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We all know little hands like to stay busy, especially when theyre stuck inside!
As we get into the winter season, its a great idea to havewinter crafts for preschoolprepared for them.
Today, Ive got you covered, at least a littlethirty-one winter crafts for preschool or young artists.
These projects and ideas can occupy any kiddos or students while getting a bit of energy out.
For these young artists, many materials are household items and generally pretty accessible to most!
And now, onto the post!
Grabthis sweet set of ribbonsfor the snowmens scarves.
Paper Straw Wreath Ornament
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This paper straw wreath is a great functional and fun craft.
It practices finger dexterity and results in a darling ornament.
Grab a template from online or sketch one out on your own for the kids to use.
Grabthis pack of food coloringand mix each color with a small pot of snow.
Let the kids experiment or have a craft pulled up for the cool medium.
Find morewinter crafts for toddlers.
Wood slices are a fantastic small canvas for kids to make their own ornaments.
Opt for a simple character or design, or let them have at it.
Our owl could blend into any wintry scene; a simple coat ofwhite paint like thiswill do well.
Mitten Salt Painting
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Salt painting is a fun and exploratory way to create art.
This craft is a great activity if kids are practicing cutting skills or multi-step directional lessons.
Take the assembly slow for those having issues assembling.
Encourage them to try their best but be on standby.
Grab some ofthis great glittery paintand let your homemade snowflakes shine.
If the kids you are working with practice their names, try this name activity.
Randomize the letters so the kids can concentrate on getting the letters in the right order.
Have them check with someone who can spell before gluingit can get sticky if they dont.
Popsicle Stick Snowflake Ornaments
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Snowflake ornaments made of popsicle sticks are a classic and go-to craft.
Even though the kids will get excited to handle them once completed, double-check they let it dry entirely!
Its a bummer when an ornament breaks prematurely.
Handprint Snowman
This handprint snowman is a simple craft of one of the most iconic winter wonderland characters.
Have the rest of the pieces ready to assemble; youll only have to trace and cut out hands.
Your kiddos will also enjoy theseChristmas handprint craftsfor the holiday season!
Salt Painting
There are a lot of crafting opportunities dealing with salt and projects.
Its a fun way to shake up some traditional projects, and the effects of each project are unique.
Different amounts of liquid will yield even more different results.
Ive used everything from a spray bottle to an eye dropper.
This is one of the most funcrafts for 3-year-oldsto keep them occupied!
Grabthis pack of card stockto hold up all the additions youd like.
We like to make a whole group and do our March of the Penguins.
Coffee Filter Snowflake
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Coffee filter snowflakes are one of the simplest crafts in the bunch today!
This pack of coffee filtersis a great dealI like to keep them for crafts and other projects!
Grab a print online or sketch one yourself, then do the same for the kids you work with.
Let them draw the ideas or print out some common options.
If you dont havelarger-scale paper, this packworks great for these mittens and your oversized needs.
This paper plate bear craft is a great option to try outa little offbeat but a simple idea.
Let them play around with the scene and create a family of bears or just one huge one.
All you need is a pack of paper bags.
I like grabbing a few different-sized packs of paper bags to have different-sized snowflakes when we finish.
There are also different colored options out there too.
You could even opt for bingo daubers for those that may want to.
Check out these otherChristmas crafts for preschoolnext!
Sock Snowman
If youre anything like us, you gather a stray sock repeatedly!
Depending on the size of the solo sock, it will yield different-sized snowmen.
If you do this craft as a family, the family-turned-snow people will look wonderful.
Ive done both, and daubers are always adaptable for a child regardless of their abilities.
This pack of bingo daubershas a lot of great color options and not a bad price.
Or let them all try their hand at it and have a Frozen-themed day.
For some extra security, glue your snowperson onto a piece of cardboard.
Anything from a bowler to a pink cowboy hat will give your guy a different result.
Make a regular paper snowflake, then adhere the flurry to your kids hat.
If you have different color options, make it a fun color recognition or listening game.
