When the temperature drops, it’s time to stay cozy indoors and get creative with the kids. This winter, they can make a unique painting using an everyday item: a fork! It’s an easy, engaging way to keep little hands busy while inspiring their creativity.  

Kids will love making their very own polar bear fork painting! Using a fork to paint creates the perfect furry texture for the polar bear’s body. It’s a fantastic way for children to explore new painting techniques while building fine motor skills.  

Looking for more ways to enjoy some frosty fun? Check out our other polar bear activities for even more hands-on learning and creativity!

Polar Bear Painting Craft

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Grab our free polar bear template and a few basic supplies to get started. With a fork in hand and a little white paint, your little artists can create a winter masterpiece.

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Fork
• Paint
• Paper plate
• Polar bear template (unlock the image at the end of the post to go to the download page)

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 polar bear to life!

First, guide your child to dip the fork in the paint. Use the fork to stamp all around the polar bear’s body. Let it dry completely before moving on.

Next, glue the ears to the top portion of the head.

Glue the inner ears inside the outer ears.

Position the eyes in the center of the face and glue them in place.

Now, help your child glue the nose and mouth below the eyes.

Place the pink belly below the mouth and glue it down.

Glue the feet to the bottom portion of the polar bear’s body.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the arms to the sides of the polar bear’s body.

Be sure to check out our Winter crafts while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!

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Winter School Party Ideas

For more ways to make a school party during the winter unforgettable, explore a variety of our hands-on projects and activities. They are both easy and fun to do with kids and are great at keeping them entertained.

Whether planning a classroom celebration or a cozy gathering at home, these ideas will get kids thinking creatively and bring some excitement to the season. Read below for suggestions on winter-themed books, DIYs, and educational activities that will keep kids engaged and learning all winter!

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.

Best Winter Crafts

Owl Babies Puppet Craft – Whooo’s ready for a fun Owl Babies book companion activity? Have your little ones create their adorable owlet puppet using a paper bag! It’s a hoot-tastic way to bring the story to life, spark creativity, and keep those tiny hands busy this winter!

Related: Penguin Cutting Activity Printables

Abominable Snowman Craft – Brrr… it’s time to create a cool, abominable snowman! Kids will love bringing this frosty friend to life with our free template and a few simple supplies. It’s a fun, hands-on winter activity that will melt away the winter blues!

Penguin Handprint – Waddle into some winter fun with a handmade penguin! Kids will use their handprints to create an adorable penguin. They’ll create a winter scene with the penguin at home on a frosty glacier.

Winter Photo Craft – Kids can turn themselves into arctic explorers by adding their photo as the face of an Eskimo. It’s a fun, personalized winter activity that will bring smiles and make them feel right at home in a snowy scene!

Winter Themed Activities For Kids

Dive into some fin-tastic fun with our narwhal worksheets! Your little ones will meet the “unicorn of the sea” while building important skills like letter recognition, reading comprehension, and handwriting.

Included are tracing the letter N, labeling a narwhal’s parts, and navigating a letter maze. Each activity combines learning with playful creativity, so watch as they explore the narwhal and strengthen fine motor skills all while having a whale of a time!

Keep your little ones entertained and smiling this winter with our penguin dot to dots! Kids will enjoy connecting the dots to reveal adorable penguins and then coloring in their cute creations. Along the way, they’ll practice counting up to 25, boost hand-eye coordination, and strengthen fine motor skills.

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Parents and teachers will appreciate the simplicity of this no-prep activity – just hit print! These worksheets are fun and educational, keeping kids engaged while learning through play.

Chill out with some colorful fun! Our polar bear color by numbers worksheets are a great way for kids to use their creativity while boosting their brains. As they match colors to numbers, they’ll practice hand-eye coordination, color recognition, and focus without complicated instructions!

There are three adorable polar bear scenes to color, and it’s a simple, screen-free activity that keeps little hands busy.

Turn a chilly day into a cool adventure with this winter I Spy printable! It’s fun to pass the time on a snowy day or get everyone up and moving. Kids will love searching for winter-themed items in the colorful, fun-filled scene, sharpening their observation skills along the way.

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Plus, it’s easy to turn this into a family-friendly game that everyone can enjoy! Grab the free printable, and let the frosty fun begin!

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