Winter activities for kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/art-crafts-projects/seasonal/winter/ Meaningful Activities for Learning & Creating Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:36:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://buggyandbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-site-identity-32x32.png Winter activities for kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/art-crafts-projects/seasonal/winter/ 32 32 Tissue Paper and Twig Snowflake Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/tissue-paper-twig-snowflake-craft-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/tissue-paper-twig-snowflake-craft-kids/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:22:14 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=21147 This twig snowflake craft for kids is a great way to incorporate process art into the winter season. Kids can use crumpled tissue paper to create all kinds of winter snowflakes with sticks. The finished products can be used to decorate the classroom, their home, or even turn them into Christmas ornaments. This winter art...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/tissue-paper-twig-snowflake-craft-kids/feed/ 2 Rainbow Science: Creating Light Patterns with a CD https://buggyandbuddy.com/rainbow-science-create-light-patterns-with-a-cd/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/rainbow-science-create-light-patterns-with-a-cd/#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:16:30 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17888 We love rainbow science, and this STEAM / STEM light activity using a blank CD and paper is a really fun one. Not only will kids create rainbow reflections with the CD, but they’ll use paper to alter the patterns of the light. In the past we’ve used an old or blank CD and flashlight...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/rainbow-science-create-light-patterns-with-a-cd/feed/ 7 Standing Paper Cardinal Craft for Kids with Printable Template https://buggyandbuddy.com/standing-paper-cardinal-craft/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:19:56 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=83471 Make a paper cardinal craft for kids using our free template and some common crafting supplies. Your finished cardinal craft can stand alone and even rock back and forth. It’s also a great way for children to explore balance. Be sure to check out ways to modify and extend this craft at the end of...

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]]> Rocking Winter Bird Craft with Free Template https://buggyandbuddy.com/winter-bird-craft-with-free-template/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:17:58 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=83450 Use our free template and some common craft materials to make some cute winter birds that can stand alone and rock back and forth. Be sure to check out tips for modifying this craft for various ages, as well as ways to extend this activity, at the end of this post. Related Children’s Books Materials...

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]]> Paper Strip Cardinal Craft for Kids with Free Template https://buggyandbuddy.com/paper-strip-cardinal-craft-kids-free-template/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/paper-strip-cardinal-craft-kids-free-template/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:45:23 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=21355 Make this adorable cardinal craft for kids using just strips of paper and glue. This cardinal craft is perfect for winter, a unit on birds, and even makes a cute Christmas ornament! I love the simplicity of paper crafts. You only need a few supplies, and, although they are so simple to make, they turn...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/paper-snowman-craft/feed/ 1 How to Make Snow Dough https://buggyandbuddy.com/white-playdough/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/white-playdough/#comments Fri, 06 Dec 2019 02:00:42 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=12423 Snow dough is a fun sensory material to add to small world play and also makes a great play material all on its own. This playdough recipe is perfect for ‘snowy’ play due to its bright white color and somewhat crumbly texture. Follow our Winter Crafts and Learning for Kids Pinterest board!     I’m excited...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/white-playdough/feed/ 20 Paper Plate Melting Snowman Winter Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/melted-snowman-winter-craft/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/melted-snowman-winter-craft/#respond Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:55:45 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=22835 Make a super cute melting snowman craft right on a paper plate. Such a fun and simple winter craft for kids and goes great with a variety of snowman themed books.   This post contains affiliate links.   Make your very own melting snowman this winter using some common crafting supplies. Kids will love this...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/melted-snowman-winter-craft/feed/ 0 Waddling Penguin Winter Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/waddling-penguin-winter-craft-for-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/waddling-penguin-winter-craft-for-kids/#respond Fri, 16 Nov 2018 04:55:02 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=22740 This adorable waddling penguin craft for kids is both fun to make AND fun to play with. Gently shake your cotton ball covered paper bowl and watch your cute penguins waddle and wobble back and forth. This post includes a free printable penguin template and makes a great winter craft.   This post contains affiliate...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/waddling-penguin-winter-craft-for-kids/feed/ 0 Snowman Playdough Kit https://buggyandbuddy.com/snowman-playdough-kit/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/snowman-playdough-kit/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2018 05:56:16 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=21413 Here’s how to make a snowman playdough kit for either a small group of children or an entire classroom of students. Children can have fun creating all kinds of snowmen with this winter sensory activity using playdough and then bring the snowman kit home to enjoy with family and friends. It also makes a great...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/snowman-playdough-kit/feed/ 0 12 of the Cutest Winter Crafts for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/12-cutest-winter-crafts-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/12-cutest-winter-crafts-kids/#comments Sat, 13 Jan 2018 17:02:10 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=21351 Here’s some of the cutest winter crafts for kids you’ll definitely want to try! You’ll find all kinds of creative ideas in this collection including winter crafts made from twigs, straws, paper, and even a project using salt! Follow our Winter Crafts for Kids Pinterest board!     Winter is one of my favorite seasons...

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