31 Fun Winter Crafts for Preschoolers
Winter brings chilly days perfect for cozy indoor crafting with your little ones. These 31 fun winter crafts will keep preschoolers busy while building their creativity and fine motor skills.
From adorable snowmen made with toilet paper rolls to sparkly snowflakes cut from coffee filters, each project uses simple materials you likely have at home. Most crafts take just 15-30 minutes, making them perfect for short attention spans.
Watch your child’s face light up as they create their own winter wonderland of penguins, polar bears, and festive ornaments. These hands-on activities are ideal for snowy afternoons when outdoor play isn’t possible.
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1 Salt Art Mittens
These colorful mittens come to life with a simple salt painting trick that kids absolutely love. Start by drawing mitten shapes on paper, then squeeze glue in fun patterns across each one.
Sprinkle salt generously over the wet glue and shake off the excess. Now comes the magic part – drop liquid watercolors or food coloring onto the salt and watch the colors spread and blend on their own.
The salt soaks up the paint and creates beautiful, textured designs that look almost fuzzy like real mittens. Kids get excited watching the colors move and mix together as everything dries.
2 Snow Dough Recipe
This fluffy, moldable snow dough feels amazing in little hands and keeps kids busy for ages. It’s perfect for quiet time or as a special treat when you need something engaging.
Mix flour, baby oil, and a pinch of glitter to create this magical sensory experience. Kids love squishing it, rolling it, and making pretend snowballs that won’t melt.
Some children get so excited about snow dough time that they’ll work extra hard to earn it. Store it in a sealed container and it’ll last for weeks of winter fun.
3 Toilet Paper Snowmen
These adorable snowmen bring winter magic indoors using simple toilet paper rolls. Kids love painting them white and adding button details with markers or stickers.
Wrap colorful ribbon scraps around their necks for cozy scarves. Orange paper triangles make perfect carrot noses, while black dots create smiling faces.
This craft works great when you need a quick activity. Most supplies are already sitting in your craft box or recycling bin.
4 Winter Hat Coloring
Winter hats make perfect coloring pages for preschoolers learning about cold weather clothes. You can find free printables online or draw simple hat outlines yourself.
Give each child a hat template to color with crayons or markers. Want to make it extra special? Let them glue on cotton balls for fluffy trim or sprinkle glitter for sparkly snow effects.
This activity works great alongside mitten coloring pages. Kids love matching their winter gear artwork and talking about what keeps them warm outside.
5 Snowflake Paper Hat
Turn any plain hat into a winter wonderland with this fun paper snowflake craft! Kids can cut out their favorite snowflake shapes and stick them right onto their hats.
This quick project works great when you’re teaching about winter weather or just want to add some snowy magic to playtime. Let kids pick their own colors – bright pink or rainbow snowflakes are just as fun as white ones.
Use this as a color game too. Call out "blue snowflake" and watch them find the right one to add to their hat!
6 Puffy Paint Snowman
This craft brings winter magic right to your table. Kids can squeeze puffy paint to build their own snowman that won’t melt away.
The thick, bumpy texture makes this project perfect for little hands. Children love how the paint feels as they create round snowman bodies and add fun details.
Best of all, these painted friends stick around long after real snow disappears. Your preschooler can make a whole family of colorful snowmen that last all season.
The sensory experience helps kids explore art in a new way. They can press, squeeze, and spread the paint to make each snowman unique.
7 Salt Art Projects
Salt creates amazing art effects that will surprise both you and your little ones. Simply sprinkle salt over wet watercolor paintings and watch the magic happen.
The salt soaks up the paint in cool patterns. Some spots will look like tiny flowers or snowflakes. Use different amounts of water for new results each time.
Try a spray bottle for light mist or droppers for precise spots. Your preschooler will love seeing how each creation turns out different. It’s messy fun that keeps curious hands busy while making beautiful winter art.
8 Paper Cup Trees
Paper cups make surprisingly great crafting materials, especially for creating cute winter trees. Your little ones can turn simple cups upside down and decorate them with paint, crayons, or even bingo markers.
The key is weighing down the cup so it stays put while kids work their magic. You can add a small rock inside or tape it to the table.
Let your preschoolers go wild with colors and patterns. Green paint works great for traditional trees, but who says winter trees can’t be purple or rainbow colored? These mini masterpieces make perfect decorations for windowsills or holiday displays.
9 Paper Plate Bears
Got some paper plates lying around? Turn them into adorable winter bears! Your little ones will love cutting, gluing, and decorating these fuzzy friends.
The best part? Kids can make a whole bear family or one giant papa bear. They’ll have fun choosing different colors and adding their own creative touches. It’s messy, it’s simple, and it keeps tiny hands busy on cold winter days.
