Awesome snowflake crafts and activities for toddlers and preschoolers.
Tons of way to create, play and learn around the theme of snowflakes. Great for preschool winter themes or at home toddler schooling.
Snowflakes are one of the most magical parts of winter, and crafting them is just as fun as watching them fall from the sky. Whether you’re cutting paper snowflakes, creating glittery designs, or learning about their unique patterns, snowflake crafts and activities are a perfect way to bring the season indoors. They’re simple to set up, fun for all ages, and offer endless opportunities for creativity.
What’s great about snowflake crafts is that they can be as easy or as detailed as you like. From toddlers exploring basic shapes to older kids learning about symmetry, there’s something for everyone. Plus, they make beautiful decorations and a great way to spend a cozy winter afternoon!
Snowflake Crafts
Make beautiful snowflakes using washable markers or colored water and coffee filters!
Use a fork dipped in paint to create textured snowflake designs on paper. A fun way to explore textures and patterns while crafting.
Use cotton balls and paint to design colorful, fluffy snowflakes. It’s a fun way to mix bright colors with a classic winter theme.
Paint over a paper towel snowflake with watercolor to reveal stunning hidden designs. This craft combines creativity and a touch of magic as kids uncover their colorful creations.
Dip corks into paint to stamp snowflake designs onto paper. It’s an easy and fun way for kids to explore patterns and create festive winter art.
Use colorful dot stickers to decorate snowflake templates. It’s an easy, mess-free activity perfect for younger kids.
This Paper Plate Snowflake Craft is an easy activity that turns a plain paper plate into a stunning winter decoration
Use Q-tips and glue to design intricate snowflakes on a box. This activity is perfect for practicing fine motor skills while making unique, textured decorations.
This LEGO snowflake activity is such a solid win. It’s basically a mini building challenge that feels like play (because it is), but it sneaks in a bunch of early learning too—symmetry, patterns, problem-solving, and that satisfying “I made this!” confidence boost.
Match and arrange colorful materials to create symmetrical snowflakes. This activity is great for learning about symmetry and colors.
Repurpose toilet paper rolls to cut and design personalized snowflakes featuring your child’s name. It’s a creative and meaningful winter craft that doubles as a keepsake.
Transform paper bags into oversized, decorative snowflakes perfect for hanging. This craft is ideal for creating bold, festive winter decorations.
Disassemble clothespins and glue them together to create rustic wooden snowflakes. This simple craft is great for holiday decorating or gift tags.
Glue popsicle sticks together in symmetrical patterns to make sturdy snowflakes. Add glitter or paint for a festive touch to these classic winter crafts.
Use homemade puffy paint to create raised, textured snowflakes on paper. Kids will love the sensory aspect and the 3D effect of their winter designs.
Use simple materials to build a snowflake that can balance on the floor. This activity is perfect for combining craft time with STEM exploration.
Create snowflakes and practice dropping them into a container or box, testing aim and coordination. It’s a fun, active game that combines crafting with movement.
Dip pom poms in paint to stamp colorful snowflake patterns on paper. This craft is great for creating textured designs with a festive flair.
Stick contact paper to the wall and let kids attach snowflake cutouts, pom poms, and glitter for an interactive craft. This activity is great for creativity and gross motor skills.
Cut and shape cardboard tubes into snowflake designs, then paint or decorate them. A creative way to upcycle and craft at the same time.
Fold and cut cupcake liners to make intricate snowflakes. A simple craft that’s quick to set up and fun for all ages.
Dip LEGO bricks in paint to stamp unique snowflake patterns. It’s a playful way to combine crafting with building fun.
Glue popsicle sticks together to form snowflake shapes, then paint and decorate. A simple yet sturdy craft perfect for decorating.
Provide pre-made snowflake cutouts and materials like gems, glitter, and markers for kids to decorate. It’s an open-ended activity that encourages creativity.
Stick tape in a snowflake pattern on paper, paint over it, and peel to reveal the design. A great activity for exploring contrast and shapes.
Cut and fold paper into symmetrical snowflakes, focusing on matching patterns. A fun way to practice symmetry and cutting skills.
Use pipe cleaners and beads to create sparkly, textured snowflake designs. A great craft for practicing fine motor skills.
Paint kids’ hands and stamp them in a circle to create a snowflake design. A keepsake craft that’s perfect for young children.
Provide a tray of materials like sticks, beads, and pom-poms for kids to design their own snowflakes. This open-ended activity encourages creativity and problem-solving.
Use play dough and snowflake-shaped cutters to create 3D snowflake designs. It’s a fun sensory activity that combines creativity and tactile exploration.
Fill a bin with rice, snowflake decorations, and scoops for a winter-themed sensory play experience. Perfect for fine motor skill development and imaginative play.
Fill a sealed bag with gel, glitter, and snowflake cutouts for a mess-free sensory experience. Kids can squish and explore without cleanup!
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
Click here for more information: Play2Learn
Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
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