10 Snowman Crafts for Kids

In this blog post today I’m sharing my favorite 10 snowman crafts for kids.

If you’re anything like me, once the holidays are over and January rolls in, you’re ready to lean into all things winter – especially snowmen. They’re fun, friendly, and just the right theme to carry your classroom through those chilly post-break weeks. In this blog post, I’m sharing 10 of my favorite snowman crafts for kids that are perfect for your classroom, homeschool setup, or even a cozy afternoon at home.

January is hands-down one of my favorite months for classroom crafting. It’s the perfect time to slow things down a little, lean into routines, and let your students tap into their creativity while still working on fine motor skills, following directions, sequencing, and even communication. And that’s where snowman crafts come in- they’re seasonal, super versatile, and always a hit with students of all ages.

I love filling the craft area with inviting, hands-on snowman activities that give students plenty of room to explore materials and express themselves, whether they’re painting, gluing, cutting, or just having fun stacking circles into the perfect snowman shape. Plus, these crafts are a great way to reinforce winter vocabulary, build independence, and sneak in some cross-curricular connections too.

Be sure to scroll through the whole list and click the links for each snowman craft to grab the templates, step-by-step instructions, and printables you’ll need. Most of these are super easy to prep, use simple materials, and can be adapted to different skill levels which makes them a win in my book.

Let’s jump into some snowman fun!

1. Snowman on a Cocktail Stick

This one is always a classroom favorite and honestly, I LOVE it just as much as the kids do. It’s simple, super engaging, and leaves so much room for creativity. My students never make the same snowman twice. They always put their own fun spin on the design, some give theirs eyelashes, some add extra buttons, and others even create mini snow families.

Once the snowmen are finished, we attach them to giant cocktail sticks or craft sticks to turn them into snowman puppets. From there, the possibilities are endless. We use them to:

Put on puppet shows
Create winter-themed storylines
Practice turn-taking and dialogue in speech sessions
Add them to our winter-themed bulletin board
Use them for imaginative play in the classroom

These little snowman puppets quickly become more than just a craft—they turn into storytelling tools, decorations, and prompts for creative writing or language activities.

The best part? It’s super easy to prep, and the pieces are just the right size for developing fine motor skills like cutting and gluing. You can also adapt the materials, let students color them in, use colored paper, add pom-poms, glitter, felt scraps… whatever works for your group.

Grab the free snowman craft template here and get ready to watch your students bring their snowman characters to life in the most adorable ways!

2. Snowman Bead Ornament

How adorable is this snowman bead ornament? It’s simple, sweet, and makes the perfect keepsake or holiday gift to send home with your students. With just a few wooden beads, some twine, and a bit of creativity, you can create a cute little snowman that students will be proud to hang on their tree, or gift to a family member.

This is one of those crafts that’s great for fine motor skills too. Threading the beads, tying the string, and drawing on the snowman face all help build hand-eye coordination and dexterity in a fun and festive way. You can even let students personalize their snowman ornaments with different colored scarves, facial expressions, or glittery details.

We like to make these early in December and package them up in little paper bags or gift boxes. Add a “Made with love” tag, and it becomes an instant treasured gift that families absolutely love receiving.

It’s also a fantastic quiet-time activity. You can play some soft winter music while students work away, it’s one of those calm, focused crafts that still feels magical.

Find the full instructions for this snowman bead ornament here and get ready for lots of smiles (and a few “aww” moments) as your students proudly hold up their tiny snowmen for display!

3. Snowman Handprint

I am alllll about the handprint crafts! They’re some of my absolute favorites to do with students, not just because they’re fun and easy, but because they also make the sweetest keepsakes. Parents love them, students love them, and let’s be honest… I love them too. There’s just something so special about capturing a little handprint in time, especially when it’s turned into something this adorable.

This snowman handprint craft is such a clever twist on the classic. Each finger becomes a snowman complete with a tiny top hat, scarf, carrot nose, and dotted buttons. It’s super simple to prep and only needs a few materials like white cardstock, markers, and colorful paper scraps for the accessories.

