Welcome to this fun compilation of winter crafts and activities, perfect for kids of all ages!
Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, or even older kids, I’m confident you’ll find the ideal creative winter project.
This collection includes winter-themed paper plate crafts, penguins, snowmen, hands-on activities for making playdough, snowflakes, hot cocoa, and more!
From coloring, cutting, gluing, and painting to sensory-based activities, the list of things your child can be involved in during this cold season is literally endless, keeping them entertained and creative during the chilly days.
So, bring in the supplies and let the winter crafting begin!
Paper Hot Cocoa Craft
Entertain your kids with this easy paper hot cocoa craft. It allows them to be creative while enjoying a crafted mug of hot cocoa during winter.
Paper Plate Polar Bear
Kids will have a great time making paper plate polar bears. This simple craft is an opportunity to learn more about these cute arctic animals.
Paper Plate Winter Tree
Let your little ones bring winter inside with this lovely paper plate winter tree!
Winter Door Hangers
Let your little one color and hang one of these cute winter-themed door hangers on their door!
Paper Plate Penguin
This paper plate penguin craft is just what little hands full of creativity and self-expression need, all while learning about one of the most beloved winter creatures in such an easy and fun way.
Paper Plate Reindeer
Get into the holidays with this fun Paper Plate Reindeer Craft! Kids will enjoy making their own reindeer to display during the holiday.
Ugly Sweater Craft
Join in on the fun in this ugly sweater craft below! Kids can get creative by designing their very own silly sweaters.
Build A Snowman Craft Printable
Let the kids create their own snowman family with this fun printable. This is such a charming activity, filled with creativity and winter fun.
Paper Plate Snow Globe
Create a snow globe with this fun paper plate craft. There are five different scenes to choose from!
Paper Plate Snowman Craft
Bring the winter wonderland inside with this adorable paper plate snowman craft!
Paper Plate Gingerbread Man
A fun and easy project that will get your kids into a holiday mood of creativity and cheer.
Paper Plate Gingerbread House
If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a gingerbread house with your kids but dreaded the clean-up, this is the perfect craft for you!
Sparkly Snowflake Popsicle Stick
This easy craft uses popsicle sticks, glue, and glitter to make sparkly snowflakes. It is great for enhancing fine motor skills in a fun way!
Free Winter Sheets
Although, not a craft, this resource includes a collection of winter-themed, engaging activities and printables that make learning through play a joy for kids.
Easy Paper Plate Snowman
Let kids create a snowman on a paper plate with just a few craft supplies and a free template. It is a fun and easy activity that allows for lots of creativity!
Snowflake Symmetry Math Activity
This art and math activity is a combination: kids can learn about symmetry with printables while creating symmetrical snowflakes.
Snowman Paper Cup Craft For Kids
Using paper cups, kids will have a blast making this adorable snowman! Plus, it comes with a free template!
Make Colorful Ice Sculptures
Your little people will love making colored ice block sculptures using colored water and molds. What a fun winter sensory activity!
Terracotta Winter Bug Craft
Using terracotta pots and paint, children will make adorable winter bugs. This is a fun craft with lots of creativity and minimal materials.
Winter Cardinal Handprint Craft
Using their handprints, kids can make a colorful cardinal. This activity is fun and quite creative.
3D Paper Plate Penguin Craft
A cute 3D penguin can be made from a paper plate and basic craft supplies. This is such a creative idea!
Adorable DIY Snowman Puppet
With the help of paper plates and basic craft supplies, make a fun snowman puppet to let kids' imaginations run wild!
Free Winter Hat Craft
This printable craft allows children to design their winter hats, encouraging creativity with simple materials such as paper, color and markers.
Coffee Filter Snowflakes
These amazing snowflakes made from coffee filters and markers will be loved by kids. Easy and colorful, this craft will go very well with winter decorations!
Paper Plate Polar Bear Craft
This is an extremely easy project to get the kids involved in a winter theme with minimum supplies.
Winter Color By Number
Free winter color-by-number pages let kids practice number recognition and creativity. It is a great method of mixing fun with learning!
Build A Snowman Craft
Another fun snowman craft using basic materials, letting kids enjoy a classic winter activity while improving their artistic skills.
Snow Dough Winter Playdough
Homemade snow dough is such a fun sensory activity! It's an excellent way for kids to engage in imaginative play while exploring textures and colors.
Penguin Painted Rocks
Painting rocks to look like penguins. What a fun and creative idea for little ones!
Pretty Painted Rock Snowflakes
This is another rock painting tutorial. This time, kids will paint rocks to create snowflakes!
Pollock Winter Snowflake Art
Let the kids loose with paint and paper with this art project that combines the best winter themes with the style of Jackson Pollock!
Homemade Snow
Get ready for snow indoors with this easy homemade snow recipe! The kids will have a blast playing with this soft and fluffy snow.
DIY Snowplow Plow
Kids will make their own snowplow out of cardboard with movable parts as they engage in imaginative play.
Tape Resist Snowflakes
A fun art project using tape to create unique snowflake designs. Kids will love experimenting with paint and discovering new techniques.
Pom Pom Penguin Craft
A fun pom-pom and paper plate penguin wreath that is great for decoration and adds a touch of winter to their rooms!
Paper Snow Globe Craft
These snow globes made out of paper and simple supplies like glitter cardstock and a free template will surely entertain your little one this winter!
Easy DIY Paper Bag Snowflakes
This is such an easy craft using paper bags to make beautiful snowflakes. Kids will have fun cutting and decorating their unique winter creations!
Winter Coloring Bookmarks
These free and playful coloring bookmarks are a great way to inspire creativity in your kids and help them keep track of their favorite books.
Winter Joke Cootie Catcher
Get ready for giggles! This winter joke cootie catcher is a fun craft for kids to make and play with their friends.
Clothespin Snowman Craft
This is an easy, cute clothespin snowman craft that little kids will love. They can make and decorate these adorable snowmen with simple materials like clothespins, white paint, felt, and mini craft accessories.
A Playdough Snowmen
Little ones can create and mold their snowmen into different shapes while they experience different textures!
Snowflake Coloring Pages
This is a collection of some great snowflake coloring pages kids can have fun with this winter.
Paper Plate Snow Globe Craft
Here's another snowglobe craft. It's so different from the other ones, too!
Marshmallow Snowman Craft
This is a tasty and creative craft where kids make marshmallow snowmen. This fun and edible winter activity lets the kids build their sweet snowmen using marshmallows, toothpicks, icing, and mini chocolate chips to give them a lively appearance.
Cut Out & Build a Snowman
Mix and match pieces in a fun way to practice cutting skills and creativity!
I hope these winter crafts inspire you and your kids to get creative! There’s nothing like making memories together while crafting during the chilly season.
I wish I could see all your beautiful creations
Happy Crafting!