Have fun with one-year-olds! A collection of craft ideas featuring recommended January motifs

[Stencil] Pompom Snowman

[Wall activity] Dab with a pom-pom to add color! Snowman stencil [Winter craft]

Let us introduce a snowman you can make using a stencil technique, with the fun of sponge painting! A snowman is the perfect motif for chilly January.

First, sketch two circles—one large and one small—on a clear plastic file and cut them out with a craft knife.

Next, place the circular openings of the clear file onto colored construction paper, dab paint onto a sponge, and tap the sponge to apply the color.

To finish, add a hat, nose, mittens, and other parts made from construction paper—and you’re done! For a cooperative and fun project, the teacher can handle making the stencil itself, while the children do the sponge painting and glue on the parts.

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[Stencil] Snowflake

[Easy Craft] Simple Snowflake Stencils Made from Paper Plates ♪ Includes a Salt Trick! [For Ages 1–2]

You can stencil with a paper plate! Here’s a winter-perfect snowflake craft.

You’ll need a paper plate, white drawing paper, paint, salt, and a sponge.

First, paint the entire sheet of drawing paper.

Before the paint dries, sprinkle salt on it.

The salted areas will become snowflakes.

Next, fold the paper plate three times, trace a snowflake shape along the folds, and cut it out to make a stencil.

Place the paper plate on the painted paper and dab color with a paint-loaded sponge.

Remove the plate to reveal a beautiful snowflake.

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[Toilet Paper Tube] Rolling Snowman

[Preschool Craft] Winter Craft ♪ Cute Rolling Snowman | Snowman with Toilet Paper

Try making a rolling snowman using toilet paper cores! To make it, stack two halves of a paper core wrapped in white origami paper, attach them together with double-sided tape, and add a hat and face.

If working with one-year-olds, have the teacher prepare the snowman base, and let the children enjoy decorating by sticking round stickers or drawing.

It’s a perfect idea for the cold season.

Why not incorporate this craft on a chilly day?

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[Empty containers of lactic acid bacteria drinks] Snowflake stamp

Easy Craft: Snowflake Stamps Made from Lactic Acid Drink Containers [Ages 0–1]

Let’s make a snowflake stamp that 1-year-olds can enjoy playing with! This is an easy craft idea using an empty lactic acid bacteria drink container.

First, place a plastic bottle cap over the mouth of the empty container and secure it with vinyl tape.

Next, cut a collision-prevention cushion sheet into a snowflake shape and attach it to the top of the cap with double-sided tape—that’s it! Add color with a stamp pad or paint, then dab and stamp away.

By changing the snowflake shapes and trying different colors, you can further nurture children’s imagination.

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[Paper Plates] Handmade Spinning Tops

[Craft] Spinning top [Paper plate] [Ages 1+ ] [Easy]

A spinning top that you can easily make with everyday materials like paper plates is perfect for a January craft and lets you enjoy a seasonal vibe! To make it, fold a paper plate in half, open it, then rotate it 90 degrees.

Fold it in half again and open it to create a cross-shaped set of crease lines.

After decorating, stick a plastic bottle cap to the center of the plate with double-sided tape—and you’re done! For decorations, you can tear and paste origami or chiyogami paper, add stickers, or draw with pens and crayons—there are lots of ways to customize it.

After making them, you can also host a spinning-top competition with family or teachers for extra fun!

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[Paper Plate] Swaying Shishimai (Lion Dance)

[Educational Play] Perfect January Crafts: Anpanman Fukuwarai, Shishimai (Lion Dance), and Cow

A wobbling shishimai lion made with a paper plate—perfect for New Year’s crafts! The highlight is the shishimai’s humorous expression.

It’s also a great chance for children to experience Japanese tradition.

To make it, simply fold a paper plate in half, attach green construction paper, and add patterns and a face.

Kids can enjoy sticking on round stickers for patterns and gluing the face parts of the shishimai.

Since it uses fine motor skills and boosts concentration, it’s an activity well worth trying with one-year-olds.

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[Paper Plate] Snowman Wall Decoration

[Paper Plate Craft] Make it in 5 Minutes! An Easy Snowman Wall Decoration Using Paper Plates

Here’s a wall decoration idea that makes the most of a paper plate’s round shape: a snowman wreath! It’s easy to make and turns out stylish and cute, like a wreath.

First, cut out the center of the paper plate, leaving a small section, and fold that remaining part upward.

Next, have fun decorating the snowman’s face, scarf, and more however you like! If a one-year-old is doing the activity, let them try sticking on the facial features and adding stickers to the body.

Finally, thread a string through the top, and your wall hanging is complete! Hang it in your room and enjoy the seasonal mood together with the children.

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