10 Paper Straw Wreaths
Paper straws aren’t just for drinks anymore! Your little ones can twist and bend these colorful tubes into beautiful wreaths that look amazing on any holiday tree.
This craft helps kids strengthen their finger muscles while they work. They’ll love choosing from different colored straws to create their own special design.
The best part? These wreaths actually look great when they’re done. Parents will be impressed by what their preschoolers can make with such simple materials. Plus, cleanup is super easy since you’re just working with paper straws.
11 Toilet Paper Penguins
Transform empty toilet paper rolls into adorable waddling penguins! These little arctic friends are perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations.
Cut rolls in half for baby penguins, or use paper towel tubes for jumbo-sized ones. Mix up the fun with colorful patterned paper instead of plain black and white.
Make several penguins and line them up for your very own penguin parade. Kids love creating whole families of these charming birds that actually stand up on their own.
12 Popsicle Stick Owl
This adorable owl craft uses just a few popsicle sticks and some white paint. Kids will love creating their own snowy owl that looks perfect for winter.
Simply glue the sticks together and add a coat of white paint. Your little ones can make their owl as fluffy and winter-ready as they want. It’s a quick project that gives big results and fits right into any cold-weather theme.
13 Coffee Filter Snowflakes
Grab some coffee filters and get ready for winter magic! These simple circle papers turn into beautiful snowflakes with just a few supplies.
Color them first with watercolors, markers, or even salt paint. Let everything dry completely. Then fold and cut fun shapes just like making paper snowflakes.
The best part? Every snowflake comes out different and unique. Kids love watching the colors blend and spread on the filters. Plus, coffee filters are cheap and easy to find at any store.
Hang your finished snowflakes in windows or around the room for instant winter decorations.
14 Polar Bear Letters
This fun craft mixes learning with creativity as kids work with the letters in their names. Give them mixed-up letters and watch them figure out the correct spelling order.
It’s perfect for practicing name recognition while making adorable polar bear art. Just make sure they double-check their spelling with a grown-up before the glue comes out – nobody wants a sticky spelling mistake!
The activity keeps little hands busy while sneaking in some valuable letter practice.
15 Handprint Snowman Craft
Turn your little one’s handprints into adorable snowmen with this easy winter craft! Simply trace their hands on white paper and cut them out to create the snowman’s body.
Get all your supplies ready first – buttons, orange paper for the carrot nose, and black paper for the hat. This way, you’ll just need to focus on the handprints when crafting with your preschooler.
Use construction paper for a quick project, or try cardstock if you want something that lasts longer. Your kids will love seeing their tiny hands become cute winter characters they can proudly display!
16 Toilet Paper Olaf
Who doesn’t love Olaf? This fun craft turns empty toilet paper rolls into everyone’s favorite goofy snowman from Frozen.
Help your preschoolers glue on Olaf’s orange carrot nose, stick arms, and big smile. You can cut out the pieces ahead of time to make it easier for little hands.
Turn it into a full Frozen party day and let the kids sing along while they craft!
17 Felt Snowman Ornament
This adorable felt snowman makes the perfect tree decoration. Cut out white circles for the body, plus tiny pieces for buttons, arms, and a carrot nose.
Let your preschooler choose their favorite colors for the hat and scarf. No sewing needed – just use fabric glue to stick everything together.
Kids love picking out different facial expressions to give their snowman personality. Add a loop of ribbon at the top so it’s ready to hang on your holiday tree.
18 Large Paper Mittens
Kids love making these big paper mittens because they’re easy and fun to decorate. Give each child a large piece of paper to cut out mitten shapes, then let their creativity run wild.
They can draw pictures of their favorite winter activities right on the mittens. Maybe sledding, building snowmen, or drinking hot cocoa. You can also print out winter activity pictures for kids who want extra ideas.
These mittens work great for show-and-tell too. Kids can share what they did over winter break or what they’re excited to do next.
19 Wood Slice Ornaments
These little wooden circles make perfect canvases for tiny hands to create special holiday decorations. Kids can paint simple faces, snowflakes, or even their favorite animals on each slice.
The natural wood texture adds a cozy, rustic feel that looks great on any Christmas tree. Plus, they’re sturdy enough to handle enthusiastic preschooler decorating without breaking.
Give each child a few slices and let their creativity run wild. They’ll love making personalized ornaments that families can treasure for years to come.
20 Paper Bag Snowflakes
Who knew paper bags could create such beautiful snowflakes? This craft is super cheap and looks amazing when you’re done.
Grab different sized paper bags from the store to make snowflakes in various sizes. You can even find colored bags if you want to mix things up a bit.
The best part? You probably already have paper bags at home. Your preschooler will love folding and cutting to create these pretty winter decorations that look way fancier than they actually are.
