5 Winter Crafts for Kids by Squiggle Room, a Daycare in Ann Arbor
- Squiggle Room
- Dec 5, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Winter in Ann Arbor is the perfect time to snuggle up indoors with your little ones and enjoy some creative fun. Crafting is not only a great way to keep kids entertained on chilly days, but it also supports creativity, fine motor skills, and imagination. At Squiggle Room, we love hands-on learning, so we’ve put together five easy winter crafts your family can try at home.
If you’re looking for a daycare in Ann Arbor that blends creativity, care, and learning through play, we’d love to meet you.
1. Handprint Snowflakes
Let your kids turn their little handprints into magical snowflakes. Paint their hands white and press them onto dark-colored paper, rotating each print to form a snowflake shape. Sprinkle glitter while the paint is wet to add a frosty sparkle. It’s simple, memorable, and perfect for kids of all ages.
At Squiggle Room, crafts like this support hand strength and coordination, which are key building blocks for early writing skills. You can see more hands-on ideas like these on our Activities page.
2. Cotton Ball Snowman
What’s winter without a snowman? For this craft, draw a snowman outline on a piece of paper and let your child glue cotton balls inside the shape. Add a carrot nose, buttons, and a scarf using markers or colorful paper cutouts. Not only is this activity fun, but it’s also a great way to introduce textures and build focus.
This is also a gentle sensory activity for toddlers, and it pairs nicely with the kind of learning-through-play we emphasize in our Approach.
3. Popsicle Stick Winter Scene
Transform ordinary popsicle sticks into a winter wonderland. Arrange them into a square frame, paint them white or blue, and decorate with small cut-out snowflakes, tiny trees, or even a snowman. Your child can create their own little world and let their imagination take the lead.
This kind of open-ended craft encourages creativity and problem solving, and it’s a great fit for preschool-aged kids working on planning and persistence.
4. Paper Plate Snow Globe
Bring the magic of snow globes home! Use a paper plate as the base, draw a winter scene in the center, and cover it with clear plastic wrap. Add a little fake snow or glitter inside to create a “shakeable” snow globe effect. This activity is a hit with toddlers and preschoolers who enjoy sensory play.
If your child loves sensory activities, you’ll find more ideas and examples built into our day-to-day learning on the Programs page.
5. DIY Winter Crown
Let your child be royalty for a day with a sparkly winter crown. Cut cardstock into a crown shape, then let them decorate it with sequins, glitter, and any other embellishments. Once finished, they can wear their creation and jump into pretend play as a snow prince or princess.
Pretend play is a powerful way for kids to build language and social skills, and it’s something we encourage every day at Squiggle Room.
Cozy Winter Crafts, Big Learning Benefits
Crafting during the winter months is a wonderful way to bond with your kids and make the most of cozy indoor time. At Squiggle Room, we incorporate creative activities like these into our programs to help children learn and grow while having fun.
If you’re looking for a daycare in Ann Arbor that combines creativity, care, and educational opportunities, we’d love to meet you. Contact us today to learn more about our programs or schedule a tour.
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