100 Winter Crafts, Activities, Recipes, and FREE Printable Worksheets

It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate winter with these awesome winter crafts and fun winter activities for kids! We’ve gathered together over 100 winter activity ideas for all ages from preschool, pre-k, kindergarten to elementary age students in first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and up.  So whether the weather outside is frightful and you need an indoor activity, or you are ready to enjoy some wintertime snow outside in a fun, new way – we’ve got fun projects for you to try!

Winter Activities for Kids

Our huge list of fun winter projects aren’t just about passing the time; they’re a great way to keep children entertained while also offering lots of valuable learning opportunities. Your kids will love making snowflake crafts, or trying some winter themed sensory play, or going outside to try a fun outdoor winter activity, and then coming back in to warm up with a delicious winter treat!

We’ve got over 100 kid friendly winter craft ideas, clever winter activities for kids, hands on winter learning activities, free winter printables, winter recipes for kids, and more! You are sure to find an idea that is perfect for at home, for your homsechool, or your classroom.

Winter Crafts for Kids

These easy kids winter crafts are a great way to get creative this winter! Most of these winter crafts only need basic art and craft supplies and are easy enough to be the perfect winter crafts for preschoolers and kindergarten, but older kids will love them too. Make some snow crafts, or have a go at some adorable snowman crafts, or penguin crafts, or get creative with some winter art. There are so many winter crafts on this list you are sure to find a fun way to stay warm and cozy while you get crafty with your kids this winter.

