Easy Winter Paw Print Craft for Kids with Cotton

This winter paw print craft is soft, fun, and perfect for little hands. Kids can make cozy animal tracks using cotton and paint, creating a snowy scene that feels just like winter. It’s a great way to explore textures, shapes, and creativity while building fine motor skills. Perfect for classrooms, playtime, or a quiet afternoon at home.

What You Need

Paw print template (or draw your own)
Blue or white paper for background
Cotton balls or cotton pads
Glue stick
Black marker or crayon
White paint and a brush or a sponge
Scissors

How to Make

Print or draw paw prints — Start with a simple paw print shape. You can print a template or draw your own with a marker.
Make the background — Use blue paper or paint a white sheet with blue. Add white streaks or dots to make it look snowy. Let it dry.
Add cotton texture — Glue cotton balls or pads inside the big paw pad to make it soft and fluffy.
Outline the toes — Use a black marker or crayon to draw the small toe pads around the big one.
Paste the paw prints — Cut out your paw prints and glue them onto the snowy background.
Let it dry and display — Once everything is dry, hang up your winter paw print craft or use it as a decoration.