Nothing says winter like freshly fallen snow! Our favorite snowflake crafts and art projects below are sure to please the Winter fan. If you don’t have snow yet, or even if you won’t have any snow at all, these snowflake crafts for preschoolers and older are the perfect way to explore winter activities this season!
What is so amazing about snowflakes?
Snowflakes are fascinating for young kids for several reasons. They have unique shapes. Children are often amazed by the fact that each snowflake is unique. The intricate and delicate patterns of snowflakes can captivate their imaginations.
The way snowflakes fall gently from the sky creates a magical atmosphere. Kids may find joy in catching snowflakes on their tongues or observing them land on their clothes. Young children might be enchanted by how a fresh layer of snow can transform the familiar surroundings into a winter wonderland, covering everything in a soft, white blanket.
Learning about the science behind how snowflakes are formed, that each snowflake is a ice crystal with a hexagonal structure, can be intriguing for kids. It introduces them to basic concepts of science and physics.
Build an appreciation for the beauty and science of snowflakes with these hands-on crafts. From easy ideas for preschoolers to snowflake art projects for older students.
Also, explore the winter season with snowman activities.
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Bonus: Printable Snowflake Facts Pack
In addition to your hands-on activities to learn more about snowflakes, add this snowflake fact pack to the wintery mix!
Preschool Friendly Snowflake Crafts
Check out all the links below to see how you can enjoy a snowflake theme no matter what the temperature is outdoors. Simple supplies, simple prep, but tons of awesome fun and learning for young kids!
Cotton Ball Snowflakes
Glue cotton balls onto a paper plate in the shape of a snowflake and add glitter for extra sparkle.
Paper Plate Snowflakes
Cut out sections of a paper plate to resemble a snowflake. Have kids paint or color the snowflake, and add sequins or beads for decoration.
Q-Tip Snowflakes
Dip Q-tips into paint and use them to create intricate snowflake patterns on paper. Kids can experiment with different colors and arrangements.
Splatter Painting Snowflakes
Explore a famous artist and a process art technique with a fun winter theme! Kids will love this!
Salt Dough Snowflakes
Make salt dough by combining flour, salt, and water. See our easy salt dough recipe. Roll out the dough and let kids use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters. Once baked, they can paint or decorate the snowflakes.
Sparkly Snowflakes
Cut snowflake shapes out of sturdy paper or cardboard. Have kids paint the snowflakes and then sprinkle glitter on top for a dazzling effect.
Coffee Filter Snowflakes
Simple science is combined with unique process art to make these colorful paper snowflakes.
Resist Technique in Snowflake Art
Crayon Resist Snowflakes
Draw snowflake designs on white paper using a white crayon. Press firmly to create thick lines. Paint over the paper with blue or other wintry watercolors. The crayon will resist the paint, leaving the snowflakes visible.
Watercolor Snowflakes
Use a hot glue gun to create a resist on cardstock and paint some colorful snowflakes on an indoor wintery day.
Snowflake Painting with Tape
A super simple snowflake activity for winter that kid of all ages will enjoy doing! Our tape resist snowflake painting is easy to set up and fun to do with kids this season.
Snowflake Ornaments
Snowflake Melted Bead Ornaments
Make plastic snowflake ornaments with melted pony beads. Follow our step by step tutorial to create these simple melted snowflake ornaments.
Crystal Snowflake Ornament
Make these beautiful crystal snowflake ornaments with our simple borax crystal growing recipe!
Crystal Snowflakes with Salt
Similar to our crystal snowflake ornaments above, except this time we grow crystals with salt.
Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
Create this fun snowflake ornament from a few simple supplies!
LEGO Snowflake Ornament
Based on the design of real snowflakes, grab some basic white bricks and plates to make this snowflake ornament.
Simple Snowflake Art Projects
Snowflake Winter Art
Create a Frida Kahlo portrait with a winter snowflake theme.
Snowflake Salt Painting
Have you ever tried salt painting for a quick science and art activity? Science can take many forms and this is a fun winter STEAM activity using super simple supplies, salt and glue.
Make A Snowflake Stamp
Get stamping this winter with our gorgeous DIY snowflake stamp. Great for fine motor skills and learning about shapes, this snowflake craft is sure to please!
3D Paper Snowflakes
Can you think of a way to make a 3D snowflake out of paper? Look no further than our 3D paper snowflakes. All you need to get started is paper, scissors, and our free printable 3D snowflake template.
Printable Snowflake Crafts and Templates
Paper Snow Globe Craft
It’s snowing with this fun winter snowflake craft! Use the printable snow globe template to make an easy paper snow globe.
Snowflake Coloring Pages
These easy printable snowflake coloring pages below are sure to please the winter fan.
Snowflake Zentangle
Draw zentangle patterns onto a printable snowflake template using colored markers or art supplies.
Draw A Snowflake
Learn how to draw a snowflake step by step. It’s all about the symmetry! Plus, we also include some fun snowflake facts for kids and a bonus snowflake coloring page.
Printable Snowflake Templates
Learn how to make a snowflake with these super easy paper snowflake pattern templates. Find out how a snowflake forms and what makes each one unique.
Printable Winter STEM Pack
Even if you don’t live in a snowy winter climate, there are many ways to explore the season!
WHAT’S INSIDE? You’ll find 250+ Pages of Winter theme projects for science, STEM, and art!
- 25+ Winter science activities and STEM projects for kids that are easy to set up and fit into the time you have available even if it’s limited! NEW: Observation sheets for activities.
- Printable winter theme STEM activities that are simple but engaging for home or classroom. Perfect for K-2 and beyond and adaptable to many skill levels.
- Find simple background science explanations to share with kids while they explore hands-on and playful experiments, projects, and activities! Fun with physics, chemistry, design, engineering, and more!
- Easy to gather supplies makes these STEM activities ideal when you have limited resources available. Perfect for trying with groups of kids.
- Engaging winter STEM activities packed with winter theme activities, journal pages, and design process steps! Includes structure-building cards, STEM challenge cards, and screen-free coding activities.
- Fun snowflake theme STEM, including snowflake cutting templates, snowflake tinker cards, and snowflake science activities, including a snowflake formation cycle!
- Even more, winter printable sheets include hibernating animals sort, snow weather cycle, five senses for winter journal pages, thaumatrope patterns, and fun extras with a winter theme!
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