Christmas may be over, but Winter is still here! It may not snow here in Florida, but I know many families get stuck inside with their kiddos due to snow and cold weather. Below are a variety of fun and easy winter-themed activities that I look forward to creating with my two girls as well. Make sure you follow the attached links for the instructions for each activity.

SNOW SLIME IN A JAR

If your kids are anything like mine, they probably love playing with slime! This homemade snow slime in a jar is fun to make and looks pretty too. Head to No Time For Flashcards at the link below for instructions!

https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2015/12/snow-slime-in-a-jar-homemade-gifts-for-kids.html

SNOWMAN PUPPETS KIDS CRAFT

How adorable are these cute little snowmen?! These snowmen puppets are easy to make and will keep your littles busy and entertained. Head to Live Craft Love at the link below for instructions!

http://blog.darice.com/holiday/winter/cotton-pad-snowman-puppet/

Winter Tree Finger Painting

My girls LOVE painting, and they are going to love this q-tip snowflake craft. It also makes a great fine motor exercise for toddlers. Head to Easy Peasy and Fun at the link below for instructions.

https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/winter-tree-finger-painting/

Winter Word Scrabble

Cuddle up during this cold winter and stay inside as you practice your reading and spelling skills with this fun word scramble! The snowy fun can continue all winter long at Education.com.

Find the links below to download the Winter Word Scramble and Answers.

Winter Word Scramble

Word Scramble Answers

Snowflake Handprints

Making handprint crafts with my kids is always enjoyable and such a special way to remember how little their hands were. Plus, they love getting their hands messy! Head to In the Playroom at the link below for instructions!

http://intheplayroom.co.uk/2016/01/04/snowflake-handprints/

HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PLAYDOUGH RECIPE

This is by far my favorite and will be perfect for my girls. They love playing with playdough and will enjoy making it as well! Plus, I love the smell of Peppermint. Head to Kristin Hewitt.Me at the link below for instructions.

https://kristenhewitt.me/homemade-peppermint-playdough-recipe/

MITTENS…A WINTER CRAFT FOR KIDS!

We don’t often wear mittens here in Florida, but my kids still love playing with them and will love this easy craft. What I love is it’s not that messy and it’s simple enough for my toddler to participate. Head to Creative Connections for Kids at the link below for instructions.

http://www.creativeconnectionsforkids.com/2015/01/mittens-winter-craft/

Paper Plate Winter Hat Friends

These paper plate winter hat friends are just the cutest, and I know that my girls will enjoy making them. It only requires some inexpensive craft items and is super easy. Head to Glued to My Crafts Blog at the link below for instructions.

https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2018/01/winter-hat-friends.html

I hope you enjoyed some of my favorite winter-themed crafts! Let me know how they turned out in the comments below. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and I wish all of you the best 2019 ever!