1. Easy Snow Globe Craft for Kids from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   Kids will have a blast designing and making their own DIY snow globe.
2. Paper Snowman Wreath Craft from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
   This simple construction paper snowman wreath is such a fun winter project for kids to make!
3. Colorful Chromatography Snowflake Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   Combine science and art to make these gorgeous paper snowflakes!
4. Window Winter Scene from Red Ted Art
   Make a gorgeous winter scene to hang in your windows.
5. Handprint Snowman Craft from Learn Create Love.
   Kids will love making this cute winter handprint craft.
6. Winter Crayon Resist Art for Kids from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   This easy crayon art activity features pretty candles and a warm firelight glow, a perfect winter craft project.
7. Yarn Snowman Pen Holder from Play Dr. Mom.
   Kids will love making this cute snowman penholder.
8. Paper Plate Snowman Wreath Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me
   This super cute snowman wreath craft uses a paper plate snowman to create a winter wreath.
9. Suncatcher Snowman Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   Your windows will look great filled with these adorable snowman suncatchers!
10. Easy Popsicle Stick Snowman Craft from Artsy Craftsy Mom.
    Grab some popsicle sticks and try this fun snowman craft this winter.
11. Puffy Paint Snowflakes from Inner Child Fun
    These snowflake paintings are a fun open-ended art project that is quick and easy!
12. Simple Foil Icicle Winter Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Not only is this winter craft fun, it is also super easy, and inexpensive too. A perfect winter craft for toddlers and preschoolers.
13. Penguin Handprint Art from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
    Get messy and make this adorable penguin craft – perfect for learning the letter P!
14. Glue Snowman Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    This snowman craft idea is perfect for a melted snowman winter craft to make during the cold, snowy months.
15. Snowballs Book and Craft from Creative Family Fun.
    This fun craft goes hand in hand with the book Snowballs by Lois Ehlert.
16. Hot Cocoa Craft for Kids from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    All you need is construction paper, cotton balls, and a glue stick and you are ready to make this cute winter craft.
17. Upcycled Water Bottle Snowman Craft from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas.
    Start saving your water bottles to make this fun up-cycled winter craft!
18. Snowy Owl Paper Bag Puppet Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    This owl paper bag puppet is such a fun, easy-to-make, winter craft for kids.
19. Winter Mitten Craft from Teaching Two and Three Year Olds.
    Use a fun marble painting technique to make this fun mitten craft.
20. Painting Stamped Snowflakes from Artsy Momma.
    Use this fun straw stamp technique to paint lots of snowflakes!
21. Counting Snowman Craft from Preschool Play and Learn.
    This cute craft stick snow craft is also a great math learning activity.
22. Sticky Yarn Snowflakes Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    This snowflake craft preschool is such a fun winter craft project to make with pre-k, preschool, kindergarten, and first grade kids.
23. Fruit Cup Melted Snowman Craft from I Heart Crafty Things.
    This fun melted snowman craft is sure to be a hit with your kids!
24. Textured Snow Paint from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Your kids will love creating with this easy to make textured snow paint!
25. Snowman Paper Bag Craft from Preschool Crafts for Kids.
    This is a cute and easy snowman craft you can make from a paper lunch bag.
26. Waffle Snowman Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    This kids are going to flip over the super fun technique to make these cute waffle printed snowmen!
27. Snowman Family Picture from Dollar Store Crafts.
    This snowman family portrait is an adorable winter craft project to try with your kids.
28. Puffy Snow Paint Recipe from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    This Amazing Puffy Snow Paint recipe is perfect for creating spectacular winter arts and crafts.
29. Paint Splat Penguin Art from Glued to My Crafts.
    This is a great winter craft for preschoolers as it is easy enough for little hands to make.
30. Button Snowflakes from Red Ted Art
    These lovely little button snowflakes are so fun and easy to make!
31. Snowman Puppets from Hands on As We Grow.
    Have making these adorable snowman puppets and using them to act our some snowman stories.
32. Popsicle Stick and Tissue Paper Snowflake Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Celebrate the arrival of winter by making some tissue paper snowflakes!
33. Snowy Town Watercolor Project from Adventure in a Box.
    This easy watercolor painting activity has beautiful wintry results.
34. Shiny Paper Snowflakes from Rainy Day Mum.
    This is a fun winter craft that even toddlers can try.
35. Newspaper Snowman from Inner Child Fun.
    Even if you don’t have snow during winter you can make a snowman with this newspaper craft
36. Easy Circle Snowman Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Your kids will love this fun winter craft idea that uses circle stickers to make a really cute snowman!
37. Snowglobe Snowman from No Time for Flashcards.
    This is a great winter craft for kindergarten students to try!
38. Baby Snowy Owl Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    This adorable baby snowy owl craft is fun and easy to make this winter.
39. Snowman Paper Snowflakes from Pink Stripey Socks.
    Kids will love the challenge of making this cool snowman paper craft!
40. Ice Ornaments from Red Ted Art.
    This is a fabulously easy winter craft project that preschools and older kids will love!
41. Easy Beaded Icicle Winter Craft from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
    Kids will have fun making the inside look like a winter wonderland with this easy icicle craft.
42. Folded Paper Icicles Ornaments from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
    This is another cool icicle craft that kids will love!
43. Waddling Penguins Craft from Buggy and Buddy.
    These adorable little penguins really waddle! What a fun winter craft!
44. Squirt Gun Painting in the Snow from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Your kids will love this awesome outdoor winter art activity!
45. Melting Snow Art from Housing a Forest.
    Try this easy, process art activity the next time you have snow!
46. Salt Painted Snowflake Art from The Best Ideas for Kids.
    Make beautiful sparkling snowflakes with this simple salt painting technique.
47. Modern Geometric Snowflakes from Creative Jewish Mom
    You’ll never guess what this modern snowflake garland is made out of!
48. Bleeding Tissue Paper Winter Skies Art from Art Projects for Kids.
    This winter art project uses tissue paper to create a lovely swirl of color for the snowy skies.

Snowman Crafts

Nothing says winter like snowmen! Here are some super cute winter project ideas to make a cute snowman.

• S is for Snowman Ideas for a week-long theme
• Easy Circle Sticker Snowman Craft
• Plastic Snowman Cup Craft
• EASY Glue Snowman Craft
• Adorable Keepsake Snowman Handprint Ornament
• Amazingly EASY Puffy Snow Paint Recipe
• LOTS of Snowflake Crafts A to Z
• Cute, DIY Snow globes for Kids
• Paper Plate Snowman Wreath
• Construction Paper Snowman Wreath Craft for Kids this Winter
• Suncatcher Snowman Craft for Preschoolers

Winter Activity

These winter time activities for kids are sure to keep the whole family busy all through the chilly months! There are lots of indoor winter activities for kids to try, as well as a few outdoor winter activities for kids who want to brave the cold weather! With lots of winter themed learning activities, winter science activities, winter sensory play, and lots of fun winter ideas for kids there is something on this list for everyone!

