Struggling with cabin fever already? Winter can be tough for us moms, especially with energetic toddlers to entertain. Fear not! Our list of 41 festive crafts and activities will turn those long winter days into a season of fun and learning. From glittery snowflakes to adorable handprint art, we’ve got the perfect projects for little hands.
Penguin Finger Puppet Craft
Make cute winter penguin finger puppets with this free printable! This is a quick and easy activity that is great for classrooms or to pass some time by on a snowy day at home.
Fun Melting Snowman Craft For Kids
How cute are these paper melted snowmen? Grab some paper, buttons, and a few other supplies for a fun toddler activity on a winter day.
Winter Paper Plate Wreath
This winter paper plate craft is such a fun and easy indoor activity idea for little ones. You can keep it simple or get really creative with different supplies you have in your craft basket.
Adorable DIY Snowman Puppet (With Paper Plates)
Make a cute and simple snowman puppet craft with a wintery paper plate background. This is a fun craft that toddlers love to play with once it’s made! It really moves too!
Winter Do-A-Dots Printable
Snag her winter themed do-a-dot pages for a low mess and low prep toddler activity idea. You can use dot markers or dot stickers with these fun winter pages.
Super Fun Winter Sensory Bin for Toddlers
A Winter Sensory Bin will surely keep your toddler entertained once it gets chilly outside! They will have so much fun with the fake snow and using a little tractor to move it around!
5 Fun & Easy Free Printable Winter Playdough Mats
Round up the PlayDoh and use these winter themed mats to inspire your toddler’s artistic side!
Ice Sculptures with Colored Ice Blocks
Colorful Ice Blocks are a great activity for a toddler’s first time in the snow, sure to make many happy memories!
Snowman Tissue Paper Craft For Kids [Free Template]
Skip the real snow and use tissue paper and let the little ones create this fun snowman tissue paper craft! It’s a simple project that’ll keep the kids busy while you enjoy staying warm and snug indoors!
Frozen Inspired Elsa Magic Wand Craft
Does your toddler love the movie Frozen? This is the perfect winter day activity but they will need a little help from you to cut out the snowflakes.
Glittery “Stained Glass” Snowflakes
Make faux stained glass indoors using a few simple supplies. Kids will love watching the sunshine come through.
How To Make Nature Ice Ornaments | Easy Winter Craft
Nature Ice Ornaments are a cool way to incorporate nature with crafting, your kids are sure to find it fun!
Q-Tip Snowflakes
Are you looking for a cute, sweet, wintry craft that calls for snow showers? These whimsical Q-tip snowflakes are the perfect activity to keep toddlers entertained when it’s too cold to go outside.
Paper Plate Winter Hat Craft For Kids [Free Template]
This paper plate winter hat craft is perfect for 2 and 3 year old. The coolest thing about this project is how super simple it is. Just grab some basic supplies like scissors, paint, glue or tape, and a paper plate or multiple if you want to make more than one.
Winter Sugar Painting For Kids
You’ve heard of salt painting, but let’s make it a little sweeter and sugar instead!
How To Make Pretend Snow: Winter Themed Kinetic Sand For Kids
If your toddler is ready for snow, but the magic just isn’t happening yet…make it inside instead!
Cardinal Handprint
These cardinal handprints are super cute and could totally be made into a holiday card for loved ones that would offer a memorable keepsake.
Melting Snowman Craft
Here’s another version of a melted snowman activity except this ones uses glue and shaving cream for a puffy effect instead of just paper.
Winter Toilet Paper Roll Animals
Teach toddlers about winter animals while upcycling leftover toilet paper rolls. Googly eyes make these little creatures extra cute.
DIY Rudolph Ornament Kids Craft
Using recycled materials that you already have on hand, kids can make these cute reindeer crafts that also double as ornaments.
Bubble Wrap Winter Trees Art Craft
Create a snowy scene with this Bubble Wrap Winter Trees Craft. The coolest part? It involves bubble wrap! And let’s be honest, what kid doesn’t love bubble wrap?
Snow Painting
Bring the snow inside so toddlers can stay nice and warm all while painting. They will have a blast!
Build a Snowman Printable
This Build a Snowman Printable is super easy to clean up and set up, perfect for a day inside to bust the winter boredom with littles!
Tape Resist Snowflake Craft
Need a quick and easy toddler craft? This one is great, can be made in just a few minutes, and has easy to find materials all around the house, perfect for a cold winter day.
Snow Volcano
Have a pile of snow outside? Make the trek and take little ones out so they can see the magic of a snow volcano in action.
Snowman Snow Globe Craft And Winter Sensory Bottle
We love a good craft that also doubles as a sensory activity when it comes to entertaining toddlers. Don’t forget to turn Frosty the Snowman on and sing while crafting.
Paper Plate Ice Skating Craft
This Paper Plate Ice Skating Craft is all about winter fun! You get to paint, watercolor, and lace yarn for a cute ice skating scene. Plus, there’s a Free Printable Ice Skates Template!
Fun DIY Ball Toss Game With Snowflake Theme
Be careful, this indoor game may get a little rowdy but it’s actually fun for the whole family and only minimal supplies needed.
Snow Day Bingo Activity – Free Printable
A fun snow day bingo that kids will love to do! This is a free printable filled with activities for little ones. Toddlers won’t be able to read off the cards, but they will understand that each time an activity is completed you get to mark off the boxes.
Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft
This popsicle stick snowflake craft is perfect for kids. It’s a fun way to spend a winter afternoon and makes a cute decoration for the windowsill or tree. Grab those popsicle sticks and let’s craft!
Cute Paper Plate Rocking Polar Bear Craft For Kids
Have you ever seen a more adorable polar bear? The best part is that it really rocks, so once craft time is done toddlers can still play with it.
Cotton Ball Snowman
When you need a quick winter craft and you have cotton balls on hand, it’s time to make a snowman!
Cardboard Tube Cardinal
Here’s another chance to use up that pile of toilet paper rolls! I love that the little feathers add so much character!
Cupcake Liner Snow Globe Craft
These are so much fun! If you don’t have colorful liners, let the kids use markers to color the white ones before painting.
Abominable Snowman Fork Painted Craft
Fork painting is so much fun! To make it a little more festive turn on a movie and let kids craft the winter day away.
Snowflake Paper Plate Wreath
Whip up some winter magic indoors with this fun paper plate snowflake wreath! Easy, mess-free, and perfect for kids that are 2 and 3 years old. If you didn’t want to cut the snowflakes from paper, you could always by some foam snowflakes and let them stick them on.
Cute Snowman Ornaments
Dig out the button stash and some old felt and watch these snowmen come to life as toddlers decorate the ornaments.
Coffee Filter Snowflakes for Winter Fun
Make adorable coffee filter snowflakes! Cheap, easy, and fun for little ones.
Paper Polar Bear Craft
Chilly weather? Bust the boredom with this super easy Paper Polar Bear Craft! Perfect for little ones using stuff you’ve got at home.
Paper Roll Stamped Snowflake
This toilet paper roll snowflake art is a blast for kids in the winter. Kids will have a great time using paper rolls as stamps to make their own special snowflakes. The glitter really adds a nice touch!
Simple and Festive Paper Plate Snowman
Grab her free templates and watch the cutest snowman you’ve ever seen come to life and it uses cheap supplies!
We guarantee that you will keep those little hands busy all through the winter season with this big list of winter themed activities and crafts for toddlers!
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