Keep kids happily busy indoors on chilly days with these Easy Winter Crafts for Kids. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten and all the way up to elementary kids, these fun crafts for winter will boost their imagination, fine motor skills and channel their creativity.
And the best part, most of these winter craft ideas for kids use simple craft supplies that are most likely already in your home. So no rushing to the craft store to get started on these fun winter crafts!
Fun Winter Crafts For Kids
1. Red Panda Craft
Kick start your winter crafts for kids with this cute Red Panda craft. These cute mammals found in the Himalayan mountain forests are a perfect addition to winter crafts for preschoolers and older kids.
We bet your kids will absolutely love crafting this winter craft with a free template.
2. Moving Snowman
Snowman is the quintessential winter craft for kids. But this time around, instead of making the same old snowman craft, get innovative with this Moving Snowman craft.
Easy to make, this paper cup snowman is quick to make and is so much fun to play! A perfect winter craft for toddlers, it is sure to excite them!
Related: Get kids in fun mode with Winter Would You Rather Questions.
3. Paper Plate Cardinal
Paper plates are a craft staple and this Cardinal craft cleverly uses them along with handprints to make a bright winter craft for preschoolers.
Just perfect for the winter season!
4. Narwhal Craft
This fun craft for kids uses popsicle sticks to make this adorable Narwhal craft! An easy winter craft for toddlers & preschoolers, it takes only a few minutes to make and beautifully blends arts & crafts.
Quick Tip: Keep kids learning with Fun Winter STEM Activities!
5. Walrus Craft
You can’t leave Arctic animals’ crafts when looking for fun winter craft ideas. Turn a simple paper plate into an adorable walrus with this fun Walrus craft for kids!
This easy craft is a great addition to your arctic animals units and comes with free worksheets to help kids learn more about this fascinating arctic mammal.
6. Paper Snowflake
Turn your kids craft room into a winter wonderland for the holiday season with this beautiful Snowflakes craft for kids! Sure to make winter crafting fun, this paper bag snowflake craft will keep kids busy and exploring their creative skills.
Quick Tip: Keep kids happy and entertained with 35 Fun Winter Activities.
7. Rocking Penguin
Don’t just stick to arctic animals for winter crafts! Make this fun rocking penguin to teach your kids about this flightless bird of Antarctica!
Cute and adorable, this penguin craft uses simple supplies and doubles up as a fun DIY toy for kids that will entertain kids for hours!
Related: Make time for reading with these Interesting Winter Books for Kids.
8. Christmas Night Craft
Unless you are living in the Southern hemisphere, this must make Winter craft for kids of all ages! This beautiful craft clubs easy snowman craft along Christmas tree craft to make a perfect starry Christmas night.
A great decoration for home as well as classroom, this easy craft will bring joy to your winter crafting sessions!
9. Paper Plate Fox
Make this cute paper plate fox to add a dash of mischief to your winter crafts for kindergarten and older kids. Quick to make, it uses common supplies and is an easy winter craft idea to keep kids mindfully busy.
10. Handprint Poinsettia Flowers Craft
Welcome winters with a Poinsettia flowers craft. Poinsettia are winter blooms and are official Christmas flowers. This easy handprint winter craft with a free template is a great way to add colour to your holiday decor and brighten up your kids’ room.
11. Penguin Bookmark Craft
These cute paper penguin bookmarks are so much fun to make and look simply adorable! A perfect addition to your winter reading list, these penguin bookmarks make for wonderful handmade gifts for friends and family.
12. Luminaire Craft
A perfect craft for older kids, these luminaires will brighten up your home and warm up winter nights! This origami craft for winter is suited for kids who are looking to make something special away from the ordinary winter crafts.
13. Polar Bear Craft
Polar bear craft is a must add to winter craft ideas for kids! This easy craft makes a 3D polar bear with simple supplies and comes with a free template to make crafting easy for kids.
14. Handprint Reindeer Craft
This fun winter craft builds a reindeer with handprints for antlers! Easy and fun to make, this cute craft idea is perfect for holidays as well.
15. Pine Cone Snowy Owl
We absolutely adore this pine cone craft that almost magically transforms a simple pine cone into the cutest snowy owl! We bet all Harry Potter fans will be delighted to make this cute craft.