21 Paper Snowman Craft
Building a 3D paper snowman is perfect when kids want to try something a bit trickier. This craft helps little ones practice using scissors and following step-by-step instructions.
Go slow during the building part. Some kids might need extra time to put the pieces together. Let them work through it on their own, but stay close by to help if they get stuck.
The best part? Kids feel so proud when they finish their puffy paper snowman!
22 Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
These simple stick snowflakes never get old! Kids love gluing popsicle sticks together to make their own winter decorations.
The real fun starts when you add sparkly bits. Try buttons, shiny gems, or colorful stickers to make each snowflake special. Every child can create something totally different.
Just remember to let everything dry completely before hanging them up. Nobody wants their masterpiece falling apart right away! These make perfect gifts for family or pretty decorations for your home.
23 Sock Snowmen Craft
Got a drawer full of lone socks? Turn them into cute snowmen instead of throwing them away! This fun craft gives new life to those missing-mate socks.
Just stuff a white sock with rice or batting, tie it off, and add buttons for the face. Kids love picking out which sock to use next.
Big socks make chunky snowmen, while small ones create tiny winter buddies. The whole family can make their own sock snowman crew. It’s a perfect rainy day activity that costs almost nothing.
24 Snow Art
Turn those snowy days into creative masterpieces with this fun painting activity. Mix food coloring with fresh snow to create colorful paint that kids will love experimenting with.
Set up small containers with different colored snow paints and let your little artists go wild. They can paint on paper, create snow sculptures, or even decorate the yard with their colorful creations.
This activity keeps preschoolers busy for hours while letting them explore colors and textures. Plus, cleanup is easy since everything melts away naturally!
25 Marble Tree Painting
This fun winter craft lets little ones create snowy trees using an actual marble as their paintbrush. Set up shallow boxes with white paint and watch kids tilt them back and forth, making the marble roll around to create cool snow effects.
The marble does all the artistic work as it bounces and slides across paper trees you’ve cut out ahead of time. Kids love the surprise patterns that show up with each roll.
With just one or two boxes, children learn to wait their turn while creating something totally unique. No two marble trees ever look the same!
26 Popsicle Stick Snowman
This simple popsicle stick snowman makes winter crafting fun and stress-free. Just stack three sticks and let your child’s creativity shine with buttons, scarves, and silly hats.
Want to make it extra sturdy? Stick it on cardboard first. The best part is watching kids pick out different hats – from fancy top hats to goofy baseball caps. Each choice gives their snowman a totally different personality that’s all their own.
27 Paper Ice Skates
These cute paper ice skates bring back memories of old winter decorations. Your preschoolers can make their own version using cardstock and craft supplies.
Kids love picking their favorite colors and patterns for each skate. Some might add glitter, stickers, or draw fun designs. Others prefer simple solid colors.
The thick cardstock holds up well when little hands add extra decorations. You can even string them together to make garland for your classroom or take them home as gifts.
This craft works great for different skill levels too. Younger kids can focus on coloring while older ones handle cutting and detailed decorating.
28 Popsicle Stick Penguins
These adorable penguin crafts turn simple wooden sticks into charming winter friends. Your little ones will love painting them in classic black and white or going wild with bright colors like purple, green, or yellow.
The best part? You probably have everything you need at home already. Just grab some popsicle sticks, paint, and a few craft supplies to get started.
Kids can make a whole penguin family, each with its own personality and colors. It’s a perfect rainy day activity that keeps tiny hands busy while building creativity.
29 Bingo Dauber Crafts
Bingo daubers are perfect for winter crafts with little ones. These colorful markers work great for both free-form art and fill-in pictures.
What makes daubers special? They’re easy for small hands to grip and control. Kids can make dots, blend colors, or fill in snowflake templates without much mess.
You can find multi-packs with bright winter colors like blue, white, and silver. They’re budget-friendly and give kids hours of creative fun. Plus, they work well for children at different skill levels.
30 Glitter Snowflake Craft
Winter magic comes alive when you combine sparkles with paper snowflakes. This craft turns simple paper cutting into something truly special.
Give each child white paper and child-safe scissors to create their snowflake shapes. The real fun starts when you add glittery paint to make them shimmer and shine.
Your little ones will love watching their creations sparkle like real frost on windows. Hang the finished snowflakes around your classroom for instant winter wonder.
31 Paper Winter Hats
Winter clothing lessons just got more fun with this simple paper hat craft. Kids love learning about seasonal wear while creating their own cozy winter accessories.
You can find hat templates online or draw your own basic shape. Let the little ones cut, color, and decorate their paper hats however they want.
This hands-on activity helps preschoolers understand what we wear when it’s cold outside. Plus, they get to take home a cute craft they made all by themselves.
