Elementary School Winter Activities

Winter is a great time to create a textured polar bear. Not only will your child gain practice identifying shapes, they'll also work on fine motor skills.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

Whether the snow is fluffy and soft or icy and hard, a snowman is sure to inspire a smile. No wonder this snowman is so happy—it's made using marshmallows!

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

Create one-of-a-kind noisemakers to bring some fun to New Year's Eve.

Help your child create a tasty treat that will demonstrate exactly how frogs survive a freezing season.

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

Here's a great activity to help learners satisfy their snow play cravings in a cozy indoor setting!

This reindeer hat is cute and festive for your child during the holiday season. Make a reindeer hat this Christmas with your child.

This winter world craft will introduce your kid to pointillism, a technique in which dots are used to create a recognizable image.

Kids entranced by Little House on the Prairie? This popsicle stick "log cabin" is a great introduction to pioneer history.

This snowflake garland will bring some winter wonder to your house. Make a sparkling snowflake garland with your child this winter.

Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Egg cartons are known to have abundant uses. As you get into the cold winter months, discuss penguins with your child by creating these adorable egg carton penguins!

Who said snow globes have to be round and made of glass? Here’s our take on this holiday favorite, using paper and plastic.

Craft a winter words alphabet book to celebrate this chilly season in this preschool-kindergarten arts and crafts activity.

This paper mache snowman is a unique winter craft for kids. Use this paper mache snowman to show your child the wonders of this three-dimensional art form.

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

Brrrrr! It's chilly outside. Now's the perfect time to create a snow globe. But, don't worry, you don't need glass for this dome.

Create a winter centerpiece that will fill your entire house will holiday cheer. This winter centerpiece is seasonal whether there's snow outside or not.

Your fourth grader can have fun and get creative this winter by creating a colorful winter weather collage.

Encourage your preschooler to learn about the letter "W" by creating a wonderful work of art.

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

Coffee filter snowflakes are an easy winter craft and a good way to involve children of all ages in holiday decorating.

Here's a color matching game that is perfect for winter! Your child will race against the clock to assemble the name of a color with its matching parts.

This game is the perfect way to prepare your child for any shopping adventures you may embark upon, all while practicing important math concepts.

Not all snowmen are made of ice. This popcorn snowman tastes like the holiday season and also makes a cute decoration on any dining table.

Your child will "build" a snowman and lace her way around the paper plates, boosting her manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.