Winter crafts for kids: Frosty fun for your little snow angels!

Winter is here and it’s time to get crafty with our mini snowflakes! We have loads of fun winter crafts for kids and crafty things and ideas to keep them entertained for hours.

These are perfect for preschoolers ages, toddlers and older kids too, to help them develop their fine motor skills and have fun.

Penguin headbands to snowy scenes made with salt and paint, we have something for everyone. We love how these can turn a cold day indoors into a winter wonderland of imagination.

Let’s get started with some easy, fun, easy winter crafts for kids, for kids that will make their eyes shine brighter than the lights.

Whether you’re a crafty pro or a beginner we have you covered with simple fun ideas to warm your heart and keep those tiny hands busy.

Quick Facts

• Winter crafts help kids develop skills and have fun

• There are loads of easy and fun ideas for all ages

• Crafting together creates memories and creativity

Winter Crafts for Kids

Winter crafts are a great way to keep the family, adults and the kids busy, entertained and creative on cold days.

Let’s get started with how to set up and create a crafting and art space and choose the right materials for your mini artists.

Choosing the Materials

We love your best ideas for using everyday items for easy and fun winter crafts!

Cotton balls are perfect for snow for snowman crafts. Blue and white paint are essentials for wintery scenes. Glitter is a must for that frosty sparkle!

Craft sticks are super versatile – use them for snowflakes or picture frames. Paper plates can be penguins or polar bears. Foam sheets in winter colors are great for cutting out shapes.

Remember safety first! Use child friendly scissors and non-toxic glue.

We want kids to be able to express themselves so include a variety of materials to encourage their imagination.

Setting Up Your Crafting Space

Let’s create a crafting corner!

Clear a table or spread a plastic tablecloth on the floor. Good lighting is key – natural light is best but a bright lamp will do.

Organize supplies in easy to reach containers.

We love using muffin tins for small items like buttons or pom poms. Put paper in a magazine holder for easy access.

Newspaper or disposable tablecloth over the work area.

Messes happen and that’s okay! Keep paper towels and wipes nearby for quick clean ups.

Don’t forget to get comfy! Add pillows if you’re crafting on the floor. Put on some winter tunes to get everyone in the mood.

Easy Winter Crafts

We have some super fun and simple winter crafts to keep your little ones entertained for hours! These are perfect winter crafts for kids with small hands and big imaginations.

Let’s get started with some cool crafts to bring the winter wonderland into your home.

Handprint Penguin Party

Who doesn’t love penguins? These little cuties are easy peasy!

Start with black construction paper for the body. Then trace your child’s hand on white paper for the belly. Cut it out and stick it on.

Add googly eyes or draw them on with markers. Orange construction paper is great for the beak and feet. Don’t forget a scarf made from scraps of fabric or paper!

This one is awesome because it’s so versatile.

Kids can add hats, bow ties or even little fish friends. It’s great for fine motor skills and fun.

Cotton Ball Snow Galore

Let’s bring the snow inside without the cold!

Grab some blue construction paper for the background. Now let your little ones go crazy with cotton balls and glue. They can make snowmen, snow covered trees or a winter scene.

Add some sparkle with glitter glue or silver markers. Cotton buds are perfect for icicles or tree branches.

For an extra special twist, mix some shaving cream with white glue to make puffy paint snow!

This one is super sensory friendly.

The soft cotton balls and cool glue are great for tactile fun. And it’s almost impossible for toddlers to mess up – just like real snow!

Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

Time to upcycle those popsicle sticks from summer!

Paint them white or leave them as is. Arrange six sticks in a star shape and hot glue the centers together. Now the fun part – decorating!

Get out the glitter, sequins and tiny pom poms. Kids can glue them on with white glue.

For a neater look use white paint to add dots and swirls. Metallic markers work great too!

When they’re dry hang them up with string or ribbon.

These make great window decorations or gift toppers ornaments. It’s a great way for children to practice patterns and symmetry while making something beautiful.

Preschool Winter Wonderland

Winter crafts are perfect for keeping the kids busy little ones busy and happy on cold days. We have some fun winter craft ideas to turn your preschool into a winter wonderland!