1. Exploding Snowman Experiment from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   Your kids will love this super fun winter science experiment!
2. Snow Sensory Bin from Fun Littles.
   Even if you don’t have snow where you live, it is easy to make this snow themed sensory activities for the kids
3. Free Printable Winter Playdough Mats from Preschool Play and Learn.
   Children will have fun strengthening hand muscles while creating winter images with these super cute, free printable winter playdough mats
4. Winter STEAM for Kids: Fraction Snowflakes from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   This is a great hands on way to learn about fractions this winter
5. Frozen Lake Small World Play from Rainy Day Mum.
   This imaginative plays activity is easy to set up and lots of icy fun!
6. Melting Snowman Winter Science Experiment from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   Your kids will melting their snowmen using a simple chemistry experiment.
7. Silky Smooth Snowman Playdough Recipe from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   This super soft, super white, playdough is perfect for making snowmen!
8. Snow Volcano – Fun Winter Science from Preschool Play and Learn.
   Try this super fun outdoor winter activity and science experiment!
9. Arctic Animals Sight Words Game from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   Make practicing sight words fun with this super cute, winter sight word game.
10. Magic Melting Snowballs from Preschool Play and Learn.
    Try this winter science activity that creates melting snowballs with a baking soda and vinegar experiment.
11. Snowflake Counting Activity from Preschool Play and Learn.
    Use this fun free winter printable to work on lots of number skills.
12. Snowman Eruptions – Simple Winter Science from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Kids will love this fun snowman activity that allows them to sneak in a little science on a cold, winter day!
13. Winter Sensory Bin with Word Recognition from Mama Miss.
    This sensory bin is very simple to make and a fun way to practice reading.
14. Melting Snowman Slime from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Your kids are going to love playing with this super sparkly and silly melting snowman activity!
15. Mittens & Hats Letter Tracing Printables from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
    Kids will love practicing letters with this cute mittens and hats free winter printable.
16. Cold to the Touch Snow Dough Recipe from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    This super cool snow dough recipe really feels cold when you touch it!
17. Packing Peanut Snowflakes from Sun Hats and Wellie Boots
    Give those fine motor skills a workout while you build snowflakes from packing peanuts!
18. Best Picture Books about Winter for Preschoolers from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Cuddle up on the couch with your kids and read some these beautiful picture books about winter.
19. Snowball Transfer Game from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
    This winter challenge for kids is a great ‘minute to win it’ or family game to play this winter.
20. Make a Crystal Snowman from Go Science Kids.
    This easy crystal snowman is a fun winter science activity that your kids will love.
21. S is for Snowman Learning Ideas from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Try this fun set of snowman activities to help kid learn the letter S
22. Footprints in the Snow Playdough Activity from No Time for Flashcards.
    Your kids will love making the animals leave footprints in the playdough snow!
23. Snowman Launcher – Winter STEM Activity from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    This outrageously fun snowman activity is a combination craft, activity, and winter STEM learning opportunity.
24. Snowflake Find And Dab Printable from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
    Kids will love practicing letter recognition with these fun free printable winter dot pages.
25. Outdoor Snow Hunt from Mama Pea Pod.
    This is a great outdoor winter activity that kids will love!
26. Frozen Slime Recipe from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    If your kids love Frozen they will love this glittery slime recipe.
27. Snowman Measuring Snowfall Activity from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
    This fun winter stem activity is a great way for children to learn how to measure snowfall.
28. Frost in a Can Science Experiment from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    This easy winter science experiment allows children to see how frost is formed
29. Geoboard Snowflake Activity from School Time Snippets.
    Work on fine motor and math skills with this fun geoboard activity.
30. Free Printable Winter Color by Number from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
    Kids will love revealing the hidden winter pictures with these free printable color by number sheets.
31. Snowman Smash Game from 123 Homeschool for Me.
    This fun, free printable, game teaches kids final sounds in words in a fun, hands-on way.
32. Free Printable Winter Snapcube Cards from Preschool Play and Learn.
    These super cute winter printables are a great math activity for young learners.
33. Fluffy Snow Foam Recipe from Growing a Jeweled Rose
    Make this amazing fake snow using shaving cream!
34. Color Sorting Mitten Activity from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Kids will have fun practicing sorting colors and improving fine motor skills with this hands on winter activity.
35. Animals in Winter from This Reading Mama.
    Learn all about how animals adapt to survive cold winters.
36. 4 Creative Ways to Build a Snowman from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Building a snowman is a traditional outdoor winter activity, but why not try one of these creative snowman options!
37. Bringing the Snow Inside by Housing a Forest
    Try all these fun ways to play with snow indoors this winter!
38. Snowman Counting Activity from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Sneak in some fun winter math with this hands-on snowman counting activity!
39. Ice Skating Penguins Small World from Messy Little Monster.
    Your kids will love sliding the penguins around on the ice with this fun imaginative play set up.
40. Free Printable Winter Coloring Sheets from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Kids will have fun decorating these cute, winter coloring pages with crayons, markers, or pencils!

