With winter at its peak, your children might be spending most of their time indoors. Phrases like “we are getting bored,” “we have nothing to do,” “we want to watch something,” etc., must be echoing quite often in your house now. Mamas, we know you are doing your best to keep them busy, but you too might be running out of ideas soon. Coming from a fellow mom, we have been there! So, to keep your kids entertained for a while, here are some of the best winter craft ideas that will not only boost their creative streak but also keep them content for long.
Winter shakers
Let your kids deck up your place with these pretty winter crafts that are made with empty salt and pepper shakers. Plastic deer, trees, and salty snow drifts make this mini winter wonderland a piece of art that everyone will love. Your kids can also make this DIY using glass containers. The best part is that they can be of all shapes and sizes. Add some string lights or battery-operated candles and voila, you have a night light for your kiddo’s room.
Paper plate snow globes
Kids love snow globes, so why not encourage them to make one at home? Of course, we are not talking about making a regular snow globe. This time, make them with paper plates, foam stickers, cardstock, and so on. They are pretty easy to make and adorable to look at. They will also make for the perfect handmade gift for your loved ones, especially when the little ones make it themselves. Making paper plate snow globes can also become your family’s holiday tradition. Each family member can make the DIY in their favorite color and use it to decorate their space during the festive season.
Fizzy snowflakes
If your kids love doing little science experiments at home, you need to try this winter craft idea with them. These fizzy snowflakes are not only fun to make but are quite educational as well. Children will love to see what happens when vinegar reacts with the snowflakes made up of baking soda. To make it more engaging for little ones, hide some small treasures inside the snowflakes. When your kiddos pour vinegar on top, the surprise will have them jumping with joy. Fun, engaging, and educational, this craft idea is one you must try with your kids this winter.
Winter ice wreath
If the weather outside is below freezing, let your kids make this ice wreath. To start making this winter craft, ask your kids to simply pour water in a bundt pan, fill it with some winter finds, let them freeze, and hang it outside for a festive touch. Small pinecones, pine needles, etc., are great finds to use for this winter craft idea. The best part is that your little ones can collect this from your backyard or around your neighborhood.
Your children can also make an ice wreath bird feeder for their feathered friends using the same method. Instead of pinecones or pine needles, place bird seeds, berries, and so on in the pan and hang them outside. Now all you have to do is wait for the birds to spot your offering!
Pinecone ornaments
Fall is the season of pinecones. You can find them scattered around everywhere if you have any conifer trees where you live. So, take full advantage of the same and gather as many as you can during the fall season. Then, let your kids enjoy making this cute winter craft idea using those pinecones.
Let your little ones pick pinecones of all sizes and decorate them with colorful pom poms. Now, simply hang them on the mantle or around areas your children frequent. You can also let your kiddos paint the pinecones in different colors. If you are willing to take the risk, let them sprinkle some glitter on top for some added bling. However, that does mean more clean-up for you.
Your kids can even try other winter craft ideas, such as water bottle penguins, popsicle stick penguin bookmarks, toilet paper roll snowmen, and so on. So, let your children try these DIY projects and enjoy the peace that comes with them keeping busy all day long. Also, do share with us which of these your kiddos tried in the comment section below!
