thanks!

  19. Betty Smith says:

    May i please have the Polar Bear craft for kids template?
    Thank you

    1. 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 ?

  20. Polar bear template please and thank you

    1. Of course! 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 ?

  21. Magdalena says:

    Can I have the template please?

    1. 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 ?

  22. can i please have the template? Really need it for my students!!☺️☺️

    1. 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 ?

    1. No problem!

  23. Thanks a lot! It’s a beautiful and creative idea!!:)

    1. You’re welcome! Glad you like it!

  24. Hello, may I have the paper polar bear craft for kids please?

    1. 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 ?

    1. 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 ?

  25. Can I have the template please

    1. Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you ?

  26. please send polar bear template

    1. Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you ?

  27. Vickie Johnson says:

    Please send me the cute polar bear template; thanks!

    1. Of course! All you have to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you ?

    2. Camilla Thybo says:

      Please send me the template of the cute polar bear

    3. Of course! All you need to do is click the image at the end of the post that says, “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” and then enter your email in the form, and you’ll get the template link ◡̈

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