I know that winter doesn't technically start for a couple weeks, but someone forgot to tell mother nature and we have already been visited by a pretty fierce snowstorm already. The snow hasn't completely melted and we are already expecting to get slammed with another snow storm tonight.
I actually love snow. We go snowshoeing and cross country skiing, but there is only so much time you can spend outside before you have to come in to thaw out.
Most of us are content to curl up with a book and a cup of hot cocoa, but my youngest son is extremely active. If I don't find things to keep him busy, he will find ways to occupy himself, which sounds like a good thing, but it isn't. At all! He kind of has a thing for markers and labeling things. People say it is a stage and he will outgrow it, but after 4 years I have my doubts. The one way I can ensure he will be well behaved is to plan crafts and activities to keep him busy. Below are 15 Winter Crafts for Kids that I have pulled together to help me keep my son busy when he is stuck inside this weekend.
15 Winter Crafts for Kids
Waterless Snow Globes / The Country Chic Cottage
Crystal Snowflakes / Tip Junkie
Snowman Lantern / Stockpiling Moms
Sock Snowman / Premeditated Leftovers
Winter Village Made with Tissue Boxes / Mer Mag
Sheet Music Snow Flakes / The Country Chic Cottage
Fire and Ice Lanterns / Mad in Crafts
Winter Tree Silhouette / Inner Child Fun
Paper Snowflakes / Bumbles and Light
Pipe Cleaner Snow Balls / The Country Chic Cottage
A Handful of Snowmen from a Glove / Crafts ‘n Coffee
Penguins Made from Recycled Bottles / Spoonful
Recycled Paper Snowflakes / Lushome
Smiling Snowman Envelopes / Make and Takes
Bottle Cap Penguins / Craft Morning
More Winter Activities for Kids
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5 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids
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5 Fun Snow Activities You Have Probably Never Heard Of
Thank you for including the Handful of Snowmen from Crafts ‘n Coffee in your fun roundup!
We have had a ridiculous amount of snow days here this year and my kids have been going crazy. We’ve made more crafts than I can count, but a few of these will definitely be on my agenda for our next snowday!
Thanks!