Winter is the perfect season to spark creativity and keep little hands busy indoors.
These 25 fun and easy winter crafts combine simple materials with imaginative ideas to celebrate the chilly season.
Whether you're looking for classroom activities, weekend fun, or holiday crafts, this collection has something to warm every child's heart!
25 Winter Crafts for Kids to Make
These delightful projects bring the magic of winter indoors, perfect for snowy days and cozy afternoons.
1. Yarn-Wrapped Tin Can Snowman
Transform a recycled tin can into an adorable cozy snowman by wrapping it with white yarn and adding fluffy blue earmuffs and a cheerful face. Find the full tutorial on our blog.
2. Toilet Paper Roll Snowman with Headphones
Create the coolest snowman on the block with this trendy toilet paper roll craft featuring stylish pink headphones and a sparkly purple scarf. Find the full tutorial on our blog.
3. Adorable Paper Penguin Winter Craft
Make cute paper penguins with black and white construction paper, featuring sweet sleepy eyes, orange beaks, and rosy pink cheeks. Find the full tutorial on our blog.
4. Melted Snowman Paper Plate Craft
Create a whimsical melting snowman using a curved paper plate with a black top hat, googly eyes, and cheerful smile. Find the full tutorial on our blog.
6. Snowy Owl Paper Cup Winter Craft
A fun and simple craft where kids create a snowy owl using a paper cup and craft materials, perfect for winter-themed activities.
7. Winter Hats Craft for Kids
This craft lets children design colorful and cozy winter hats from paper, encouraging creativity and fine motor skills.
8. Winter Animals Paper Chain
Kids can make a a set of 3 winter animals that connect like a chain, combining art and winter fun in an easy-to-follow project.
9. Moving Polar Bear Cub Craft
This moving polar bear cub is cute! Cradle it in your hands and move its head from side to side! A fun winter craft for kids of all ages.
10. Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet
Easy and cute handprint walrus craft with the kids this winter! Fun winter craft idea for kids that comes with a free template! Make for preschool, kinder & elementary kids.
11. Coffee Filter Snowflakes
Learn how to fold and cut these coffee filter snowflakes. Take this winter craft to the next level by dyeing them using markers and water.
12. Pine Cone Snowy Owl Craft
Kids transform pine cones into adorable snowy owls, combining nature with crafty creativity for a seasonal project.
13. Whimsical Winter Newspaper Penguin Craft
Using recycled newspapers, kids make charming penguin figures, promoting eco-friendly crafting in winter.
14. Snowman Paper Plate Craft
A fun and easy craft where kids build a snowman using paper plates and basic art supplies, ideal for winter play.
15. Arctic Puffin Card Craft
Children create cute arctic puffin cards, blending wildlife education with hands-on crafting.
16. Beaded Snowflake Craft for Kids
This snowflake craft for kids is a great winter project combining hands-on math learning and fine motor activities. Learn how to make the beaded snowflake ornament.
17. Puffy Paint Snow Globe Craft For Kids
Kids make a winter-themed snow globe using paper plates, engaging their imagination with a hands-on project.
18. Pom Pom Popper Snowman Craft
Kids can make a playful snowman that actually pops pom-poms, combining crafting and interactive play in one snowy project.
19. Easy Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft for Kids
Create beautiful snowflakes using popsicle sticks in this easy winter or Christmas art activity that's perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
20. Handprint Walrus Paper Bag Craft
Kids use paper bags to craft cute walrus characters, great for winter and animal themes.
21. Folded Paper Icicle Craft
Create stunning icicles in any color using the free printable template – simply print, cut, and fold for a lovely winter craft that kids will love making.
22. Popsicle Stick Arctic Animal Crafts
Transform a bundle of popsicle sticks into these super cute arctic animal crafts.
These winter animal crafts are perfect to make as part of a project about the arctic or for learning more about winter animals.
23. Melted Snowman Painting Craft
Kids will love making this adorable Melting Snowman Craft using cardboard tubes and twigs!
24. Winter Craft Snowflake Decoration
A simple guide to making decorative snowflakes for winter, great for classroom or home décor.
25. Penguin Christmas Ornaments
Kids craft charming penguin ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree, combining winter fun with festive cheer.
Final Thoughts on Winter Crafts for Kids
These 25 winter crafts offer the perfect way to embrace the season while keeping kids engaged and creative during cold weather days.
From recycled snowmen to paper penguins, each project brings warmth and joy to winter while developing important artistic skills.
Ready for more seasonal crafting fun? Check out these popular posts:
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- 20 Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Crafts for Kids – Budget-friendly holiday crafts using recycled materials
Explore our blog for even more creative kids crafts that will keep kids busy and inspired all year long!
