There’s something magical about winter! Whether you live somewhere that gets loads of snow, or you’re in the desert like us, it’s such a fun time of year!
Since kids are inside even more during the winter months, we’ve collected some of the best winter crafts for kids!
There are crafts here that will work for toddlers, preschoolers, prek and kindergarten children, and even some for young elementary school goers.
Make some of these simple winter crafts during Christmas break or any time the kids are stuck inside.
Winter Craft Ideas For Kids
Turn your child’s hand into this cute polar bear handprint craft. It’s easy enough for preschool and kindergarten children thanks to the free printable template.
This paper plate penguin craft for kids is a simple activity that combines painting and paper crafting to make an adorable little penguin!
Disney fans will love creating this snowglobe Olaf craft. It’s really easy to make and comes with a printable template too!
Turn your little one into a mini Eskimo with simple photo Eskimo craft for kids. This craft uses your child’s photo, some colored paper, and cotton balls so it’s cheap and fun! Plus, you can make it at home or at school to put on the bulletin board!
Build this easy snowman paper plate craft for kids when it’s just too cold to go outside. Download the free template today.
If you love arctic animal crafts, you’ll have fun making this arctic puffin card craft with the kids!
Learn how to make this puffy paint snowglobe craft. We’re sharing our simple, no-fail recipe to making puffy paint that your kids turn into snow!
Like most of our other winter crafts for kids, this one comes with a free printable template so there are no artistic skills needed to get the shapes right. This is one of our favorite winter crafts!
Make this adorable snowman headband craft with the kids on a cold winter’s day! It’s available in 2 version – one for crafting and one for coloring in!
Complete your Frozen crafts by making these Elsa and Anna snowglobes.
If your kids love handprint crafts, they’ll have a blast turning their little hands into this winter bird craft.
This cardinal handprint craft is great for working on fine motor skills. It requires a few small cuts with the bird’s feet, beak, and eye area so if your child isn’t ready for that yet, you’ll need to help them by cutting those pieces out.
If your kids love Frozen 2, they’ll want to learn how to make this simple toilet paper roll Olaf craft. It comes with a free printable so you can make it with toddlers and older children!
Want a simple winter craft that doubles as entertainment? Make this cute polar bear paper bag puppet!
Maybe you’ve done lots of handprint arts and crafts for kids, but have you ever done a footprint craft?! Transform cute little feet into these silly penguins with this footprint penguin craft for kids.
We give you the free penguin template so you can make a custom penguin with your children or students!
This popsicle stick snowman craft is a fun craft for grade-schoolers! Grab a few simple crafts supplies like popsicle sticks, yarn, buttons, googly eyes, and some glue and make your own special snowman.
This craft is great for working on hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills too!
What kids can resist making this adorable penguin headband craft?! Make it from paper or just color in the black and white template.
Lately, we’ve been doing more and more recycled crafts for kids. There’s something kinda cool about turning junk into a fun, new craft!
This egg carton snowman craft is a cute and simple craft that you can turn into a DIY ornament for your Christmas tree.
We can never make enough paper bag puppet crafts! This simple paper bag Olaf craft is great for Frozen 2 fans.
Do your kids love penguins? If so, they’ll have so much fun crafting these popsicle stick penguins together! They’re simple to make and great for families to make together this winter season.
We love the 3D feel of this walrus arctic animal craft for kids! Download the free printable template and your child and create their own wintery ocean scene.
Make this cute narwhal craft inspired by the movie Elf! It’s a simple paper craft that comes with a free template.
This festive little paper bag snowman craft is a fun craft even toddlers can help make!
Want even more paper bag puppet crafts? These penguin paper bag puppets are one of the cutest winter crafts ever!
Did you know you can make window clings at home with a little patience and some glue?
Create this adorable window cling snowman craft this winter! Your kids can customize them any way they want with foam sheets and markers.
This abominable snowman craft lets kids create their own adorable snowman. It also helps them develop important skills like hand-eye coordination, creativity, and problem-solving. It’s a perfect way to bond with them while exercising their sense of accomplishment.
Which winter craft are you and your kids going to make first?
Share With Us
Did you make any of these winter crafts with your children or students?
If so, snap a picture of them and share them with us on our Facebook page or in our private Facebook group!
Do you have another winter craft for kids you’d like to see us make? Let us know in the comments below.
Linda
Wednesday 18th of January 2023
How do I download the templates? Love your ideas
Sam
Wednesday 18th of January 2023
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 ?
Joanne Kaune
Monday 2nd of December 2019
I love all the crafts you have created for us to use. My children/babysit can't wait to see what we are going to make next.
Sam T
Monday 2nd of December 2019
Aww, thanks! I love that you're using them :)