Snow Crafts for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners

Do you need some engaging snow crafts for preschoolers or kindergarteners this winter?

Once kids discover how to make paper snowflakes, they can’t stop! They’ll cut snowflake after snowflake after snowflake, which is wonderful for building scissor skills.

But….after you’ve got a pile of snowflakes, you can use them for additional creative activities…and that’s where these simple decorating ideas come in.

I’ll show you how to turn simple paper snowflakes into skill-rich winter crafts using materials you already have in your classroom or home. Kids can decorate and display their snowflakes in ways that build fine motor skills and creativity.

These activities are perfect for preschoolers and work beautifully in Pre-K, kindergarten, OT, and SPED settings too.

Why Paper Snowflake Crafts Are Great For Preschool & Kindergarten Kids

There’s something magical about snowflakes for young children. The idea that “no two snowflakes are the same” captures their imagination and makes every craft feel special and unique.

Paper snowflake crafts naturally build important skills:

• Scissor Skills – Especially when you use templates that are differentiated for different cutting levels
• Bilateral Coordination – Kids use both hands together as they cut, hold, and create
• Hand Strength and Control – Cutting, punching holes, and manipulating small materials all strengthen little hands

The best part? They’re easy to differentiate and adapt for all levels in your classroom.

Here’s a tip: Using printable snowflake cutting templates makes it easy for every child to feel successful—no falling apart snowflakes here! Templates with different cutting levels mean everyone can participate and feel proud of their work.

Snowflake Decorating Ideas

Once your students have cut their snowflakes, the real fun begins! Here are some creative ways to turn those paper snowflakes into beautiful snow crafts for preschoolers. Each idea adds fine motor practice and creativity.

Snowflakes with Biodegradable Packing Peanuts

Add dimension and sensory fun to snowflakes by attaching biodegradable packing peanuts. I like to encourage kids to cut the peanuts into smaller pieces. Show them how to tap the end of a peanut onto a wet sponge, then stick it to the paper snowflake.

Hole Punch Snow Craft

Let kids use a hole punch to add designs around the edges or throughout their snowflakes. This activity boosts hand strength and precision—two skills that are part of the Cutting Confidence Ladder.

Stamped Snow Craft

Turn your math manipulatives into art tools! Kids can dip Unifix cubes into paint and stamp patterns onto their snowflakes.

Bingo Marker Snow Craft

This is a fast and colorful option for less-mess days! Kids use bingo markers (dot markers) to add dots and designs to their snowflakes. It’s great for early finishers or as a calming activity.

Snow Craft with Disc Beads

Glue small disc beads onto snowflakes to create a 3D effect and practice fine motor control. This activity is perfect for OT, SPED, or as a challenge extension for kids who need more. The finished snowflakes look absolutely stunning!

Display Ideas for Your Snow Crafts

Once your students have created their beautiful snowflakes, display them proudly!

• Bulletin Board Banner – Create a winter display with all the snowflakes arranged across your board.
• Classroom “Snowstorm” Wall – Hang snowflakes at different heights to create a magical snowstorm effect on one wall.
• Hanging Window Garlands – String snowflakes together and hang them in windows. They look beautiful when the light shines through!

Kids love seeing their work displayed, and these snow crafts for preschoolers make your classroom feel like a winter wonderland.

How To Make Easy Snow Crafts Tutorial

Want to see how to make the crafts? Check out the video below for a demo.

Skill-Rich Snow Crafts That Grow With Kids

These snowflake activities hit all three elements of the Skill-Rich Craft Formula:

🖐 Hands Doing the Work
Kids’ hands are actively engaged as they:

• Cut snowflakes using leveled templates (from simple straight cuts to more complex curves)
• Hole punch designs around the edges
• Glue materials carefully onto their snowflakes
• Stamp patterns with Unifix cubes
• Place tiny beads with precision

Every step builds hand strength, control, and coordination.

🧠 Brains in Motion

While kids create, their brains are working too:

• Planning where to place decorations
• Exploring symmetry (snowflakes are naturally symmetrical!)
• Making choices about colors, patterns, and materials
• Following multi-step directions
• Problem-solving when decorations don’t stick the first time

These snow crafts for preschoolers aren’t just busy work—they’re thinking work.

❤️ Kids Who Care

Kids are invested in these crafts because:

• Every snowflake is unique, just like them
• They get to make choices and express creativity
• They see their work proudly displayed in the classroom
• The craft becomes a meaningful winter memory

When kids care about what they’re making, they put in more effort and build more skills.

Where to Get the Snowflake Templates

All the snowflake cutting templates shown above are available in my store! These templates are leveled for beginner to advanced cutters, so every child in your classroom can feel successful.

What teachers love about these templates:

• Differentiated cutting levels mean all students can participate
• Clear, bold lines are easy for kids to follow
• No falling apart, frustrating snowflakes—just beautiful results
• Kids build scissor skills while still having freedom and fun

Additional Snow and Winter Crafts for Kids

Need some additional snow-themed crafts for the winter season? Check out these additional blog posts.