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[For 3-year-olds] A collection of recommended craft ideas to make in February

Many teachers may be wondering what to make for February crafts in early childhood care.

In this article, we’ll introduce February craft ideas perfect for three-year-olds.

From winter-themed creations like snowflakes and snow globes to Valentine’s heart motifs, there are plenty of seasonally inspired ideas.

Children can enjoy fine-motor activities like wrapping yarn and sticking cotton, too.

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[For 3-year-olds] Recommended craft ideas to make in February (51–60)

Snowman with a straw stamp

How to make a snowman with straw stamping: a winter craft for ages 3 and up
Snowman with a straw stamp

Here’s a snowman craft with straw stamping that’s perfect for three-year-olds.

It’s a great way for children to experience the chilly winter season! First, the teacher should sketch the shapes of the snowman and hat on construction paper, and then let the children cut them out with scissors.

Next, have them glue the snowman parts onto a background sheet and draw the face with crayons.

After that, make small cuts at the tip of a straw and spread them open, dip it in white paint, and stamp around the snowman.

It creates patterns that look like snowflakes, and it’s a lot of fun!

Chocolate magnet

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It looks just like the real thing! Here’s how to make chocolate magnets that are perfect as Valentine’s Day gifts.

First, put some wood glue onto a magnet sheet.

Mix in acrylic paint in your favorite color with the wood glue.

Once it’s mixed to a chocolate-like color, spread it out so it has a little thickness.

Decorate the surface with craft parts.

After adding candy-style decorations, press the pieces down to secure them.

Once it’s dry, cut it into chocolate-shaped pieces and you’re done! Marbling the paint or adding beads and other decorations also looks cute.

Get creative and try making them with your kids!

Valentine stick

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Recommended Valentine’s craft for 3-year-olds! Here’s how to make a heart-shaped stick card.

First, use a sponge dipped in paint or an ink pad to stamp color onto a rectangular sheet of construction paper.

Cut out two heart shapes from the paper.

After applying glue, sandwich a piece of cardboard cut into the same heart shape between the two paper hearts, attaching them to both sides.

Be sure to attach a straw as the stick.

Use an awl or similar tool to punch holes all the way around the heart.

Thread yarn through the holes.

Place the stick in a gift bag and tie it with a ribbon.

Finally, add a card, and it’s complete!

[Paper Plate] Snowman Wall Decoration

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[Paper Plate] Snowman Wall Decoration

With a snowman wall decoration, you can enjoy a wintry atmosphere even indoors.

This idea uses a paper plate.

Use a utility knife to cut out the center of the plate, leaving one small section uncut.

Then fold the center upward as if flipping it, and a snowman silhouette will appear.

After that, decorate it with facial parts made from construction paper, googly eyes, and a felt scarf.

You can stick it directly on the wall, or punch a hole in the head, thread a string through it, and hang it like an ornament.

[For 3-Year-Olds] A Collection of Recommended Craft Ideas to Make in February (61–70)

Make it with a toilet paper roll! Rolling Snowman

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Make it with a toilet paper roll! Rolling Snowman

Let me introduce an adorable rolling snowman you can easily make with a toilet paper tube! It’s perfect for indoor play during those cold winter days when it’s hard to go outside.

First, wrap half a sheet of white origami paper around the toilet paper tube and fold any excess into the inside.

Make another one the same way, attach them together, and add a hat and face—that’s it! Round stickers are handy for decorating.

The steps are simple, so even three-year-olds should be able to focus and enjoy making it.

Ehomaki made with origami

[February Craft] How to Make Ehomaki (Toilet Paper Roll, Origami) [Easy Handmade] Sushi Roll • Setsubun
Ehomaki made with origami

You can make it with a toilet paper roll! Here’s how to make a cute Ehomaki.

First, wrap black origami paper around a toilet paper roll and fold any excess inward.

Next, make the fillings using six sheets of origami paper.

Fold each sheet in half and cut.

Take each cut piece, fold it in half vertically, then roll it tightly starting from the short edge.

Secure with tape.

After rolling all of them, bundle them together with a rubber band.

Then, take four tissues and fold them in half twice.

Wrap the fillings with the tissues and insert them into the toilet paper roll.

Make another set the same way using the leftover origami paper, place it into the roll, and you’re done!

[Sputtering] Snow Globe

Sputtering, which means “spraying,” is a coloring technique where you flick paint to create a mist-like effect using a fine mesh or a brush.

Let’s use this sputtering technique to make a dreamy snow globe! To make it, cut dark-colored construction paper, such as black or navy, into a circle, then load a toothbrush with paint and flick it with your finger.

If you don’t want to get your fingers dirty, you can also rub the brush against a tea strainer.

Finish by adding a base and a snowman, and you’re done.

Try changing the paint colors or adding pearl stickers to create a piece full of originality.