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[Childcare] Ideas for snowman wall decorations. Recommended for January crafts.

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

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.

[Childcare] Snowman wall decoration ideas: Great for January crafts (21–30)

Make it with straw stamps! Snowman craft

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

Make it with straw stamps! Snowman craft

Let’s make a snowman wall art with straw stamps.

First, an adult draws large and small circles on construction paper.

Using a plate as a guide is fun, too.

Then, draw a snowman’s hat on colored construction paper or origami paper.

Have the child cut it out.

Glue the cut-out pieces onto a darker-colored construction paper.

Once they’re glued, draw the snowman’s face with crayons.

For the straw stamp, cut slits into the end of a straw and spread them out so it forms a flower shape.

Dip it in white paint and dab it on—this creates lovely snowflake-like prints.

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Cute yarn paper plate decoration

[Preschool Craft] Perfect for Making Christmas Decorations! Yarn Trees

Cute yarn paper plate decoration

Here’s an idea for an easy, seasonal decoration.

First, prepare a paper plate and paint it navy blue to create the base.

Wrap some clear tape around the tip of green yarn, then punch holes in the plate in the shape of a Christmas tree.

Thread the yarn through the holes, and the outline of the tree will gradually appear.

Once the shape looks right, attach decorative stickers and a star ornament to complete the tree.

You can add white round stickers around it to create a snowy atmosphere.

Finally, punch a hole at the top and tie a ribbon, and your cute decoration is finished.

With color and decoration tweaks, it’s a fun winter craft to enjoy with children.

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[Childcare] Snowman wall decoration ideas: Great for January crafts (31–40)

Let’s make a snowman with a single sheet of origami!

[Origami] Winter Origami | Easy one-sheet snowman folding tutorial! With a hat for December Christmas decorations

Let's make a snowman with a single sheet of origami!

Many kids want to make snowmen in winter, don’t they? Here’s an idea for an origami snowman.

First, fold the top corner of the origami paper into a small triangle and fold it down about 1 cm.

This will be the pom-pom on top of the hat.

Next, tightly roll-fold the right corner twice to create the hat’s white brim.

Fold the paper in half by matching the left and right edges, then fold the brim section back outward to match the width of the rolled folds.

Align the top and bottom to make the paper a square, then lift the top-left corner (two layers) and fold it to the opposite corner.

With the pom-pom at the top, turn the paper over, and fold the lower left and right edges toward the center line.

Open the pocket on the right side and squash-fold it, shaping it into a snowman.

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Cookie ornament

How to Make a Snowman Cookie Ornament! A Felt Christmas Decoration | DIY Felt Christmas Snowman Cookie Ornament

Cookie ornament

These ornaments look like felt recreations of icing cookies featuring snowmen.

By layering felt, you can create a sense of depth and softness, and since the motif is cookies, it also evokes a fun, cheerful feeling.

Cut ochre-colored felt—reminiscent of a cookie—to form the snowman’s outline, then stitch on a smaller piece of white felt to build the snowman shape.

After that, just add the snowman’s accessories and it’s done.

Even if you’re not comfortable with hand sewing, you can simply use adhesive to attach the pieces, which makes it easy to make.

Once the base color conveys the look of an icing cookie, you can freely customize the accessories, which is part of the fun.

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Colorful snowman with a sponge stencil

Let’s make a cute snowman using a stencil with a pouncing brush.

Stenciling is fun like stamping, and many children will get absorbed in the activity.

First, prepare by cutting out a snowman template.

Place the snowman on white cardstock and add color from above using the pouncing brush stencil.

Limiting the palette to two or three colors will help one-year-olds stay focused and enjoy the activity.

Remove the snowman template, then attach twig arms, a face, and a bucket hat to finish!

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A family of snowmen made with handprints

How about expressing a cute little snowman craft using handprints? First, make the children’s handprints with white paint.

The key is to have them spread their fingers wide.

Once the paint dries, attach hat pieces to the fingertips.

It might be fun to let the kids decide the colors and designs to some extent.

Then draw facial expressions on the finger parts.

Finally, use a cotton swab to stamp white snow onto the background paper, and it’s complete.

You’ll end up with a collection of pieces, each with a different expression that reflects the children’s unique handprints.

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Snowman Mickey made with shrink plastic

Mickey is the perfect character for wall decorations with a snowman motif.

The key point is that he’s easy to represent just by adding the distinctive ear parts.

You can incorporate him into wreaths or torn-paper collages, and he’s also great for Mickey & Friends craft ideas.

We also recommend using him as an accent in wall decorations like garlands.

It’s a character that lends itself to all kinds of variations, such as attaching a Santa hat or a reindeer nose.

Try making decorations with the children to brighten up the walls of your nursery or kindergarten.

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