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Winter Kids Crafts 
Make gray snowy days a little brighter thanks to these winter kids crafts! With schools closed for the holidays and chilly weather outside, they offer the perfect way to spend a day indoors as a family. Using simple items, set imagination free and encourage kids to use their hands as they create art. Bring to life a variety of winter motifs like cotton ball snowy owls, a variety of snowmen, or even mini ice sculptures with these winter kids crafts!
Have any old socks that have lost their match? This winter kids craft is perfect for repurposing them! Simply grab a solo sock, fill it with cooked rice or stuffing, and use rubber brands to create a head and body. To complete your snowman, grab a marker, some buttons, and any fabric scraps you have on hand. Kids can then draw the snowman’s face, turn the scraps of fabric into hats or scarves, and add the buttons!
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This winter kids craft is super simple! All you need is some white paper and scissors. Once your materials are gathered, fold the paper in half as many times as you’d like. Then, use the scissors to cut out different shapes. Once all the excess paper is removed, you can unfold the paper and reveal your very own snowflake! Children will love making their own unique snowflake, and bringing snow indoors with this craft!
Transform pinecones into adorable owls! For this craft, you’ll need some pinecones, felt, googly eyes, a marker, cotton balls, and glue. To start transforming these materials into owls, pull apart the cotton balls and poke them in between the scales of the pinecone. Once it’s as snowy as kids want it, cut out wings and eyes from the felt, use the marker to add some feathers, and glue them on. For the finishing touch, add the googly eyes to bring your owl to life!
What’s cuter than a penguin? One made from upcycled materials! Using an old egg carton, a bit of paint, and some paper, you can make your own little penguins. Simply cut out one of the egg cups, paint it black, and cut out feet, a white belly, and a beak and glue them on. Finish the penguin by putting on some googly eyes, and voila! Kids will love playing with these homemade penguins thanks to this winter kids craft.
This winter kids craft lets kids bring the fun of snow indoors! Both a craft and a science experiment, it’s a great way to get kids’ hands dirty. And the best part is all the materials are common household items. Simply mix baking soda, white conditioner, and glitter together and you have fake snow! This craft will give kids hours of fun, and it makes the perfect habitat for their cardboard penguins or their snowy owls!
How beautiful are these colorful ice sculptures? Kids will love creating them, and it’s a fun way to enjoy the cold! Grab various freezer-safe containers, fill them with water and a bit of food coloring, and let them freeze. Kids can then stack them to create their very own ice sculptures! Place these artful creations outside where they won’t melt so everyone can admire them.
This winter kids craft is fun and results in adorable little gnomes! Grab little pinecones, wooden beads, felt, cotton balls, glue, and scissors. Glue the larger wooden beads on top of the pinecone, cut out a little hat and scarf, and add the cotton ball beard. Pull the cotton to your desired beard length, and add the small wooden bead nose. You can tie a string on them to turn them into ornaments or use them as little homemade dolls.
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How cool is this artwork? Kids can create their own salt watercolor painting using a few simple materials. Grab watercolor paper, a white crayon, watercolor paint, a brush, and some salt to get started with this winter kids craft. Use the crayon to add details that will be revealed when you paint with the watercolors. Then, paint your winter scene. Top with a bit of salt and let your painting dry completely. Then brush away the salt and admire your unique winter landscape!
We hope you enjoyed these winter kids crafts and feel ready to try making them! The perfect way to enjoy days spent at home indoors as a family, we can’t wait to test them all out. We’d love to see how your crafts turn out, so make sure to tag our Instagram @iloveplaytime when you create these crafts so the whole Playtime & Kid’s Hub community can see them!
