Decorate a Snowman: A Simple Winter Craft for Toddlers

Winter is magical—until your toddler is climbing the walls because it’s too cold to go outside. If you need an easy, low-prep winter activity that keeps little hands busy (without destroying your house), I’ve got you covered. Enter: the decorate a snowman coloring activity.

This simple winter craft is perfect for toddlers because it’s open-ended, low-mess, and gives them total creative control. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in some fine motor skill practice without them even realizing it. Ready to bring a little snowy fun inside? Let’s set this up!

What You Need for This Snowman Activity

One of the best parts of this activity? You probably already have everything you need.

• A large roll of paper (but honestly, any paper works)
• Crayons, markers, and colored pencils
• Tape (if you want to attach the paper to a table or the floor)
• Optional: Stickers, cotton balls, or anything else your toddler wants to use

If you want to make this even easier, you can pre-draw the snowman outlines before inviting your child to decorate. But if you have an older toddler who’s feeling ambitious, they might love drawing their own snowmen, too!

How to Set Up Your Snowman Coloring Activity

1. Roll out your paper – The bigger, the better. I like using a roll of craft paper on the floor because it gives kids plenty of space to move around.
2. Draw a few simple snowman outlines – No need for perfection. A few circles stacked on top of each other will do.
3. Lay out crayons, markers, and colored pencils – Keep it simple or add in extras like stickers, pom-poms, or cotton balls for a little extra texture.
4. Let your toddler take the lead – This is their snowman masterpiece, and there are no wrong answers!

Why This Winter Activity Is a Winner

I love activities like this because they check all the boxes for a good toddler activity:

• No fancy supplies – You don’t need a craft store haul to make this happen.
• Mess-free (mostly) – No glue, no paint, no glitter. Enough said.
• Encourages creativity – Give a toddler some crayons and a blank snowman, and you’ll see just how imaginative they can be.
• Works for all ages – Older kids can add details like scarves, hats, and buttons, while younger toddlers can scribble away happily.

Ways to Switch It Up

If you want to keep things fresh, here are a few ways to change up this snowman activity for kids:

• Use different materials – Swap out crayons for dot markers, stickers, or even fabric scraps.
• Turn it into a “build a snowman” challenge – Instead of just decorating, give kids cut-out shapes (like hats, arms, and buttons) to glue on.
• Make it a storytelling activity – Ask your child to name their snowman and tell a story about them. Where do they live? What do they like to do?
• Turn it into a winter mural – Extend the fun by drawing a whole winter scene with trees, snowflakes, and animals.

The Real Secret to a Great Toddler Activity

Let’s be real: the best toddler activities are the ones that keep them busy without driving you up the wall. This decorate-a-snowman activity is one of those gems. It’s quick to set up, easy to clean up, and actually holds their attention for more than five minutes.

So the next time you’re stuck inside on a cold winter day, grab some paper and crayons, and let your little one decorate to their heart’s content. Because sometimes, the simplest activities are the ones that make the best memories!