Winter always brings all kinds of fun to our home. Christmas, camping, hot drinks, yummy food, time with friends and family, and seasonal crafts, too! There is so much to do and so much to learn! In this post, you will see some Winter Wonderland crafts and activities for Toddlers.

Although kids of any age can enjoy them, you can also check my fun Winter Activities for Kids list for more!

You can make some simple ones with toddlers (like in this post) or older kids and add more details. I am sure everyone will have a wonderful time letting our imagination be expressed through these wonderful Winter crafts.

Winter Wonderland Crafts & Activities for Toddlers using marshmallows and glitter

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Fun Winter Facts for Kids

Winter is full of surprises, and there are so many fun facts that can make the season even more exciting. These little tidbits, from snowflakes to cozy nights, are perfect for sparking the kids’ imaginations.

Snowflakes can be more than just white—sometimes they look blue or purple depending on the light! Plus, snow really helps to muffle sound, making winter walks feel super peaceful. And if you’re in the right spot, you might catch the Northern Lights in winter, which is like a stunning light show in the sky.

Recommended Winter Books

If you are looking for a good book to read with your child about the winter season, we have some great recommendations for you.

The Colors of Winter (Little Golden Book)Snowmen at Night There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!Ten Sparkly Snowflakes: Twinkly Countdown Fun!The Itsy Bitsy Snowman Ten on the Sled

Winter Wonderland Activity Supplies

Many Winter paper plate crafts are out there, but I wanted to show you a simple way to include some of our youngest curious minds. This craft is as simple and as cute as it can be!

a paper plate per child
liquid glue
white and/or light blue tissue paper (cut up into tiny pieces)
iridescent basket filler
gingerbread man marshmallows
stars and holly marshmallows
snowman marshmallows
glitter in different colors

Recommended Winter Toys

Grab one of these winter toys and have fun while the winter season lasts! It’s a jolly time of the year, so don’t miss the chance to give them something special.

Learning Resources Penguins On Ice Math Activity Set, Homeschool, Early Math Skills, 110 Pieces, Ages 5+Educational Insights Playfoam Winter Sensory Kit, Over 60 Pieces, Fidget & Sensory Toy, Gift For Boys & Girls, Ages 3+CreateOn Magna-Tiles polar bear, What Do You Hear? eric carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar) Set, Books for Kids’ Building Toys, Magnetic Tiles Toys for Ages 3+, 16 Pieces Snowball Maker Snow Toys for Boys Girls, 27PCS Snow Ball Makers Kids Toys with Storage Bag Dinosaur Penguin Snowman Snow Molds Winter Toys for Kids Outdoor, Christmas Stocking Stuffer Birthday Gifts FUN LITTLE TOYS 4 Pieces Sand Castle Mold, Beach Sand Toys for Kids, Beach and Snow Toys Kit, Winter Summer Outdoor Fun Toys for Boys Girls Toddler Adults Birthday Gifts Lasnten 4 Pcs Kid’s Snow Shovel Plastic Digging Shovel Lightweight Portable Beach Shovels for Kids Boys Girls Home Yard Garden Outdoor Activities Snow Removal (Colorful)

How to make this winter marshmallow craft?

To begin, drizzle liquid glue all over the plate, covering it evenly. Then, gather cut-up tissue paper and pretty iridescent fluff to sprinkle all over the glue. These materials will serve as the base for the winter scene.

Paper plate with winter decorations like marsmallows, tissue paper and glitter.

Next, add the marshmallows all over the fluff to mimic fake snow. Children can get creative and arrange them in any way they like. Whether they want to make a snowman or a snow-covered tree, the possibilities are endless.

There is so much to do and so much to learn during Winter! In this post, you will see some Winter Wonderland crafts for kids of all ages.

The final step is to sprinkle glitter of your favorite colors all over the mixture and let it dry. Once it’s dry, the winter wonderland will sparkle and shine, and it can be hung up or placed on display for everyone to admire.

Winter Wonderland Craft Ideas

When you are making the craft, you can create a collage all over (they might need some glue to stay put), or you can stand them up, like pretty snowmen, Christmas trees, and gingerbread men on the Winter wonderland snow.

Just get creative and let your imagination flow! To make this craft even more unique, you can decorate the marshmallows!

Check out how we did just that in THIS POST! They are super cute and perfect for practicing fine motor skills.

More Winter Activities

Want even more winter activities to do with your kids this winter? Try one of these.

Snowflake Craft for Kids
Snowman Worksheets for Kids
Toddler Activities for Winter
Winter Lacing Cards
Animals in Winter (Hibernation, Migration, Adaptation) Printable Activity by The Natural Homeschool
Make Your Own Sensory Play Snow! by The Natural Homeschool

Don’t these look adorable? These are Winter paper plate crafts that toddlers can make. Our little one-year-old neighbor even shook the glitter bottle to sprinkle his project! It takes coordination, practice, and creativity.

We hope you decide to try to make some pretty ones like these!