This easy snowball craft is fun for toddlers as well as older kids. Decorate the Christmas tree with these foam snowballs, or place them on a banner or poster in the classroom.
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We love playing in the snow, but there are days when we prefer to be indoors. That’s when snow crafts come in handy.
We made a snowball with cotton balls in this fine motor lacing activity, and snowflake bookmarks that make a great gift for Grandma this Christmas!
You can even bring some real snow indoors to make snowball faces as featured on Fantastic Fun and Learning.
With or without real snow, winter is a fun time for crafting. This simple snowball craft using a craft foam sheet is perfect for kids of all ages. There is room for imagination and creativity so every snowball can look a little bit different.
Get ready to imagine some ‘snow’ with this fun snowball craft.
Snowball ornament craft
Supplies for a snowball craft
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- single hole punch
- confetti or gems
- cotton balls
Instructions for a snowball craft
1. Cut a 3 in.(8 cm) diameter circle from the glitter foam sheet.
2. Make an even number of holes around the circle with the hole punch.
3. Lace a chenille stem through the holes.
Kids can count the holes as they go around the circle. They should end up with an even number! This allows the ends to meet at one side of the circle to form a hanger.
You can help younger children with the hole punching. Make fewer holes for younger children if preferred.
The lacing with the chenille stem doesn’t have to be neat – the more bunched up the chenille stem is, the thicker and fluffier the snowball will become!
4. Link the ends of the chenille stem together for a hanger, or add a colorful ribbon for a hanger.
5. Finish as an glittery snowball or a fluffy snowball.
Glittery snowball
Lace with a silvery chenille stem.
Spread glue onto the snowball and sprinkle glitter or confetti over the glue.
Fluffy snowball
Pull cotton balls apart into fluffy pieces. Glue onto the craft foam.
Alternately, if you cut a pompom in two, you can glue the flat side onto the glitter sheet.
Your snowball is ready to hang on the Christmas tree at home or at school.
And the best part is – this snowball will never melt!
Maybe you have a winter season with little or no snow. There are lots of ways to have fun with snow and snowballs when they’re just pretend!
Pretend snowball activities from kid-friendly bloggers
Winter Math Counting Snowballs from Fun-a-Day
Snowball Catapult Alphabet Activity from Mom Inspired Life
Snowball painting with cotton balls from All Done Monkey.
Snowball sculptures with foam balls at Stir the Wonder.
Visit our Snow and Snowmen board on Pinterest for more fun crafts and activities.