25 Easy and Fun January Winter Craft Ideas for Kids

From penguin finger puppets to ALL the snowflake crafts, we’ve rounded up the best January crafts for kids! These wintery projects are super cute, easy, and a ton of fun — perfect for keeping the kiddos busy at home, school, or daycare.

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January is a great time for fun crafts in daycare. Kids can make adorable penguin snowmen, play with paper snowflakes, and create cozy mitten crafts. These wintery activities are perfect for little hands and help kids learn while they play.

This collection of January crafts for kids is all about celebrating the magic of winter. Kids will love turning simple materials into cute decorations and artwork. You and your family or students can dive into the season with these fun and creative projects!

Penguins and Winter Animals

Get ready for some frosty fun with these adorable penguin and winter animal crafts! Perfect for kids of all ages, these projects are easy to make and bring a little Arctic magic to your day.

Penguin Finger Puppets

by Homan at Home

A fun winter craft for kids, these penguin finger puppets are made with free printables and colors. It’s the perfect craft to keep preschool kids entertained during the colder months!

Penguin Painted Rocks

by the Soccer Mom Blog

This adorable winter craft is a fun way to turn ordinary rocks into charming penguins using acrylic paint. Perfect for young kids or older children, this simple project develops fine motor skills and makes a great addition to your collection of easy winter crafts.

Felt Penguins

by Darcy and Brian

This adorable winter craft uses felt and simple supplies to create soft, cuddly penguins. Perfect for older kids and younger children with adult supervision

Polar Bear Craft

by Simple Everyday Mom

This polar bear craft is an easy peasy way to create an arctic animal during the winter months. A fun project for kids, it’s a perfect winter craft!

Snowflakes

Bring the magic of winter indoors with these fun and creative snowflake crafts! These January crafts for kids use simple supplies like paper, cotton balls, and paint to create beautiful designs that celebrate the season.

Snow Dough

by Homan at Home

Make your own snow dough for a fun craft that brings the snow inside!

Snowflake Window Clings

by Homan at Home

Create sparkling snowflake window clings with white paint and simple ideas to decorate your windows for a winter wonderland.

Fork Painted Snowflake

by Mommy Evolution

Use a fork to paint beautiful snowflakes with white paint. It’s a fun way to experiment with different ways to create textures.

Snowflake Coloring Pages

by Life and Homeschool

These printable snowflake coloring pages are a wonderful craft for younger children and older kids. A perfect time activity for cold winter days, they provide great fun while fostering creativity with basically no prep from you!

Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

by Fun a Day Crafts

Turn popsicle sticks into creative snowflake crafts!

Snowy Winter Slime

by Living Life and Learning

Make stretchy, snowy winter slime using simple supplies for a fun project that keeps young kids engaged. It’s an easy craft and perfect addition to your January activities, offering much fun and hands-on sensory play for the colder months.

Q-Tip Snowflake Craft

by Little Ladoo

This cute winter craft uses Q-tips to create intricate snowflake designs. It’s a fun winter craft that’s a great way to develop fine motor skills and adds a unique touch to your winter weather art collection.

Snowflake Paper Plate Wreath

by Crafty Kids Play

Craft a gorgeous snowflake paper wreath! Use paper plates as a base to add gorgeous snowflake decorations!

Coffee Filter Snowflakes

by Fox Farm Home

Transform coffee filters into delicate snowflakes. This easy craft is a great way to create a winter wonderland indoors while teaching kids about symmetry and creativity during the winter season.

Snowflake Wand

by Rock Your Homeschool

Make a magical snowflake wand. This fun winter craft is perfect for young children and adds much fun to imaginative play on cold winter days. It’s a simple project that’s sure to be a favorite winter craft.

Snowmen

Get ready for frosty fun with these adorable snowman crafts! From mason jars to puppets, make a charming snowy friend!

Snowman Mason Jar

by Ruffles and Rainboots

Transform a mason jar into a charming snowman with black paint and a little creativity! This cute winter craft is a perfect way to repurpose jars.

Cotton Ball Snowman

by Rainy Day Mom

Create an adorable snowman using cotton balls, googly eyes, and construction paper.

Snowman Sewing Craft

by In the Bag Kids Crafts

Introduce kids to basic sewing with this snowman sewing craft made from paper plates. It’s a great way to improve fine motor skills and makes a wonderful winter craft for winter break.

Snowman Puppet

by Crafty Kids Play

Bring snowmen to life with this fun snowman puppet craft made from paper plates and popsicle sticks It’s a perfect activity for kids to explore imaginative play.

Paint Stamped Snowman Craft

by Simply Full of Delight

Use acrylic paint to create a printed snowman, then decorate him to create your own snowy friend!

Mittens, Hats, and Hot Cocoa

Stay cozy this winter with these fun January crafts for kids inspired by mittens, hats, and hot cocoa! Perfect for kids of all ages, these creative projects use simple materials to bring a touch of warmth and charm to chilly days.