I love winter, but cold weather often means that my children and I get stuck inside. Crafts are a perfect activity to chase away the stir-craziness. What better way to pass a winter day with children than with some simple but cool crafts through a roundup of winter-inspired crafts for the littlest crafters.
Arctic Fox Paper Plate Craft
Arctic foxes live in the cold of the arctic, so my children and I made an adorable Arctic Fox Paper Plate Craft when we were stuck inside in the winter.
Cold Hands Warm Heart Handprint Craft
I love handprint crafts, which lock a tiny piece of my kiddos in time. My Cold Hands Warm Heart Handprint Craft is a fun winter activity that doubles as a Valentine’s Day craft.
Cotton Ball Snowball Paper Plate Craft
Picking up and dipping cotton balls in glue helps with fine motor skills and dexterity, making my Cotton Ball Snowball Paper Plate Craft ideal for the littlest crafters.
Cotton Swab Painted Snowman Craft
My Cotton Swab Painted Snowman Craft was a hit with my oldest daughter when she was a preschooler.
Felt Yeti Craft
Y is for yeti, but my simple Felt Yeti Craft also makes for a fun indoor project for wintertime.
Footprint Snowman Craft
I love making print crafts with my kiddos. My Footprint Snowman Craft helped me lock a tiny piece of my babies in time with a winter theme.
Four Seasons Handprint Trees Craft
The winter tree of my Four Seasons Handprint Trees Craft makes for a perfect activity on a cold winter day.
Hot Chocolate Construction Paper Craft
Cocoa is the perfect winter drink, and my Hot Chocolate Construction Paper Craft is the perfect craft for a cold winter day.
I Is for Igloo Craft
Help your toddler or preschooler learn about the letter I by making a fun construction paper and glue I Is for Igloo Craft.
P Is for Penguin Handprint Craft
Help your toddler learn about the letter P by making a fun P Is for Penguin Handprint Craft perfect for the winter.
Paper Chain Snowman Craft
Paper crafts are fun for the youngest crafters, and my Paper Chain Snowman Craft looked adorable in my living room from Christmas through the rest of winter.
Paper Plate Penguin Craft
For a fun animal-themed winter craft, make a cute Paper Plate Penguin Craft using a paper plate and paint.
Paper Tube Penguins Craft
Penguins are cold-weathered animals, so make my Paper Tube Penguins Craft to celebrate the winter season.
Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft
For a fun craft that you can move from the Christmas tree to another place around the house during the winter months of the year, try my Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft.
Puff Container Snowman Craft
Reuse empty baby puff containers and K-cups by making a Puff Container Snowman Craft perfect for winter.
Puffy Snow Paint Craft
I have always loved painting, and I shared my love with a winter-themed project making snow scenes using homemade puffy snow paint for a Puffy Snow Paint Craft.
Sensory Snow Globe Penguin Craft
I love doing multi-sensory projects with my kiddos, which makes my Sensory Snow Globe Penguin Craft perfect for the winter season.
Snowman Snow Globe Craft
Cutting is great for developing fine motor skills, and my oldest had a blast making my Snowman Snow Globe Craft.
Snowy Owl Paper Plate Craft
For a sparkly wintertime craft, make a Snowy Owl Paper Plate Craft plain paper plates and silver glitter.
Upcycled Sock Snowman Craft
I love reusing old items from around the house to make craft projects. My children and I used some old socks to make an Upcycled Sock Snowman Craft.
Winter Snowflake Wreath Craft
Turn a long strand of clear beads into a Winter Snowflake Wreath Craft decorated with additional snowflakes found at the dollar store.
Do you have a favorite winter craft? Add a link to the instructions in the comments!
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Winter Craft Roundup © The Parenting Patch
Arctic Fox Paper Plate Craft © The Parenting Patch
Cold Hands Warm Heart Handprint Craft © The Parenting Patch
Cotton Ball Snowball Paper Plate Craft © The Parenting Patch
Cotton Swab Painted Snowman Craft © The Parenting Patch
Felt Yeti Craft © The Parenting Patch
Footprint Snowman Craft © The Parenting Patch
Four Seasons Handprint Trees Craft © The Parenting Patch
Hot Chocolate Construction Paper Craft © The Parenting Patch
I Is for Igloo Craft © The Parenting Patch
P Is for Penguin Handprint Craft © The Parenting Patch
Paper Chain Snowman Craft © The Parenting Patch
Paper Plate Penguin Craft © The Parenting Patch
Paper Tube Penguins Craft © The Parenting Patch
Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft © The Parenting Patch
Puff Container Snowman Craft © The Parenting Patch
Puffy Snow Paint Craft © The Parenting Patch
Sensory Snow Globe Penguin Craft © The Parenting Patch
Snowman Snow Globe Craft © The Parenting Patch
Snowy Owl Paper Plate Craft © The Parenting Patch
Upcycled Sock Snowman Craft © The Parenting Patch
Winter Snowflake Wreath Craft © The Parenting Patch