Winter is a magical time full of snowflakes, cozy scarves, warm hats, and snowy animals. In this activity, kids will create their own snow globes featuring winter friends, from cheerful children playing in the snow to cuddly polar bears and reindeer!
This craft helps children learn about winter weather, practice cutting and pasting skills, and use their imagination to decorate a snowy world.
What You Need
- Snow globe templates (circle + base)
- Printable winter characters and shapes:
- White cotton balls (for snow)
- Glue
- Scissors
- Crayons, markers, or colored paper
How to Make
Step 1: Cut Out the Snow Globe Pieces
Print and cut out:
- The large circle for the globe
- The base
- Any winter scene pieces you want to include:
- Characters
- Houses
- Trees
- Snow pieces
Encourage children to choose their favorites!
Step 2: Decorate the Globe Background
Let kids color or decorate the circle background:
- Blue sky
- Falling snow
- Stars
You can also glue cotton balls at the bottom for a fluffy, snowy ground.
Step 3: Add Winter Friends
Glue one or more characters inside the globe:
- A girl playing in the snow
- Smiling polar bear
- Friendly reindeer
- Polar bear is free from cotton
Let the child place them anywhere, center stage or off to the side!
Step 4: Dress for Winter
Use the hat and scarf pieces:
- Color them
- Glue them onto characters
Talk about why we wear warm clothes when it is cold outside.
Step 5: Final Assembly
Glue the circle to the base.
Write your name or a winter message on the base (like Emma, Sophia, or Amanda).
Your snow globe is ready!
Templates:
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Learning Skills
This activity helps children:
- Explore winter weather and clothing
- Learn about snow and animals in winter
- Practice cutting and gluing
- Use creativity and design skills
- Develop imagination
Fun Winter Facts to Share
- Polar bears have thick fur to stay warm.
- Snowflakes are all unique.
- Trees look bare in winter but are still alive.
- Snow globes make snow fall just like winter.
Try This Too!
Once you’ve made a snow globe:
- Add more backgrounds (night sky, snowy forest, cozy village)
- Create a whole winter world
- Make a second snow globe with different friends