It’s coming closer to this magical time of the year – Christmas time – time to create winter magic with DIY snowflake crafts! Remember cutting these when you were a kid!? I sure do! It had a great “wow” factor when you opened your snowflake to see what it turned out to be. This post will help you to prepare your classroom and home for the winter celebration. These snowflake crafts and patterns with free printables will make easy, fun projects for children.
How Snowflakes Form: Homeschool Lesson Plan by blissfullydomestic.com
Like it or not, it’s the beginning of winter. Some of us have snow and others don’t. Snowflakes are one of the tiniest miracles and a perfect opportunity to introduce science into your lesson plan. Everyone knows that each snowflake is different, but do you know how they are made? Here are some ideas for your homeschool lesson plan.
‘Frozen’ Snowflake Necklace by pagingfunmums.com
We have recently made Frozen Silly Putty and Frozen Snow Paint and I can’t seem to stop! My little boy loves it too! Anyway, I saw some fantastic ‘glue gun snow flake ornaments’ on ‘By Stephanie Lynn’ & knew this would make a wonderful ‘Frozen’ craft that my daughter would go crazy for!
Puzzle Piece Snowflake Ornament by mamapapabubba.com
Today, Gracen’s advent calendar pouch included a handful of jigsaw puzzle pieces (from Urban Source) and a handwritten note telling her that they could be used to make a snowflake ornament (I originally found the idea here). She of course was ready to begin the project the very instant she opened it.
Dough Snowflake Glitter Ornaments (Christmas Craft For Kids) by craftymorning.com
This is always a favorite Christmas craft we do at my elementary school! The kids get to make their own dough snowflake ornaments to give to their parents or siblings! Note that after the kids make the dough and shape, you will need to bring it home to bake them.
Frosted Snowflake Craft For Kids by kidscraftroom.com
We love snow and snow crafts like this frost effect snowflake are such a lovely extension to outside snow play.
Symmetrical Snowflake Winter Craft for Kids by buggyandbuddy.com
Here’s one of our favorite winter crafts for kids- creating symmetrical snowflakes! Children will make various snowflakes using common craft materials like cotton swabs and white paper. This snowflake craft would be a great addition to any math lessons on symmetry, patterns, and would be a fun addition to a unit on snowflakes or winter!
Suncatcher snowflake craft for kids by kiddiefoodies.com
This cute suncatcher snowflake craft was done by my daughter at school. I found it really beautiful and wanted to share it with you. She was really proud she made it all by herself!
Snow Gak Sensory Play by messforless.net
While the kids were playing with the snow gak we made, they asked to make snowmen and I scrambled to find some items for them to use in their Snow Gak Sensory Play. If you think these snowmen are cute, you may also get a kick out of the kids making snowmen with hair curlers.
Pasta Snowflakes by parents.com
Parchment paper, white craft glue, 15 to 30 pieces of wagon-wheel pasta (mixture of large and small) per ornament, white acrylic paint, paintbrush (with bristles), glitter, adhesive-backed rhinestones, string or ribbon.
Snowflakes by mominmadison.blogspot.com
With all of this snow outside, we have been making our own inside. I’m sure most of you have made borax crystal strings or snowflakes before – but if you have not, it is a fun project for this time of year.
Winter Snowflake Homemade Slime Recipe For Kids by littlebinsforlittlehands.com
A snowfall right in your slime! Who doesn’t love a good slime, and now homemade slime is so easy to make with the right slime recipe. This time we chose a cold weather theme for our winter snowflake slime! Beautiful, sparkly and perfect for the first snowfall! Making slime with kids is awesome science and sensory play for winter!
Puffy Paint Window Decorations by club.chicacircle.com
I’m sure you are in the holiday spirit by now, right? Is your house decorated for holidays? Here is a quick craft idea for some festive snowflake and ornament window decorations to add another crafty layer to your holiday decor.
Joined Heart #013 by papermatrix.wordpress.com
This is a new joined heart with snowflakes. You find instructions on the pattern sheets. Either print out the pattern on coloured paper and cut it by hand or prepare the cut files for your paper cut machine.
Paper Snowflake Templates | Free Printable Templates & Coloring Pages by firstpalette.com
We have twelve free printable snowflake templates to fold and cut into beautiful paper snowflakes. Instructions with step-by-step photos are also included for easy crafting.
Free Printable Snowflake Pattern and Template Collection by marcels-kid-crafts.com
Create an original winter atmosphere in your home by simply making paper snowflakes, and enjoy the view of beautiful snowflakes.
Busy Bag Idea: Felt Snowflakes by moneysavingmom.com
It’s a simple idea to put together, only requires a small amount of felt, and the snowflake building possibilities are almost endless.
Snowflake Cut Outs by freefunchristmas.com
Get Ready. Get Set. SNOW! Create your own one-of-a-kind snowflakes and simply tie them onto a ribbon to make it a White Christmas regardless of where you live!
Paper Snowflake Patterns | Worksheet by Education.com
Create gorgeous winter snowflakes with this assortment of patterns! Some of these are kid-friendly, and can even be modified by putting your own spin on them. Try these patterns with coffee filters for an easier cutting experience.
I hope you were inspired!
Snowflake Resources
The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter’s Wonder by Jon Nelson
How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered inside this exploration of the science of snow, featuring photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity.
Curious About Snow (Smithsonian) by Gina Shaw
When does it snow? Why is snow white? How do we know no two snowflakes are alike? With full-color photographs and the Smithsonian’s famous Wilson Bentley snowflake photos, this new Curious About title looks at the science behind snow, and the history of record-setting blizzards and snowstorms—plus how people have fun in the snow!
Winter Christmas Hanging Snowflake Decorations
They are a classy festive look with vague pearled shines, showing a fantastic 3D snowflake when you open and fold the sheets. Dorable decoration for any special occasion besides Christmas, New Year party
Waltz of the Snowflakes by Elly MacKay
A new holiday classic to add to your collection, this gorgeous wordless picture book by esteemed author-illustrator Elly MacKay celebrates the magic of theater and The Nutcracker as seen through the eyes of a young girl and her grandmother.
Winter Snowflake – 70 Piece, Construction Building Stem Toy
One shape, endless possibility! Every brick easily connects to the next. Create colorful flat mosaics or work in 3-D to make more intricate builds.
Snowflake Scratch Art Decorations
The magic color scratch wand will unleash the true colors of the rainbow within these decorations! This cool natural effect is known for the vibrant shades it creates below!
Creativity for Kids Beaded Snowflake Ornaments
Create 6 unique snowflake ornaments! Decorate your tree, use it to adorn bags, or give your custom beaded ornaments as gifts throughout the holiday season.
Winter printables you might enjoy
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Snowflake Life Cycle Types of Snowflakes Snow Life Cycle Bentley6,00 € -
I Have Who Has ABC Winter Theme Editable3,00 € -
Winter Vocabulary 3 Part Cards4,00 € -
No Prep Christmas Busy Book5,00 € -
Winter Preschool Activity Pack5,00 € -
Counting 0-10 Winter Cards English Spanish3,00 € -
Winter Pin Punching Cards1,00 € -
Winter Activity Pack9,00 €