Paper Plate Penguins

Let’s waddle into some penguin fun! We love making these paper plate penguins. They’re easy peasy and cute.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Paper plates

• Black and white paint

• Orange construction paper

• Googly eyes

• Glue

Paint the paper plate black, leaving a white belly. While it dries, cut out little orange feet and a beak. Glue them on, add googly eyes and Bob’s your uncle! Your little penguin is ready to play.

We like to add some sparkly sequins for extra sparkle. It’s like our penguins are ready for a glittery winter party!

Fingerprint Snowmen Fun

Who doesn’t love a snowman? With this one we can make loads of tiny snowmen without freezing our fingers ornaments off!

You’ll need:

• White paint

• Blue construction paper

• Black marker

• Orange marker or crayon

Dip those little fingers in white paint and press onto the blue paper. Three fingerprints stacked make one snowman. Let it dry then use the black marker to add eyes, buttons and arms.

The orange marker or crayon is perfect for cute carrot noses. We love seeing all the different cute snowman personalities that pop up!

Polar Bear Pals

Time to get snuggly with some polar bear crafts! These little bears are a hit with all ages of kids and our preschoolers.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• White paper plates

• Cotton balls

• Black construction paper

• Glue

Cut the paper plate in half – that’s your bear’s body. Glue on lots of cotton balls for that fluffy look. Cut small circles from black paper for the eyes and nose.

We like to use pipe cleaners ornaments for whiskers – it adds a fun texture! Some of us even sprinkle a bit of glitter for icy sparkle. Our polar bears look ready for a winter adventure!

Developmental Benefits

Winter crafts aren’t just a fun activity – they’re great for helping little ones grow and learn! Let’s get into some cool ways to develop those little brains and bodies.

Fine Motor Fun with Crafts

We love winter art and seeing those little fingers at work! Winter crafts for toddlers and preschoolers are perfect for fine motor skills.

Try a snowman craft with cotton balls. Kids can practice their pincer grasp while they enjoy making up a snowman.

For an extra challenge make a snowy owl craft with feathers or torn paper. This activity helps develop those hand muscles needed for writing later on.

And don’t forget penguin crafts! Gluing small pom-poms or sequins onto create a penguin shape is great for children developing fine motor skills.

Sensory Play

Winter is full of cool textures and sensations. We can tap into that with some fun sensory play ideas!

Create a winter wonderland sensory bin with fake snow, pinecones and small winter figures. This lets kids explore different textures and use their imagination.

Make winter scented playdough.

Add a pinch of peppermint extract for a fun smell that’ll make them think of candy canes.

Rolling, squishing and shaping the dough helps develop hand strength and creativity.

For a messy but fun time set up ice painting.

Freeze water with food coloring in ice cube trays, then let kids paint on paper with the melting cubes. It’s a cool science lesson and art project all in one!

Wrap-Up with a Bow: Displaying Your Winter Crafts

Let’s take those cute winter winder crafts for kids ideas and turn them into awesome decorations! We’ll show you how to make your kids’ creations shine and spread some winter magic.

From Crafts to Décor

Got a heap of your winter craft ideas and crafts? Time to display them!

We love using winter hats and mittens as wall art. Just hang them on hooks or a cute clothesline. So cute!

For an arctic theme grab some blue and white fabric.

Drape it over shelves or tables to make a snowy backdrop for craft displays winter art projects. Pop those polar bear crafts on top and voila! Winter art wonderland!

Don’t forget windows!

Stick paper snowflakes on glass for a frosty feel. Or hang the snowflakes on globes from ribbons in different lengths. It’s like indoor icicles!

Share the Winter Love

Why keep all that cuteness to ourselves season long? Let’s spread some winter joy!

Host a whole craft store side show for family and friends. Set up little stations to display each type of craft. Add some hot cocoa and you’ve got a party!

We love sharing the love online too.

Take pics of your kids with their winter crafts, and post them. Use fun winter hashtags to connect heart crafty things with other crafty parents.

Got extra crafts? Donate them!

Nursing homes and hospitals love getting kids winter decorations. It’s a great and easy way to teach kids about giving back.

All crafts are awesome.

Even if it’s not great, it’s handmade. That’s what makes it a wonderful winter wonderland!