Cute Easy Snowman Crafts and Fun Activities for Kids

As winter blankets the world in a glistening white, there’s no better way to embrace the season's charm than by crafting adorable snowmen! Engaging in snowman-themed crafts are a fun way to spark creativity and bring joy to kids of all ages, whether at home or in the classroom. These snowman crafts and activities not only stimulate imagination but also promote fine motor skills and teamwork and have so much fun. Let’s dive into a flurry of delightful snowman craft ideas, materials needed, and ways to enjoy these winter crafts and activities both at home and in school. 

Cute Easy Snowman Crafts and Fun Activities for Kids

I love making these adorable melted snowman cookies as well as Elf on the Shelf Holiday Christmas French Macaron Recipe,  Melting Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs Easy Winter Recipe and Grinch Inspired Macarons Best Holiday Christmas Recipe and enjoying while looking at the Christmas tree all season long!

Frosty Fun: Easy Snowman Crafts for Creative Kids

Making holiday recipes in the kitchen with family during the winter season and holidays is one of the very best memories I have of childhood all season long and on Christmas morning.  These  Melting Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs Grinch Inspired Macaron recipe,  Simple Santa Claus Hat Rice Krispie Christmas Treats are all great recipes with different flavors! Pack in all of the fun with 25 different things leading up to Christmas with this  Christmas Bucket List Printable - Ultimate Free Holiday Fun

Ideas for Snowman Crafts:

  1. Pop Out Snowman Cards

These Pop Out Snowman Cards you will need cardstock in blue, we used light and dark blue, and maybe purple, too. You will also need small scraps of cardstock for the snowman scarves as well. The remainder of the supplies include white paper, a black and orange sharpie, white marker, scissors, 1” circle paper punch, and a glue stick.

2. Felt Melting Snowman Craft

This Felt Melting Snowman Craft is really fun to make, with buttons, the scarf, and top hat in a felt puddle. But what I truly adore are the addition of small sticks taken from the backyard used for his arms, just like any real snowman would have. Any time I can incorporate supplies from nature in our crafts, it makes the finished product that much more special. And cheap!

3. Paper Bag Cupcake Liner Snowman Craft

Simply paint a paper bag, glue on a couple white cupcake liners, add a few quick details and you’ve made the cutest winter snowman craft.

4. Paper Cup Snowman Craft

Paper Cup Snowman Craft you will need paper cups, multicolor yarn, medium sized poms, markers in black and orange, and glue. This is a great snowman craft for little ones in the middle of winter with some snow on the ground. Which is a perfect time to slow back down and get back to crafting with this adorable Paper Cup Snowman Craft.

5. Cotton Ball Stamped Snowman Craft

To make the Cotton Ball Stamped Snowman Craft you will need cotton balls, white acrylic paint, blue and black cardstock as well as scraps of fun scrapbook paper, black and orange markers, a glue stick, two paint brushes, and scissors.

6. Yarn Lacing Snowman Craft

If there’s a craft that can brighten a cold winter day, it’s this adorable Yarn Lacing Snowman Craft. Not only is this a fun winter craft, but it’s also great practice for hand/eye coordination, and so, so cute, too!

7. Snowman Photo Craft

When it’s cold outside and you feel like a snowman, come inside where it’s warm and turn yourself into a snowman with this fun Snowman Photo Craft! A picture turns this snowman into the best winter keepsake. This is a perfect snowman craft for classrooms and teachers to send home as a gift for parents and families. These double as the most adorable ornament if you add string to the top.

8. Man Your own Snowman Window Cling

Looking for a fun project to make with your children or grandchildren this winter? How about window clings!? Make your own snowman window clings using these easy step by step directions. This is a great activity to beat winter boredom, when someone has the sniffles, or to just decorate your windows for winter!

9. Easy Nutter Butter Reinder Snowman 

Learn how to make easy Nutter Butter reindeer, snowman and Santa cookies using simple supplies. Think decorating them is difficult? Not with the tips you will find here! Delight your friends, family, and coworkers with these cute little treats. They are sure to bring a smile.

10. Easy Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft

It is an easy toilet paper roll craft for kids is the perfect project for snowy days at home, classroom crafts or homeschool crafts or to make together with kids at holiday parties. With only a few simple supplies you probably have at home, it is a quick and easy project that kids of all ages can make with just a bit of assistance

11. Olar Inspired Snowman Craft

One of everyone’s favorite snowmen is Olaf from the Disney hit film series Frozen. For our next fun craft for kids, this snowman is inspired by this lovable character that kids adore. 

