{"id":6419,"date":"2025-12-23T15:27:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T15:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s37407.p1377.sites.pressdns.com\/resources\/winter-crafts-for-kids\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T15:27:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T15:27:56","slug":"winter-crafts-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/winter-crafts-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"27 winter crafts for kids of all ages"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s never a bad time for crafting, but winter, more than any other season, lends itself to all things glitter, yarn and glue stick-related — particularly when it comes to kids. Not only is crafting during the winter a particularly cozy way to get a reprieve from snow and bitter cold, but there are so many seasonal themes to work with!<\/p>

From super easy winter crafts for toddlers to fairly involved (but super gorgeous) DIY ice skating scenes for older kids, here are 27 winter crafts for kids.<\/p>

Winter crafts for toddlers<\/h2>

1. Winter windsocks<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via I Heart Crafty Things<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

With minimal supplies and an incredibly cute outcome, these winter windsocks<\/a> from I Heart Crafty Things<\/a> are one of the easiest winter crafts out there. <\/p>

2. Paper fan snowman<\/strong><\/h3>
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Whether you use folded up paper, coffee filters or doilies, toddlers will love whipping up cute snowmen in the coziness of the kitchen or the living room, where it’s nice and toasty. <\/p>

3. Handprint cardinal<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via The Best Ideas for Kids<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Toddlers love anything that features their handprint (as do parents since they make such sweet keepsakes!), so this simple handprint cardinal craft<\/a> from The Best Ideas for Kids<\/a> is a no-brainer for wintertime fun. <\/p>

4. Snowman marshmallow dispenser<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Meaningful Mama<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Pop quiz: Would most toddlers rather make or eat a snowman? While the former is fun, we’re guessing the latter, which is why this craft-turned-snack snowman marshmallow dispenser<\/a> from Meaningful Mama<\/a> is the perfect winter activity. Talk about a yummy winter craft!<\/p>

5. Paint stick snowmen<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Crafts by Amanda<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

These simple paint stick snowmen<\/a> from Crafts by Amanda<\/a> are a guaranteed way to delight toddlers. Think of how cute they’d look sticking out of the snow!<\/p>

Winter crafts for kids in preschool<\/h2>

6. Snowman family<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Family & Kids Crafts\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Whether you’ve got a family of two or 20, kids will love replicating their loved ones in the form of a snowman family<\/a>, like this one from Family & Kids Crafts<\/a>. And the best part? Totally mess-free!<\/p>

7. Clay snowmen<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via First Friends Preschool\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Do you wanna build a snowman? Of course, most kids do! How cute — and easy — are these sweet clay snowmen<\/a> from First Friends Preschool<\/a>? Some play dough, googly eyes, a few buttons and broken twigs, and and you’re good!<\/p>

8. Bottle cap snowflake<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Creative Mama Che\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

It’s a craft! It’s a game! It’s a bottle cap snowflake<\/a> from Creative Mama Che<\/a>. Little ones will love creating this fun winter craft and parents will delight in them working on their math skills. <\/p>

9. Winter homes<\/strong><\/h3>
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Got a few cardboard boxes lying around? (Who doesn’t these days?!) Help little ones create a wintry scene with a few cut-out houses. Pro-tip: Put an LED candle inside for a flickering effect. <\/p>

10. Button icicles<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Hands on as We Grow<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Not only will these pretty winter icicles<\/a> from Hands on as We Grow<\/a> look cute hanging from a window, little ones will get to work on their fine motor skills as they string buttons. <\/p>

Winter crafts for kids in kindergarten<\/h2>

11. Snowman pouch<\/h3>
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Make a snowman craft with your kids. Simple and cute ⛄️. Tip: use an ergonomic stapler to make stapling easier for little hands. #kidscraftideas<\/a> #kidscraft<\/a> #kidscrafts<\/a> #craftsforkids<\/a> #kidscrafts101<\/a> #wintercraftsforkids<\/a> #winterartsandcrafts<\/a> #preschoolcrafttime<\/a> #preschoolcraft<\/a> <\/p> ♬ In the Bosom – Sweet After Tears<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote>