Winter is the perfect time to bring the magic of snow and cozy animals indoors with a fun winter craft for kids. Around this time of year, I love filling the house with colorful Valentine and winter crafts the kids have made, and this adorable cozy sleeping bear craft is one of our favorites. It’s simple, creative, and provides a sensory experience your little ones will adore.

You’ll love this craft because it’s easy to prep, keeps kids engaged, and results in a charming winter display perfect for your home, classroom, or daycare.

Just like with Snowman Hot Chocolate Spoon Craft, Catching Snowflakes, and Sensory Penguin Bottle Craft, I love making winter crafts with the kids. There’s something so magical about watching them color, paint, and create little snowy scenes, while also building their fine motor skills and creativity. These crafts fill the house with color and fun, keep little hands busy, and give us a chance to make lasting memories together during the chilly winter months.

Why You’ll Love This Craft

This winter craft is perfect for busy adults because it:

Requires minimal prep and inexpensive supplies
Encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and sensory play
Produces an adorable finished project that kids are proud to display
Works for home, classroom, or daycare activities

What You’ll Need (Supplies)

Dark blue, black, or light blue construction paper (background)
Cozy Sleeping Bear Printable (link to download)
Crayons or colored pencils
Scissors
Glue stick
White tissue paper
White paint
Paintbrush

Step-by-Step Instructions

Color and Cut Out the Bear – Let your child color the bear from the printable. Then cut it out carefully.

Create the Snowy Ground – Tear a piece of tissue paper to match the length of the construction paper and glue it along the bottom as snow.

Place the Bear – Glue the bear over the tissue paper on the middle section of the paper.

Add Snow Dots – Use white paint to create snow dots around the bear in the sky and on the ground.

Make a Cozy Den – Prepare a 9×13 inch piece of tissue paper, accordion-fold or gather it into a 3-inch wide strip. Curve it around the bear as its winter den and glue it in place.

Kids will love coloring, folding, and painting, while adults will appreciate how easy it is to prep and supervise.

Expert Tips

Tip: Adults may want to pre-cut or prep tissue paper strips to make it easier for kids to fold or gather.

Variations

Try different background colors, like purple or light gray, for a unique winter-night effect.
Add glitter or sparkly paint for extra snowy magic.
Use cotton balls instead of tissue paper for a fluffier snow effect.
Combine with other animal printables for a winter animal forest scene

FAQs

Q: What ages is this craft suitable for?
A: Preschoolers and early elementary kids will enjoy this craft. Older kids can add more detailed coloring and snow effects.

Q: Can this be done in a classroom?
A: Absolutely! Pre-cut the tissue paper strips to save time and provide small groups with glue sticks, paints, and printables.

Q: Can I reuse the printable?
A: Yes! Print as many copies as needed for multiple kids or repeat craft sessions.

Adult Prep Time: ~10–15 minutes

Printing the bear, cutting tissue paper strips, and gathering supplies.

Active Time for Kids: ~20–30 minutes

Coloring and cutting the bear, gluing the snow and bear, painting snow dots, and shaping the tissue paper den.

Don’t forget to Grab the Sleeping Bear Printable

Printable Instructions

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