What I love most about this activity is how it works for all ability levels. You can pre-cut shapes for younger students or let older ones do their own cutting and gluing to build independence. It’s also a fantastic way to practice:

Following step-by-step directions
Identifying body parts (hello, finger snowmen!)
Using fine motor skills for drawing, cutting, and gluing

You can turn these into holiday cards, hang them up on a bulletin board as a winter display, or send them home as part of a snowman-themed gift pack.

Check out the full tutorial for this handprint snowman craft here – I promise it’ll be a hit in your classroom just like it is in mine!

4. Mix and Match Snowman Rocks

We’ve really enjoyed gathering up pieces of nature over the last few years and turning them into crafts, and these mix-and-match painted rock snowmen are such a perfect example of that. Not only are they a fun winter art project, but they also double as a reusable activity that students can play with long after the painting is done.

To make these, all you need are some smooth, flat rocks (perfect excuse for a nature walk!), white paint, and some colorful markers or paint pens. Each rock becomes a part of a snowman, some are heads with little carrot noses and smiling faces, others are body sections decorated with scarves, buttons, or even stick arms.

Once they’re dry, students can mix and match the pieces to build endless snowman combinations. It’s like a winter-themed puzzle with no right or wrong answer – just creativity and fun.

This craft is especially great for:

Fine motor practice through painting and detail work
Encouraging imaginative play and storytelling
Developing sequencing skills as students stack the snowmen in different ways

You can keep the sets in zip-lock bags for indoor recess bins or use them in sensory trays. They’re also lovely to send home in little boxes as a winter keepsake gift!

Find the full instructions for these painted rock snowmen here and start collecting your pebbles, you’ll be surprised how quickly your students fall in love with this one.

5. Melted Snowman Poem

How sweet (and slightly hilarious) is this melted snowman poem craft? It’s one of those projects that makes everyone smile and it ties in beautifully with both your winter theme and early science learning too.

This craft starts with a fun sensory base often made from a mix of shaving cream and glue to give that fluffy, melty snow look. Then your students get to decorate it with a little hat, scarf, buttons, stick arms, and of course, googly eyes all sliding down as their snowman “melts.”

But the best part? That adorable little poem at the bottom:

I made a little snowman,
I made him just like that.
The sun came out and melted him,
And now my snowman’s flat.

It’s a perfect opportunity to sneak in rhyme and rhythm, and even spark some early poetry discussions. You can practice reading it aloud together, acting it out, or even creating a class performance where each student holds up their flat snowman at the end.

Plus, this craft opens the door to some really simple but effective science conversations:

Why does the sun melt snow?
What happens to water when it freezes or melts?
How does weather affect snowmen outside?

It’s hands-on, literacy-rich, and great for practicing sequencing, creativity, and fine motor skills.

Find out all the instructions for making your own melted snowman poem craft here – and don’t be surprised if your students want to make more than one!

6. Footprint Snowman

If you have students who love to get their feet messy (you know the ones!), then this snowman footprint craft is a must-do winter activity. It’s sweet, simple, and makes a lovely keepsake that families will treasure for years to come.

To make it, students use white paint to stamp their bare foot onto colored cardstock (blue works great for a snowy background). Once the footprint dries, it magically transforms into the body of a snowman. Add a little top hat, scarf, googly eyes, a carrot nose, and some stick arms and suddenly you’ve got the cutest snowman made from the tiniest toes.

The real charm of this craft is in how personal and sentimental it is. Whether you send it home for Valentine’s Day, as part of a winter bulletin board, or just for fun, it’s guaranteed to bring smiles to grown-ups and students alike.

And of course, we love that the design includes the sweet winter pun:
“I love you snow much!”
It adds the perfect finishing touch, making it ideal for a handmade card or keepsake gift.

