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50 Snowman And Winter-Themed Games, Crafts, and Activities for Kids

50 Snowman and Winter-Themed Games, Crafts, and Activities for Kids

Winter is the perfect time to embrace the chilly weather, cozy vibes, and exciting snowman-themed fun with your children’s ministry group. Whether you’re teaching Bible lessons or just creating memorable moments, these 50 snowman and winter-themed games, crafts, and activities will engage toddlers and young children while teaching valuable lessons.

1. Snowman Bible Verse Puzzle

Write a Bible verse (e.g., Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”) on a cut-out snowman. Break it into puzzle pieces, and have kids assemble it to reveal the verse.

2. Snowman Bowling

Stack white plastic cups decorated like snowmen and let toddlers roll a soft ball to "knock them over." This game reinforces hand-eye coordination.

3. “Build a Snowman” Relay Race

Divide children into teams. Each team dresses one person as a snowman using scarves, hats, and toilet paper as "snow." First team to complete their snowman wins!

4. Snowball Toss Game

Use white beanbags or rolled-up socks as snowballs. Have kids toss them into buckets labeled with Bible verses or winter words (like “snow,” “joy,” or “Jesus”).

5. Cotton Ball Snowman Craft

Kids glue cotton balls to a snowman template, adding construction paper for the hat, nose, and buttons.

6. Bible Story Snow Globe

Create DIY snow globes using mason jars, glitter, water, and small figurines representing a Bible story (e.g., baby Jesus in a manger).

7. Snowman Freeze Dance

Play upbeat Christian music like “Jesus Loves Me” or “Joy to the World.” When the music stops, kids must “freeze” like snowmen.

8. Snowflake Memory Verse Craft

Have children cut out paper snowflakes and write their favorite Bible verse on each one.

9. Pin the Hat on the Snowman

Create a large snowman on the wall. Blindfold kids and have them try to pin a paper hat on the snowman.

10. Edible Snowmen

Use marshmallows, pretzel sticks, chocolate chips, and candy to create edible snowmen.

11. Snowman Scavenger Hunt

Hide snowman-themed items (like scarves, hats, and carrot noses) around the room. Provide clues for the kids to find and assemble a snowman.

12. Scripture Snowman Craft

Kids decorate a snowman cutout and attach a scroll of paper with a favorite Bible verse.

13. “Melt the Snowman” Game

Draw a snowman on a whiteboard. Kids answer Bible trivia questions to erase parts of the snowman until it "melts."

14. Winter Obstacle Course

Set up a winter-themed obstacle course with hoops to jump through, tunnels to crawl under, and snowballs to throw into baskets.

15. Sock Snowman Craft

Kids make snowmen using white socks stuffed with rice or cotton, adding buttons, ribbons, and googly eyes.

16. “Hot Snowball” Game

Play a version of hot potato using a white plush ball (the “snowball”) while singing songs about Jesus.

17. Popsicle Stick Snowflake

Have kids make snowflakes by gluing popsicle sticks into star shapes and painting them white or silver.

18. Snowman Ring Toss

Place a tall snowman decoration on the floor. Kids toss rings made from pipe cleaners or pool noodles onto the snowman’s arms.

19. Jesus Melts the Heart

Discuss how Jesus warms our hearts like the sun melts snow. Use heart-shaped cutouts and let kids decorate them with glitter.

20. Paper Plate Snowman Craft

Provide paper plates, markers, and cotton balls for kids to create snowman faces.

21. “Snowball” Bible Verse Relay

Write Bible verses on crumpled pieces of white paper. Kids race to unroll the “snowballs” and assemble the verses.

22. Mitten Matching Game

Create pairs of mitten cutouts in different colors or patterns. Mix them up and have kids match the pairs.

23. Snowman Bingo

Create bingo cards with snowman and winter-themed icons. Use buttons or candy for markers.

24. Puffy Paint Snowmen

Mix shaving cream and glue to create puffy paint. Let kids paint snowmen on black construction paper.

25. Snowman Obstacle Toss

Set up snowman targets and let kids toss small beanbags through the snowmen’s “belly buttons.”

26. Bible Verse Snowflake Match

Write Bible verses on paper snowflakes. Cut them in half, and let kids match the pieces.

27. Make “Melted Snowmen” Treats

Decorate sugar cookies with white icing to resemble melted snowmen. Add candy for eyes, buttons, and a scarf.

28. Snowman Skit

Kids dress as snowmen and act out a short Bible lesson about kindness or helping others.

29. Felt Snowman Activity Board

Provide felt pieces for kids to assemble and rearrange snowmen.

30. Build an Indoor Igloo

Use large white foam blocks or milk cartons to create a snow fort. Use it as a cozy reading space for Bible stories.

31. Button Snowman Craft

Kids glue buttons of various sizes to create colorful snowman pictures.

32. “Find the Carrot” Game

Hide a toy carrot in a pile of fake snow (cotton balls). Let kids dig through to find it.

33. Ice Cube Painting

Freeze colored water in ice cube trays with popsicle sticks. Let kids paint snowmen with the frozen “brushes.”

34. Bible Verse Ornament Craft

Kids create snowman-shaped ornaments with a Bible verse written on each one.

35. Indoor Snowball Fight

Use white socks or foam balls for a fun (and safe) indoor snowball fight.

36. Winter Scene Dioramas

Kids create a snowman scene inside a shoebox using cotton balls, glitter, and small figurines.

37. Snowman Simon Says

Play “Simon Says,” but use snowman-themed prompts like “Touch your carrot nose” or “Pretend to melt.”

38. Ice Cube Experiment

Teach about God’s miracles by experimenting with ice cubes melting in salt versus water.

39. Snowman Finger Puppets

Kids make finger puppets using felt and markers, then act out snowman stories.

40. Chalkboard Snow Art

Provide colored chalk for kids to draw snowmen and snowflakes on black construction paper.

41. “Snowman Says” Game

Play a version of “Red Light, Green Light” but with snowman-themed cues.

42. Snowman Hat Toss

Let kids toss small beanbags or rings onto hats set up like bowling pins.

43. Cup Stacking Snowmen

Provide white plastic cups and let kids stack them to build “snowmen.”

44. Bible Verse Snowball Roll

Write verses on snowballs (white paper). Let kids roll them into a basket in order.

45. Snowman Photo Booth

Set up a snowman-themed photo booth with props for kids to pose with.

46. Winter Storytime

Read books like “The Snowman” or tell Bible stories about God’s creation of seasons.

47. “Snowman Charades”

Kids act out snowman-related activities, like building or melting a snowman.

48. Create Snowman Necklaces

String beads onto a cord to create snowman pendants using white beads, markers, and ribbon.

49. Snowflake Pasta Craft

Use pasta shaped like snowflakes and glue them to a winter scene template.

50. Winter Praise Parade

Have kids march around the room with instruments, singing songs like “Let It Snow” or “Jesus Loves Me.”

Conclusion

These 50 snowman and winter-themed ideas provide endless fun for toddlers and kids, whether you’re teaching a Bible lesson or simply celebrating the joy of winter. Use these crafts and games to encourage creativity, teamwork, and learning in your children's ministry.

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow” (Isaiah 1:18).

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