Winter Activities

• Winter Snow Slime Recipe Activity for Kids
• How Do you Make EASY Snow Clay for Christmas Ornament Crafts
• FUN Snowman Launcher – Winter Activities for Preschoolers
• Melting Snowman Slime Recipe and Activity
• Making historic Snow Candy (with 2 recipes!)
• Squirt Gun Snow Painting
• YUM! How to MakeSnow Ice Cream with just 2 ingredients!
• Chilly Snow Dough Antarctica Activities for preschoolers
• 30+ January Activities for Kids
• Bauble Christmas Ornament Craft with FREE Printables
• Martin Luther King Jr Activities
• Snowman Handmade Greeting Cards Winter Craft for Kids

Winter Science Experiments

Winter Science

Looking for more fun winter science projects for kids? We’ve got lots of fun ideas for you to try!

• Super Cool Snow Volcano Science Experiment
• Winter Melting Snowman Experiment
• Snowman Eruptions with Simple Snowman Science Winter Experiment for kids
• Melting Snowman Slime Recipe
• Easy Exploding Snowman – Winter Science Experiment
• Snowman Measuring Snowfall – Winter STEM Activity
• Winter Marble Notecards created with science
• Erupting Snow Winter Science Experiment
• How to Make Frost in a can-  Winter Science Experiment

Winter Worksheets

Browse through our free winter worksheets and printables to find just the right leraning activity for your student! We have them conveniently sorted by langauge arts (alphabet, parts of speach, blends, phonics), math (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, telling time, money games), and miscellaneous (winter coloring sheets, winter word searches, winter playdough cards, etc.)

Winter Printables

• Huge packs iwth a variety of skills: Snowman Worksheet, free winter worksheets for preschoolers
• Check out even more ideas in this Winter Theme
• Penguin Activities for Penguin Awareness Day on January 20th
• Simple Winter Coloring Pages, free January coloring pages
• Winter Worksheets for Preschoolers
• Don’t miss these fantastic Winter Read Alouds, fun Winter Picture Books,  or these Winter Books for Preschoolers
• Roll and Dab Winter Activity Sheets or these winter printables to learn color words with bingo markers
• Winter Worksheets for Kindergarten and Preschoolers
• Arctic Animals Worksheets -huge pack with math and literacy skills for toddler, pre-k, kindergarten, and first graders
• Winter Birds Worksheet for working on letters, counting, addition, and more! (huge pack!)
• Penguin Life Cycle WOrksheet Pages
• Sequencing How to Build a Snowman Worksheets, free hot chocolate sequencing activity
• winter lego challenge printable

Winter Language Arts

• ALPHABET – Snowman Tracing Letters A to Z, Winter Color by Letter, Snow Globe Letter find winter worksheets, Beginning Sounds Snowman coloring pages, winter boots upper and lowercase letter match, hot chocolate alphabet letter matching game, alphabet matching with igloo template printable, polar alphabet games for kindergarten, free winter letters printable, match and build winter beginning sounds snowmen, mitten letter matching, and polar bear alphabet matching
• WRITING PROMPTS – Free Snowman Writing Prompts, story starter winter writing prompts kindergarten, preschool winter writing activities for preschoolers, free winter quotes for kids copywork, winter season journal, printable winter writing worksheets, and winter writing prompts kindergarten
• SIGHT WORDS / CVC – Word Family Spinners snowman activity for kindergarten, CVC Words Build-a-Snowman Activity CVC Words, Arctic Animals Kindergarten Sight Words Game, Penguin sight word maze, and winter cut and paste sight words
• PHONICS – Hot Chocolate Beginning Sounds Game, Mitten Beginning Sounds Activity, snowball blends activity for kindergarten, Mitten Blends Activity, snowman final sounds in words actvity, r controlled syllable snowman activity, winter schwa games, snowman digraph game
• MISC – Parts of Speech Winter Worksheets, Snowmball match the rhyming words, Hot Cocoa Kindergarten Rhyming words Puzzles, rhyming game for kindergarten winter, winter rhymes, hat winter themed rhyming words puzzles, Snowflake Winter Compound Words Printable, Winter Syllables Printable Activity, winter schwa worksheets, winter spelling activity, and winter worksheets for kindergarten pdf
• BOOKS – Winter read alouds, list of funny winter picture books, 25+ snowman books for preschoolers, cute penguin books for preschoolers

