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 (unlock the image at the end of the post to go to the download page)
Directions
Download the polar bear template and print it out.

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.

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

Take the polar bear’s mouth and nose and glue it 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.

Trim off the bottom along the line and your child is done!
Don’t you love this 3D winter animal craft?

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.
Here are some of the best winter animal books.
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.

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.

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.

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
- Kids will look super cute in this sweet snowman shirt!
- These adorable penguin soaps are great for encouraging kids to wash their hands.
- This penguin playdough kit is great for sensory play!
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Tissue Paper Polar Bear Craft For Kids
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.
- Trim off the bottom along the line and your child is done!
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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.
Michelle
Friday 31st of January 2025
This craft is perfect for fine motor skills!
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Sunday 2nd of February 2025
Totally agree! It’s a fun way to get those little hands working!
jennifer
Friday 31st of January 2025
My preschool kids would love this
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Friday 31st of January 2025
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.
Amy
Wednesday 29th of January 2025
Please
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Wednesday 29th of January 2025
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.
Mima
Thursday 16th of January 2025
Jaime beaucoup l'activité
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Friday 17th of January 2025
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.
Tina
Tuesday 7th of January 2025
I would love the Tissue Paper Polar Bear template!
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Wednesday 8th of January 2025
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.