What’s inside this article: 10 winter-themed crafts and activities to do with your kids this holiday season.
As the chilly weather rolls in (well, depending on where you live), and the holiday season grows near … well, maybe you’re looking for some winter-themed activities to do with the kids?
I’ve gathered up some great ideas and stuck them all here for your convenience. Get ready for some screen-free fun for when your kiddo is staying cozy and warm inside this winter.
Winter-Themed Crafts & Activities
2 Ingredient Fake Snow
This fake snow recipe is beyond simple, and quick to throw together. This snow can be molded into “snowballs” or used to make a pretend snowman.
Craft Stick Snowman Craft
This Craft Stick Snowman with a fun spiral pipe cleaner hat is a really cute craft kids can make this winter and looks lovely hanging from the Christmas tree.
Winter Tree Finger Painting – Quick Art Project for Kids
This simple winter tree finger painting activity is great for kids of all ages but I think preschoolers and kids in kindergarten will enjoy it the most!
The q-tip snowflakes also make a fantastic fine motor exercise!
How-to: Winter Glitter Jars
These are a great activity to do with the kids as a winter craft – we’ve made a few versions of this before. They can also be used as a calming tool to help kids with emotional self-regulation.
Egg Carton Snowman
If you need an easy craft for a cold winter day, then try making this egg carton snowman! These little snowmen are so much fun to make. And we love that this craft uses recycled egg cartons that you probably already have on hand!
A Winter Themed Puffy Paint Snowglobe Craft For Kids
Get the kids out of the cold and inside making this awesome winter-themed puffy paint snowglobe craft.
Blizzard In A Bottle - Simple Winter Sensory Bottle
This winter sensory bottle is so easy to make that you can probably grab everything you need today and have it ready for your students or own kids in the morning! Don’t let the fact that it’s simple make you think that kids won’t love it, trust me they will.
Salt Painted Snow Flakes
Salt painting is a fun process art activity to do with kids. It’s easy to set up and the results can be so beautiful! It’s also really fun to watch the watercolors run along the salt as you paint!
DIY Waterless Snow Globes
A fun twist to a traditional winter craft. Learn how to make waterless snow globes.
Acts of Kindness with the Kindness Elves
Kindness elves come with over 50 random acts of kindness ideas for kids, plus a printable daily act of kindness advent calendar. These winter-themed activities teach children about empathy, gratitude, positivity, and community.
