Are you a room parent searching for easy, fun winter crafts for kids? Me too! So, rather than scouring the Internet, I created this simple roundup to help you find the best winter craft for your child’s classroom or home. Cozy up during winter with these easy art ideas to entertain kids of all ages.
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Winter Class Parties
There are many winter craft ideas for kids, but this list focuses on simple ideas that can be executed quickly with a large group of kids. It’s funny how that works, right? You sign up for the class party and are asked to feed, entertain, and keep the kids focused for a specific time. Gah, I adore children’s art activities.
So, where does one begin? Right here. This post has the best winter crafts for kids. These ideas will strengthen fine motor skills and excite everyone for winter break.
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Best Winter Craft Ideas
Remember, winter art projects can be as straightforward or as complicated as you’d like to make them. (My list of favorite art supplies for kids is dreamy!)
In case you are headed into the classroom, I kept “mess-free” in mind when creating this list. I also used my best judgment after 13 years of experience in the school.
I also added a supply list to each idea so you can quickly find what you need for these DIY ideas. Click the button to read the step-by-step instructions.
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Paper Snowflakes
This is likely the most ambitious winter classroom activity, but it is one of my favorites. Use the hot glue gun to make each snowflake ahead of time.
Supplies:
Popsicle Snowflakes
These snowflakes are a great way to use your home’s loose buttons and gems from the craft store. Young children enjoy getting creative with this simple winter craft. Credit: Happy Toddler Playtime
Supplies:
Tissue Paper Mittens
Using a mix of water and glue is a fun way to paint with tissue paper.
Supplies:
- Liquid glue and water
- Paintbrush
- Tissue paper
- White card stock
Hot Chocolate Pop Art
This is a stunning art activity for third to fifth grade. Use pom poms or cotton balls for the pop! Credit: Brainy Beginnings
Supplies:
- Cardboard
- Cardstock
- Cotton balls or pom poms
- Glue stick, pencil, scissors
Folded Paper Icicle
This Folded Paper Icicle craft looks fantastic! Kids will love how easy they are to make with the free printable template. Just print, cut, and fold! Credit: Kids Craft Room
Supplies:
- Pastel paper
- Glitter or puffy paint
- Twine
- Glue, sticky tape, scissors
Paper Snowglobe
Paper snowglobes are a fun winter craft for home or a winter class party this holiday season. Credit: Toddler Approved
Supplies:
- Construction paper
- Glue, scissors, markers
- Blue, black, and white cardstock
- White paint
- Small balls (older kids!)
- Large cardboard box
- Winter snowflake stickers
Polar Bear Craft
Trace a child’s hand and cut it out to make this adorable handprint polar bear. Add googly eyes to make this polar bear come alive! Credit: Simple Everyday Mom
Supplies:
- Colored card stock
- Glue stick, markers, scissors
- Foam snowflake stickers
- Polar bear template (on post)
Paper Luminaries
These paper luminaries are one of my favorite winter crafts. Make with kids to light up battery-operated candles in your home or classroom. Credit: Art Bar Blog
Supplies:
- Glue stick
- Paper bags
- Fun scissors
- Star hole punch
Watercolor Snowflakes
With this snowflake art project, no two snowflakes will be alike. It is perfect for kids of all ages, and snowflake crafts are always a hit. Credit: Twitches
Supplies:
- Cardstock
- Foil
- Markers
- Spray bottle
- White oil pastel
Pipe Cleaner Icicles
This Icicle Craft is a fantastic fine motor winter activity. Young children can thread beads onto pipe cleaners to create shimmering icicles! Credit: Mommy Evolution
Supplies:
- Pencil
- Pipe cleaners
- Winter Pony beads
- Small bowls
Birch Tree Tape Resist
This tape resist art is an easy peasy way to make a beautiful piece of winter art. Credit: How Wee Learn
Supplies:
- Acrylic paint
- Construction paper
- Painters tape and glue
- Glossy magazine or book page
- Sponge or paintbrush
Paper Penguin Headbands
Penguins take the lead in the winter season. Make this easy arctic animal template with younger children. Credit: Simple Everyday Mom
Supplies:
- Black marker
- Cardstock
- Crayons
- Glue, scissors, tape/stapler
- Penguin template (in post)
Popsicle Stick Gingerbread House
Making a popsicle stick gingerbread house is a fun project for kids in older grades 3-5. This is the perfect winter craft if you have a lot of time. Credit: Hello, Wonderful
Supplies:
- Brown craft sticks
- Buttons
- Colored paper
- Color dots or sequins
- Glue or hot glue
- Scissors
- Pipe cleaners
- Pom poms
- String
Paper Snowman Craft
Add your child’s picture to this easy snowman craft. This is a fun project for preschool and kindergarteners. Credit: Best Ideas for Kids
Supplies:
- Cardstock – brown, black, red, orange, white
- Glitter paper
- Small black buttons
- Pipe cleaner
- Large pom poms
- Photo of child’s face
- Free Printable Template (In post)
Simple Snowman Art
Grab the construction paper and make this simple snowman by cutting and gluing shapes to make the most adorable snowman.
Supplies:
- Construction paper
- Large white paper
- Glue stick and scissors
- Black marker to make the snowman outline
Winter Dot Activity
Older children can create a winter scene using pointillism. Credit: Little Bins Little Hands
Supplies:
- Black construction paper
- Toothpick
- Winter printable (on the blog)
- White paint
Symmetry Tree Art
Symmetry winter trees is another art activity with an easy supply list for older kids. Credit: Buggy and Buddy
Supplies:
- Construction paper
- Glue stick and scissors
- Pencil
Winter activities for kids
What about winter activities for kids? Well, you’re lucky because I have that, too! Here is a list of winter activities for kids in the classroom or at home over winter break.
Deciding what to do with all the artwork your child comes home with can be a struggle. This post features five ways to display (or toss) your child’s art.
Winter activities to enjoy:
- Crayon Resist Winter Hats
- Ice and Winter Sensory Bin
- Watercolor Winter Snowman
- Winter Mitten Pattern Play
I’d love to hear from you. Which activity will you try first? Let me know in the comments below.
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