This activity is also a great opportunity for:

Exploring textures and sensation (great for sensory input!)
Practicing sequence and steps in a process
Tapping into expressive language and creativity

Click here to find out more and grab the full instructions for this adorable footprint snowman craft – you’ll “love it snow much,” too!

7. Snowman Popsicle Stick

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably got a whole stash of popsicle sticks tucked away in a drawer somewhere, so this craft is the perfect way to finally put them to good use! This popsicle stick snowman is fun, easy to make, and gives students the chance to build something sturdy they can take home, gift to a loved one, or proudly display in the classroom.

To make it, students line up popsicle sticks to form the snowman’s face and then glue a couple more across the top and bottom to hold everything together. Add some white paint, googly eyes, a felt carrot nose, and a strip of ribbon for the scarf and you’ve got an adorable snowman that really pops off the page.

You can even add extras like:

Pom-poms for earmuffs
Buttons for decoration
A magnet on the back to turn it into a fridge decoration
A loop of string at the top to make it into a hanging ornament

This craft is perfect for:

Practicing sequencing (step-by-step building)
Strengthening fine motor skills (painting, gluing, decorating)
Promoting creativity through personalization

I love that it also gives students a bit of a construction-style experience. They’re assembling parts, creating a structure, and turning simple materials into something cheerful and festive.

Click here to find the full instructions for this popsicle stick snowman craft – and don’t be surprised if your students ask to make a whole snowman family!

8. Waffle Snowman

We’re currently using this waffle snowman craft as part of our snowman-themed art therapy sessions and let me tell you, it’s absolutely perfect. It’s one of those projects that’s incredibly engaging, calming, and just messy enough to be fun without being overwhelming.

This snowman is made using a real waffle (or a plastic one if you want to reuse it) as a stamp. Dip the waffle in white paint and press it onto colored cardstock to create the snowman’s three iconic body sections. The waffle pattern gives it the cutest texture and a totally unique look! Then, add details like googly eyes, a carrot nose, scarf, buttons, twigs for arms, and a tall hat to bring your snowman to life.

What makes this craft especially perfect for art therapy or calm corners is how process-focused it is. There’s no pressure to make it look a certain way. Students really enjoy the sensory element of pressing and printing with the waffle. Plus, it opens up so many opportunities to work on:

Sensory input through stamping and texture
Visual-motor integration
Expressing emotions through creativity
Fine motor control (gluing, painting, and decorating)

It also works really well in small groups or one-to-one settings where students can take their time and enjoy the experience of creating. The waffle print provides a consistent structure while still giving lots of room for personalization.

Click here to find out more and get the instructions to make this craft with your students too. It’s been a lovely addition to our winter art sessions, and I think you’ll find the same!

9. Snowman Sock Craft

This sock snowman craft is always such a fun one to make with students! It’s hands-on, easy to personalize, and sneaks in loads of skill-building along the way. You’ll be surprised at just how focused and engaged your class gets when they’re building their own soft, squishy snow buddy from scratch.

To make this craft, you’ll need a clean white sock, some rice or stuffing, elastic bands, and lots of little embellishments like buttons, ribbon, felt scraps, and twigs. The sock is filled and tied off to create a round snowman shape, then decorated with facial features, stick arms, and even a colorful winter hat made from a cut-up patterned sock.

What’s great is that this activity works on so many skills at once:

Fine motor practice (tying, pinching, stuffing, gluing)
Sequencing and direction-following
Creative design and choice-making
Sensory input from working with different textures like fabric, rice, and ribbon

Plus, it’s a wonderful activity for encouraging student independence. Everyone ends up with a snowman that looks totally different, and that’s part of the magic – some have big floppy hats, others have tilted noses, and a few even get wild with the button colors.

These little sock snowmen make adorable desk buddies or winter gifts for families. You could even have your students write a short backstory or name tag for their snowman and display them all together as a winter village scene.

Find the full instructions for making this sock snowman craft here and get ready for lots of smiles, giggles, and snowman personalities to emerge!

