During the winter season, it’s the perfect time to cuddle up indoors and have fun crafting with your little ones. Get the kids engaged and using their hands to ignite their creativity in a flurry of fun!

Kids can stretch their creativity and turn a common item into this snowman paper cup craft! With just a few easy steps, your kids can craft an adorable snowman that will be the perfect addition to your winter decor.

Turn your winter days into a wonderland of snow with even more snowman activities for kids.

Paper Cup Snowman Craft

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This engaging activity also encourages the development of fine motor skills and scissor skills. Your little ones will have a sense of accomplishment in their work, so blend learning with fun with this snowman craft!

To bring this snowman to life, all you need are a few simple supplies, an inexpensive paper cup, and our free template. This winter craft is an excellent way to repurpose everyday items into magical creations!

Supplies

• Paper cups
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Marker
• Glue dots or double sided tape (optional)
• Snowman 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 snowman to life!

First, guide your child to glue the carrot nose to the middle of the snowman’s face.

Glue the hat to the top of the snowman’s head.

Next, help your child to glue the snowman’s head to the top of the cup so that about half of the head is hanging off the top. We use a glue dot for this because there’s no dry time.

Use a black marker to draw on the coal buttons below the head.

Finally, encourage your child to fold a small portion of the stick arms backward, spread glue on that part, and glue them on both sides of the snowman’s body.

Isn’t this such a cute idea? Be sure to check out our other winter craft for kids while you’re here!

Preschool Winter Party Ideas

Gear up for a winter celebration that will fill your preschoolers with delight! Get them engaged in winter crafts and activities that capture the spirit of the holiday season with our collection of tailor-made ideas for your little ones.

From whimsical crafts to playful activities, we’ve got the perfect recipe for a winter party to fill your little ones with excitement. Read on to discover some winter wonders we think your kiddos will love.

Winter Animal Children’s Books

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.

Easy Winter Crafts

Paper Plate Penguin Craft – Get cozy crafting this winter with this adorable paper plate craft. Grab a paper plate, paint, scissors, and glue to let your kids’ imaginations soar as they bring this cold-loving bird to life!

Related: Polar Bear Dot To Dot

Paper Plate Snowman—Embrace winter with this cute snowman craft! Whether you’re looking for some indoor family fun or a teacher planning engaging activities, this simple and budget-friendly craft is a winner. Our free template makes it even easier, so check it out!

Polar Bear Handprint Craft – Kids can explore the Arctic with this personalized handprint craft!

This fun and easy winter activity is perfect for preschoolers to elementary children at home or in the classroom. Kids of all ages will be excited to see their handprint transformed into a polar bear!

Walrus Paper Plate Craft – This fun winter project promises creativity and learning about this arctic animal! Kids will want to join the painting fun and we made it easy to follow along with our step-by-step guide and template.

Fun Winter Activities For Preschoolers

Embrace the chilly season with our winter do a dot printables, which are perfect for indoor adventures! This set includes 28 engaging pages that are a joy for older toddlers through kindergarteners.

Try this Paper Plate Walrus Craft

Reinforce colors, math, and reading skills with dot marker coloring pages, letters, numbers, counting, objects, and pattern activities. Kids will have a blast this winter season with these printables, so grab the dot markers and let the fun learning begin!

Unleash the magic of the “unicorn of the sea” with our narwhal worksheets! These sheets are designed for fun and education and offer letter recognition, reading comprehension, and handwriting practice.

Your little explorers will go on an undersea journey, discovering the wonders of narwhals while sharpening essential skills. Download and print these engaging worksheets for an undersea learning experience like no other!

Bring joy to winter days with our cheerful penguin dot to dots! These connect the dot activities foster crucial skills like hand-eye coordination. As your kids follow the dots, they enhance concentration and fine motor skills.

After connecting, coloring in their masterpiece encourages creativity and reinforces color recognition. This educational and entertaining winter activity will keep those little hands busy, hearts happy, and minds engaged!

Immerse your preschooler in the story of a winter favorite with this interactive The Snowy Day printable book! Your little ones will assemble their printable book as they cut, staple, and color each page.

This activity fosters a love of reading, reinforces essential skills, and encourages language and math exploration. Watch their creativity flourish as they personalize each page with colors, stickers, and stamps, making learning an enchanting adventure!

Sponge Painted Snowy Owl Craft

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