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Winter Owl Craft For Kids (Free Printable Template)

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When winter arrives, some animals, like the snowy owl, are perfectly suited to thrive in the chilly temperatures! This beautiful bird is found in the Arctic region and inspired this fun winter activity with your kids.

Introduce your kiddos to this fascinating animal by making this cute winter owl craft! Children will create a snowy owl dressed up in a cozy winter hat and scarf. 

Check out even more snowy owl activities for plenty of ways to continue exploring these incredible and beautiful birds while developing essential skills.

Snowy Owl Craft For Winter

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It’s a playful way to spark curiosity about wildlife while developing fine motor skills through cutting, coloring, and assembling the owl’s accessories.

Be sure to download our free owl template and gather a few basic supplies like colored paper, scissors, and glue. This project is easy to follow, and your child will love bringing the snowy owl to life.

Supplies

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Directions

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

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First, guide your child to glue the wings on both sides of the body.

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Next, help your child glue the purple scarf on the neck of the owl.

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Glue the eyes above the scarf.

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Position the beak below the eyes and glue it in place.

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

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Place the hat band on the bottom portion of the hat and glue it down.

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Next, glue the hat pom to the top portion of the hat.

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Finally, encourage your child to glue the hat on the head of the Owl.

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While you’re here, check out our Winter crafts. There are so many fun ideas!

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Kids Winter Ideas

When the cold weather makes it hard to venture outside, there’s still plenty of fun indoors! Winter is the perfect time to get into hands-on projects and activities to keep kids engaged and learning.

These DIY projects and educational activities are easy and will help kids develop new skills while having fun. Keep reading below for various ideas, including books, crafts, and activities that will entertain and inspire your little ones all winter!

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Winter Animal Books For Kids

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.

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Winter Themed Crafts

Moving Polar Bear Paper Plate Craft—With a little imagination, kids can go on an Arctic adventure! This interactive DIY turns a simple paper plate into a snowy landscape where the polar bear can move! It’ll spark their creativity, fine motor skills, and imaginative play!

Walrus Arctic Animal Craft – Help your kids create a fun winter scene with a walrus in the icy Arctic waters! This engaging activity is perfect for staying busy indoors during the winter season. It’s a creative way for kids to learn about Arctic animals while developing fine motor skills.

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Penguin Paper Plate Craft – Who knew the cutest penguin is made out of a paper plate!? That’s what you’ll get when your kids make this waddling winter friend with a little paint and a few basic supplies. Grab the template so kids can learn about penguins using their artistic skills!

Olaf Puppet Craft – Kids of all ages will love making an Olaf puppet from a paper bag! This simple project requires no special supplies, and kids get to be hands-on with every step, from cutting to gluing. Once they’re done, it’s perfect for pretend play!

Winter Activities For Kids

These polar bear worksheets will be a hit with preschool and kindergarten kids! This set will teach children about polar bears while completing simple, fun activities. Included is a letter Pp maze, labeling a polar bear, and a page to practice handwriting.

These worksheets cover essential skills like letter recognition, scissor skills, and penmanship. The winter theme adds a seasonal twist that makes learning even more exciting.

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This winter themed activity is perfect for keeping little hands busy and minds active! Our winter pattern block mats are a fantastic way for preschool and kindergarten kids to develop fine motor skills while learning shapes and colors!

No prep is required—just download and print for an easy and fun indoor activity. Kids can explore patterns, improve their shape recognition, and engage in hands-on learning.

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Winter is the perfect time to learn about penguins, one of the most fascinating animals on earth! These cute penguin stick puppets are a fun winter activity that encourages imaginative play and learning.

Kids can use their creativity as they color, cut, and play with their penguin puppets. Download the free printable and get started today!

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Preschoolers love coloring, so have them explore their artistic abilities with these winter coloring pages! These pages are a fun and educational activity for kids, as they color winter-themed items and words.Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet

They’ll expand their vocabulary by learning about different winter items and honing their fine motor skills. Whether you’re looking for a fun afternoon project or an engaging way to learn, these printables are a great way to foster creativity and skill development!

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Winter Owl Craft

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Introduce your kiddos to snowy owlls by making this cute winter owl craft!
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Owl template

Instructions

  • Download the template, print it, and cut out the pieces.
  • Begin by gluing the wings on the side of the body.
  • Next, glue the scarf on the neck of the owl.
  • Glue the eyes above the scarf.
  • Position the beak below the eyes and glue it in place.
  • Now, glue the feet to the bottom portion of the body.
  • Place the hat band on the bottom portion of the hat and glue it down.
  • Next, glue the hat pom to the top portion of the hat.
  • Finish off by gluing the hat on the head of the owl.

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Betsy

Tuesday 4th of February 2025

Love this for our class!

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Wednesday 5th of February 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.

lena

Sunday 2nd of February 2025

cool

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Monday 3rd of February 2025

Thank you!

Linda

Saturday 18th of January 2025

This is so cute! Can't wait to try this with my class!

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Sunday 19th of January 2025

Thank you! Hope it brings lots of smiles to your students!

Doreen

Wednesday 15th of January 2025

So cute!!!

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Friday 17th of January 2025

Aww, thank you!

Suzy

Wednesday 15th of January 2025

Thank you

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Wednesday 15th of January 2025

Glad I could help!

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