Snowy owls thrive in cold, frosty conditions, making them a perfect inspiration for a cozy winter activity. If you’re looking for something fun and engaging to do when learning about winter animals, this project is just the thing!

Have kids use their creativity by making this torn paper snowy owl craft. It’s a wonderful hands-on activity that gets kids away from their screens while they practice important skills like bilateral coordination and fine motor control.

If you want additional activities and projects celebrating these amazing creatures, check out our other snowy owl activities.

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To put the finishing touches on this project, download our free owl template! It’s the perfect guide for kids as they piece together their snowy owl masterpiece. Just gather your materials, print the template, and you’re ready to start this fun winter craft.

Supplies

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Glue stick
Scissors
Markers
White paint pen
Snowy owl template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)

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Directions

Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this snowy owl to life!

Hand holding the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft template

First, guide your child to spread the glue on the snowy owl’s body.

Hand spreading the glue of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

Next, tear the white paper into small pieces, then glue them onto the owl shape.

Hand gluing the torn paper of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

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Glue the wings to the sides of the body.

Hand gluing the wings of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

Position the eyes in the center of the face and glue them in place.

Hand gluing the eyes of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

Now, help your child glue the beak between and below the eyes.

Hand gluing the beak of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

Place the cheeks below the eyes and glue them down.

Hand gluing the cheeks of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

Next, glue the feet to the bottom portion of the body.

Hand gluing the feet of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

Draw the eyebrows above the eyes.

Hand drawing the eyebrows of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

Now, draw the feathers in the belly part.

Hand drawing the feathers of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

Finally, encourage your child to draw the snowflakes on the background paper.

Hand drawing the snowflakes of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

While you’re here, explore our Winter crafts. It’s filled with lots of fun and creative ideas!

Hand holding finished example of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

Easy Winter Ideas For Kids

Keep the fun going this winter with some of our favorite ideas that are perfect for the season. Choose from printables and projects that are packed with puzzles, cutting, tracing, counting and more to keep kids entertained while boosting essential skills.

These ideas will offer a fresh way to explore during winter break, when learning about the season, or about animals that thrive in the cold. Keep reading for book suggestions, hands-on projects, and educational activities that are perfect for the winter season.

Two finished example of the Torn Paper Snowy Owl Craft

Winter Animal Books For Kids

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.

Preschool Winter Crafts

Snowman Paper Cup Craft – Transform an ordinary paper cup into a jolly snowman full of winter cheer! Kids will love decorating the cup to bring their frosty friend to life. It’s a simple yet fun activity that’s perfect for chilly days and guaranteed to melt hearts.

Related: Penguin Worksheets

Arctic Fox Popsicle Stick Craft – Turn popsicle sticks into a sly and snowy arctic fox with our free template. Kids can make a frosty fox while painting, gluing, and assembling this wintery wonder. It’s a cool activity that’s perfect for little hands and inspires their imaginations.

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Hatching Penguin Craft – Hatch some winter fun with this adorable baby penguin! Kids will love creating a little penguin peeking out of its shell. It’s a cute way to celebrate new beginnings and the frosty wonders of the season.

Polar Bear Name Craft – Help kids create an adorable polar bear cub sitting on a glacier made from the letters of their name! It’s a creative way to practice spelling their name and letter recognition. Add snowflakes for a frosty finish, and watch their creativity sparkle in this winter project!

Animals In Winter Activities

Keep your little ones entertained and smiling this winter with these adorable penguin dot to dots! Not only are they fun, but they’re also educational. Kids will love connecting the dots to reveal three penguins, coloring their creations, and boosting hand-eye coordination.

These no-prep worksheets make learning a breeze for parents and educators alike. Young learners will practice counting, number recognition, and fine motor skills while creating their frosty penguin masterpieces.

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When cold, wet winter days keep kids indoors, these walrus worksheets bring fun and learning to them! Kids will boost fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and letter recognition while exploring these big-tusked sea mammals.

They’re great for handwriting practice, scissor skills, and problem-solving when they trace the letter W, label walrus anatomy, and navigate a letter maze. These no-prep worksheets turn indoor time into an exciting and educational time kids will love!

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Let your kids go on a frosty coloring adventure with these polar bear color by numbers! These worksheets are great for practicing hand-eye coordination, color recognition, and number matching.

These three printables are fun and educational since kids will practice number recognition, color words, and matching them up to see a cuddly polar bear come to life. It’s the perfect no-prep activity to keep little hands busy and creative on chilly days.

Make winter learning fun with these engaging polar bear worksheets! These adorable activities are perfect for kids ages 3-5, helping them strengthen fine motor skills while exploring the letter P and its sound.

There are five unique worksheets to choose from to keep kids entertained and engaged as they practice hand-eye coordination, hand strength, and precision. They’re great to incorporate into your winter lessons and a must-have for chilly days indoors!

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