10. Snowman Window Cling

We absolutely love window clings in our classroom.They’re festive, bright, and add a little seasonal cheer to any space. And this year, we’re taking it to the next level by trying something totally new. .making our own snowman window clings!

This craft is perfect if you’re looking for something a bit different and a little magical. The clings are made using puffy paint or a similar material, layered onto a plastic surface like a ziplock bag or clear page protector. Once they dry, they peel off easily and stick right onto your windows – no tape needed!

It’s a great activity for:

Fine motor practice as students squeeze the paint bottles
Creativity through designing their own snowman features and outfits
Sensory exploration thanks to the smooth, squishy paint texture
Long-lasting fun because they can be peeled off and reused on different windows

Your students can design traditional snowmen, silly snowmen, or even make a whole snow-family to brighten your windows. You can also pair the activity with a writing prompt like.. “What does my snowman see from the window?” for a fun literacy tie-in.

Once they’re displayed, they become a beautiful and interactive winter decoration that everyone walking past your classroom can enjoy!

Check out the full instructions here for making your own snowman window clings. We’re excited to see how ours turn out, and I’m sure yours will look just as amazing!

I’d love to hear from you! What snowman crafts are you planning to make with your students this winter? Whether it’s a tried-and-true favorite or something totally new.. Leave a comment below and share your ideas with other educators and families reading this post. We’re always on the lookout for fresh inspiration and snowman season is the perfect time to get creative together!

Why Snowman Crafts Are a Classroom Staple

Snowmen are friendly, familiar, and seasonal without being tied to specific holidays, making them perfect for diverse classrooms. But they’re also much more than just cute decorations:

✅ Fine Motor Skills: cutting, gluing, painting, tearing, folding
✅ Sequencing: building a snowman in the correct order
✅ Shape Recognition: circles, triangles, rectangles, and more
✅ Language Development: describing textures, colors, steps
✅ Sensory Play: with cotton balls, felt, shaving cream, and other textures
✅ Emotional Expression: giving the snowman a face that reflects a feeling

Plus, they make wonderful bulletin board displays, take-home keepsakes, or calming one-on-one activities.

Differentiation Tips

These crafts are super flexible and easy to adapt for different learners:

Pre-cut shapes for students working on placement or gluing
Visual instructions or step-by-step prompts for independent work
Large templates for learners who need more space and support
Minimal-mess versions using stickers or adhesive foam instead of glue
“Craft bins” with pre-organized pieces for choice-based centers

You can also repeat the same craft over several days, focusing on a different skill each time, like cutting one day and decorating the next.

Add a Sensory Twist with Snow Paint

If your learners love all things snow-themed, why not add some sensory fun into your winter plans too? This snow paint recipe is a perfect hands-on activity that lets kids create their own snowy scenes with a fluffy, paintable texture—ideal for pairing with your snowman crafts for an extra spark of creativity!

You can even let students paint their snowmen instead of gluing on materials. It’s a fantastic option for children who need sensory input or are working on grip strength and brush control.

Learning Links: Cross-Curricular Snowman Fun

Want to stretch your snowman activities across subjects? Here are some ideas!

Literacy:

Write a snowman-themed story or poem
Label parts of a snowman (hat, scarf, carrot, etc.)
Retell the steps of building a snowman using sentence starters

Math:

Count how many buttons, snowballs, or shapes are used
Sort snowmen by size or features
Use a spinner to “build a snowman” based on numbers

Science:

Learn about states of matter and why snow melts
Make predictions: Will the snowman melt faster indoors or outdoors?
Explore temperature using thermometers

Art:

Experiment with textures: cotton wool, felt, glitter
Create 3D snowmen with modelling clay
Compare two snowmen with a Venn diagram

Social-Emotional:

Talk about emotions by giving snowmen happy, sad, or silly faces
Make “kindness snowmen” where each piece represents something kind a student has done

More Snowman Activities

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