Winter Math

• Free Winter math worksheets, math winter worksheets for kindergarten, free winter color by number worksheets,
• COUNTING – Snowman roll and cover, hands-on counting snowflakes, button snowman counting, free snowball counting activity, counting snowman craft for preschool, snowglobe winter counting, count and cover snowman math game, count to 10 snowman puzzle printable, cute snowman counting book, counting winter playdough mats, and winter math activities for kindergarten, free snowman counting cards, counting penguins activity sheets, winter counting worksheets for preschoolers, penguin math worksheets, hundreds chart winter color by number
• SHAPE – Snowman shapes puzzles, penguin shape activity
• TELLING TIME – snowman clock telling time activity
• SKIP COUNTING – polar animals skip counitng worksheets, skip counting winter math puzzles
• PLACE VALUE – snowman math worksheets, free place value snowman worksheets
• ADDITION / SUBTRACTION – snowman sums winter math activities for preschoolers, cute snowman math craft, addition and subtraction snowman math activity, snowman addition activity making 10, koala build a snow fort addition activity for kindergarten, addition hot cocoa worksheets, addition and subtraction families hot chocolate worksheets, matching mitten addition
• MULTIPLICATION / DIVISION – multiplication snownman puzzles
• MISC – winter kindergarten measurement worksheets, teaching coin identification money games, snowball odd and even games printable

Winter Recipes for Kids

Making some of these winter treats with your kids is a great indoor winter activity for kids of all ages. Cooking these winter recipes with your kids is a great hands on learning experience, and you get a delicious winter treat to eat when you are done!

1. How to make Snow Candy from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   This snow candy recipe is super simple to make and will delight kids of all ages.
2. Tortilla Snowflakes from Nurturestore.
   This easy, no cook, recipe is a great winter treat to make with your kids.
3. Mashed Potato or S’mores Snowmen from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   Try making this fun mashed potato snowman, or a delicious s’mores snowman!
4. Snowman Cookie Pops from Be Inspired Mama.
   Kids will love making these adorable snowman Oreo pops!
5. How to Make Snow Ice Cream from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
   All you need to make snow cream recipe is some fresh snow and some basic ingredients!
6. Muffin Tin Snowman Lunch from J4Daniel’s Mom.
   Try this fun winter lunch option with buffalo chicken dip sandwiches!
7. Marshmallow Skiing Snowman from Castle View Academy.
   This cute little marshmallow snowman is quick and easy to make and the kids will love it!
8. Build a Snowman Muffin Tin Lunchfrom The Iowa Farmer’s Wife.
   Kids will making these snowman faces before gobbling them up!
9. Snowman Candy Bars from The Educator’s Spin on It.
   These easy to make snowmen candy bars make a great gift for teachers, neighbors, or friends.
10. Milk Men from Bakerella.
    These little snowmen combine donut holes with a bottle of milk for a super cute winter snack!
11. Melted Snowman Cookiesfrom Somewhat Simple.
    These melted snowman cookies are a delicious winter treat your kids will just love!
12. Snowman Rice Krispies Treats from The Tip Toe Fairy.
    Grab some marshmallows, and Rice Krispies, and you are ready to make these adorable snowmen!
13. Banana Snowman Pops from Kitchen Fun with my Three Sons.
    Your kids will love making these healthy winter snacks!
14. Nutterbutter Penguins from Hungry Happenings.
    How cute are these adorable chocolate nutter butter penguins?!
15. Easy Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    Stay warm this winter with this deliciously easy hot chocolate recipe.
16. Creamy, Homemade White Hot Chocolate Recipe from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
    This is another delicious hot chocolate recipe that is perfect for winter!
17. Easy Penguin Cupcakes from Hello Yummy.
    Turn cupcakes, frosting, Oreos, and candies into adorable penguin cupcakes!
18. Snowflake Donuts from Hungry Happenings.
    This recipe turns store bought dough into delicious snowflake donuts!
19. Polar Bear Oreos from Kids in the Kitchen.
    Kids will have a blast dipping and decorating these cute wintry cookies.
20. Snowman Snack Mix from Inner Child Fun.
    Kids will love making these marshmallow snowman snacks!
21. Snowball Cupcakes from Hungry Happenings.
    Kids will love decorating these snowball cupcakes.

I hope you are inspired to try one of these winter projects for kids with your class or family! If this has been helpful, I’d love it if you’d take a moment to like, pin, or share this post!