[Childcare] Ideas for snowman wall decorations. Recommended for January crafts.
Snowmen you can’t help but want to make when the snow piles up.
Rolling the snow into shape is fun, and the finished snowmen look so cute and heartwarming.
Many kindergartens and nursery schools probably incorporate snowmen—so full of winter charm—into their January crafts.
So this time, we’re sharing snowman craft ideas that are perfect for wall decorations.
A big collection of ideas using all kinds of materials like origami paper, yarn, and paper plates!
It’s also fun to add variations like hats and mittens, or to make different expressions—smiling faces, angry faces, and more!
Let’s decorate with lots of snowmen that showcase the children’s individuality and enjoy the winter season!
Because the children’s creations are treated as works (artworks), we use the term “seisaku” (制作: production/artwork) in the text.
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[Childcare] Ideas for snowman wall decorations. Recommended crafts for January (1–10)
Snowflake snowman made with paper plates and origami
Let’s make a snowman with beautiful snowflakes using a paper plate.
First, cut out the center of the paper plate with scissors.
Secure the cut edge with tape.
Next, draw a face with crayons on the cut-out center piece.
Then, use origami paper to make snowflakes.
After you stick the snowflakes in the middle of the plate’s frame, attach the face on top.
Feel free to prepare accessories like a hat and twig arms as you like.
Each step involves fine work, so it’s perfect for 5-year-olds to try.
Sparkling translucent snowman
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Here’s how to make a sparkly, translucent snowman that’s perfect for winter crafts.
Stick pieces of cut cellophane onto the snowman base, making sure there are no gaps.
Change the colors of the snowman’s mittens and hat as you like for a cute, original look.
Once you draw the snowman’s facial features, it’s complete.
If teachers prepare the pieces in advance by applying clear tape, the activity will go smoothly.
For children aged 4–5, it’s also recommended to include cutting with scissors as part of the activity.
Fluffy cotton-ball snowman
How about making a round, fluffy snowman using cotton balls you can find in the cosmetics section of a 100-yen shop? First, prepare a backing sheet in your favorite color, then glue the cotton balls into a snowman shape.
Draw the eyes, mouth, and hands with a felt-tip pen to make the cotton’s softness stand out even more.
Add snowflake and sparkly stickers around it, and attach colored paper for the hat and nose—done! You’ll have an easy-to-make snowman with a soft, cozy feel.
[Childcare] Ideas for Snowman Wall Decorations. Recommended for January Crafts (11–20)
A snowman made with doilies and paper cutouts
How about making a stylish snowman using lace-patterned doilies? Prepare two round-ish doilies and let the children freely draw the eyes, mouth, and other features.
Then decorate them with papercut shapes made from origami! You can use the papercuts as the snowman’s clothing or as patterns surrounding it—feel free to get creative.
If the children are still at an age where using scissors is difficult, it’s recommended that the teacher prepare some papercuts in advance.
Snowmen made from clay or felt
Let’s make warm, cute snowmen using paper clay or felt! Form two flat round shapes out of paper clay for the snowman’s head and body, and use beads, yarn, or pipe cleaners for the eyes, mouth, and body buttons.
If you’re using felt, similarly cut two white circles to make the snowman’s shape, then attach the other parts using felt in your favorite colors.
Children can choose whichever method is easier for them, and when you combine their creations on the wall, you’ll get a variety of different snowmen!
Rabbit snowman
When we think of a snowman, we usually picture a simple design with stacked circles wearing a hat.
But by adding animal elements, we can create a different atmosphere.
Starting from the same white image as an ordinary snowman, it might be easiest to incorporate features of a rabbit.
For example, a design that places ears next to the hat—just this small tweak conveys a softer feel.
To emphasize the animal element—the ears—it might be better to attach the facial features lower than on a typical snowman.
Snowman garland made with tissue paper
This is a three-dimensional snowman garland made by combining a milk carton, toilet paper rolls, and tissue (flower) paper.
Use the milk carton and paper rolls to form the snowman’s outline, then wrap it with flower paper to shape the snowman.
Finally, attach facial features and other parts to complete the snowman.
Hang them on a string and display them on a wall.
A key tip is to wrap the flower paper loosely to create a soft, three-dimensional look.