We’ve Gathered Some Simple Winter Nature Crafts for Your Kids & Teens
This list of winter nature crafts includes all kinds of different ways for your kids and teens to stay creative during the winter season, with ideas on how to incorporate handicrafts and nature study even during the cold months.
Kids will love gathering pinecones, sticks, rocks, and other supplies from the yard for these crafts. Use those items in different crafts and pair them up with some learning activities and you have some fun educational activities for the kids to do.
These winter nature crafts are great for kids of all ages. We have included simple crafts that young children can make with help from an adult, and some detailed nature crafts that older children can do on their own.
Ice Lanterns
A creative and fun winter nature craft, these ice lanterns are created with all kinds of different nature items, such as pine cones, holly, sticks, pine needles, etc.
Pinecone Fire Starters
Want a fun and colorful way to brighten up your hearth? This tutorial will show you how to make fire starters out of pine cones and colored wax. Then, when the evening turn chilly this winter, you can toss them into the fireplace to stay warm!
Winter Luminaries
Using pinecones and mason jars, these snowy luminaries are a beautiful winter craft to cozy up any dining room table.
Stone Advent Spiral
Create a beautiful Advent calendar and count down to Christmas with stones or other natural elements.
Twig Wreath
This easy-to-make twig wreath is the perfect winter nature craft for kids. You can decorate it with other winter nature things like pinecones or berries, or holiday decorations to spruce it up.
Nature Snowflakes
Kids will love weaving sticks and other pieces of nature together to create these stick snowflakes. You can use them as decorations or turn them into tree ornaments.
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
A simple winter craft that uses pinecones, natural peanut butter, and birdseed. This is a fun project that kids can put together as they enjoy watching the winter birds feast.
Ice Tree Ornaments
These adorable winter ice tree ornaments are made from various items found outside, such as leaves, holly, small twigs, and other outside goodies.
Snowflake Painted Rocks
Grab some rocks from outside and give them a cool makeover with some paint. Have the kids decorate them with snowflakes or Christmas trees to liven up the garden.
Frozen Bird Feeders
Winter is cold and one way that you can use that to your advantage is to make some fun frozen bird feeders with the kids. Add them to your trees outside and let the birds enjoy the food.
Stick Weaving Loom
Using sticks and yarn, this is a fun and unique winter craft. Use multiple colors and weights of yarn to create beautiful but simple works of art.
Walnut Candles
These adorable walnut candles can be made with beeswax, soy, or even melted crayons. Let your kids create multiple candles and enjoy the warmth and beauty that candlelight creates!
Willow Wreaths
Older kids will have fun making these creative willow wreaths, which can be decorated and used throughout the year.
Heart Nature Collage
Recycle old cardboard boxes by cutting them into heart shapes and covering them with winter flowers or plant leaves, then hang the hearts on a twig tree to make a fun winter-themed tree.
Acorn and Pinecone Wreath
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A great early winter nature craft the kids can make for the home! This beautiful wreath uses pinecones and acorns to create the perfect woodsy winter décor.
Want More Nature Crafts?
If you love these winter nature crafts, then be sure to check out our summer nature crafts post here.
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