12. Snowman In A Bag Kids Craft

This is a great “snow day” activity for toddlers or preschoolers…even young elementary school children. What’s great about it is that you might already own most of the supplies to make this snowman in a bag craft!

13. Paper Plate Snow Globe Craft

we're diving into this delightful Paper Plate Snowglobe. It's a simple craft made up of a paper plate transformed into a whimsical winter scene complete with snowy mountains, pine trees, and a cute little snowman.

We've added some pompom balls to mimic falling snow, which adds a playful touch. With some basic construction paper and a bit of creativity, you can bring this winter wonderland right into your living room.

14. Snowman Handprint

This snowman handprint card is so easy to make! You only need paper and a few markers to make it! Kids can also decorate and color each individual fingerprint snowman.

15. Name Recognition Snowman Craft Kids

This paper name recognition snowman craft for kids is the perfect winter craft to help kids practice and learn how to write and spell their names.

It is a simple and easy activity that you probably have all the materials for laying around the house. It is an academic activity and helps your little one spell their name and work on their letters.

Items Needed for Snowman Crafts: The beauty of fun snowman crafts lies in their simplicity and accessibility. Basic household items like socks, paper plates, cotton balls, glue, scissors, and paints form the core supplies for most projects. For more intricate crafts, additional materials such as felt, buttons, ribbons, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, pom poms, and beads can enhance the snowman's features and add a personal touch. It’s easy to adapt these crafts based on what’s available, encouraging resourcefulness and creativity.  Encourage students / children to gather items from the house like egg cartons, shaving cream, hot glue, paper tubes, and cardboard! Have white paper, blue paper, white paint, glue stick, craft sticks, tissue paper on hand for many of these great snowman craft ideas.

How to Use at Home and School: At Home:

  • Family Bonding: Engage the entire family in a snowman crafting session, fostering quality time and bonding.

  • Learning Opportunities: Use crafts as a chance to teach kids about shapes, colors, and textures while enhancing their creativity.

  • Decorative Delights: Display the finished snowmen around the house as charming winter decorations.

Ways that these Best Snowman Crafts are great At School:

  • Interactive Learning: Incorporate snowman crafts into lessons about seasons, weather, or storytelling.  Curl up with one of these Must Read Books about Snow for Toddlers this Winter with one of those delicious recipes or a  Free Printable Winter Word Scramble Kids Game for lots of Christmas fun!

  • Collaborative Projects: Encourage teamwork by having students work together to create a snowman display for the classroom or school.

  • Sensory Development: Let kids explore different textures and materials while enhancing their fine motor skills through crafting.

  • Winter holiday parties - these snowmen crafts are great for little hands and then make such a cute snowman gift to send home for gifts for students families during the holiday season.  

Remember that doing these adorable snowman crafts mean that you will have a messy little monster and thats okay! Getting messy during crafting your own snowman snow craft is part of the fun!

Crank up the Christmas songs and Christmas tunes and make some Christmas Tree inspired Pretzel Rod DessertM and M no bake Christmas barkSanta's reindeer Little Debbie Snack, and these adorable Christmas Mickey Mouse Inspired cookie bars.  If you are looking for a way to add excitement to your holiday gatherings, this Christmas gift exchange dice game is a huge hit.

These great Christmas activities and recipes are the perfect way to have seasonal fun!  This roll of the dice snowman dice game is a huge hit for school and home as well. Christmas word search printables are so much fun for a small or large group.   These free printables and game for a White elephant game Christmas gift exchanges can be a popular and fun holiday tradition for school parties too. My family love this fun game and we look forward to this as one of our absolute favorite Christmas games for the entire family.

DIY Snowman crafts offer an avenue for kids and the whole family to explore their creativity, express themselves, and develop essential skills in a playful and enjoyable manner. Whether at home or in school, these activities foster imagination, encourage teamwork, and create lasting memories.

With simple household items and a dash of creativity, the possibilities for snowman crafts are as endless as the snowflakes in the winter sky. Embrace the magic of the season through these delightful and charming projects, and watch as your children’s imaginations

Erin Smith

Mom of 3 sharing tips for parenting, DIY and crafts, recipes for kids, and lifestyle tips for families on the go.  

http://www.xoxoerinsmith.com
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