Kick off the new year with this fun-filled collection of January crafts and activities for kids—perfect for keeping little hands busy and minds engaged all month long!
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January Crafts and Activities For Kids
Winter is a great time of the year for crafting. The weather is colder and kids often spend more time indoors because too much snow prevents them from heading outside.
These January crafts and activities for kids are wonderful screen free activities that encourage kids to keep busy all month long.
This list of January crafts and activities are perfect creative activities for teachers because they’re easy, fun, simple to set up, use basic craft supplies you have at hand and also work on fine motor skills like cutting and gluing.
Since Christmas is over, Christmas crafts and activities like Christmas tree art are no longer appropriate. So, we wanted to create a list of cute January crafts and activities that children can look forward to creating in the New Year when they return to school after their break!
These winter-themed January crafts and activities are a great at home activity too! These cute and engaging fun winter crafts are perfect for weekend activities or snowy afternoons stuck at home.
15+ January Crafts and Activities For Children
Snow Globe Photo Craft
Snow Globe Photo Craft – Kids become the star of their own winter wonderland in this adorable DIY snow globe craft—just print, cut, and let them create their personal frosty scene!
Arctic Animal Worksheets
Add a bit of winter learning to your craft lineup with these Arctic Animal Worksheets! This free printable set features engaging activities like matching, writing, word searches, and other skill‑building pages all centered around fun Arctic animals like penguins, polar bears, and more. It’s a great complement to hands‑on crafts. They’re perfect for strengthening literacy and observation skills on chilly January days.
Mosaic Mitten Craft
Mitten Mosaic Craft – Brighten up chilly January days with this simple winter art project that combines creativity and fine-motor skill practice. Kids fill in a mitten shape with small pieces of colorful paper to create a cheerful mosaic. Tt’s easy to set up with basic supplies you already have on hand and perfect for preschool through early elementary kids looking for a fun, screen-free activity this winter!
Winter Hat Name Craft
Winter Hat Name Craft – a fun, hands‑on winter activity that uses a free printable to help kids practice name recognition, letter skills, and fine motor development while creating a colorful winter hat they can proudly display.
Suncatcher Mitten Craft
Mitten suncatcher craft – create colorful suncatcher mittens that reflect beautifully in the winter sun!
Snowflake Mosaic Craft
Snowflake mosaic craft – Turn simple shapes into a shimmering winter masterpiece with this snowflake mosaic craft! Kids will cut or tear small pieces of colored paper (or use pre-cut squares) to fill in a snowflake outline, creating a unique winter design that sparkles with pattern and creativity as they go. This activity builds fine motor skills, encourages pattern play and creativity, and makes a beautiful display piece for classroom walls or home windows.
Arctic Animal Suncatchers
These Arctic Animal Suncatchers are a delightful way to combine winter themes with light‑filled art! Using a free printable template, kids can create cheerful polar bears, penguins, and other icy creatures with simple craft supplies. Hang them in a sunny window to watch the colors glow — a perfect winter craft for snowy January afternoons.
Winter Bingo
Winter Bingo Game – A cozy twist on classic bingo, this printable winter bingo features 16 festive cards perfect for January activities, keeping kids engaged on chilly days in January!
Paper Snowman Craft
Snowman Craft – create a one of a kind snowman with out free printable template. Fun and easy to make this low-prep activity is a great choice for elementary aged children.
Torn Paper Penguin Craft
Torn Paper Penguin Craft – Little hands tear, stick, and create an adorable penguin from torn pieces of construction paper—this simple and satisfying torn paper craft is perfect for chilly January creativity!
Torn Newspaper Penguin Craft
Newspaper Penguin Craft – Give recycling a creative twist! Kids tear, and shape recycled newspaper into charming penguins—an eco-friendly craft full of personality and January fun.
Fork Painted Snowflake Craft
Fork-Painted Snowflakes Craft – Transform ordinary forks into magical paint stamps! Kids press dipped forks on paper to create delicate, frosty snowflake patterns—perfectly whimsical January fun.
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Indoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids – Turn your home into an adventure zone with this free printable scavenger hunt!
Eighteen clever clues lead kids on a treasure hunt through everyday spots like the cookie jar, laundry hamper, and even the trash can.
Perfect for rainy days or when you need a screen-free activity to keep them moving and thinking!
Torn Paper Polar Bear Craft
Torn Paper Polar Bear Craft – Transform torn paper into a cuddly polar bear masterpiece!
Kids can tear, glue, and decorate using our free template—perfect for some January fun and fine motor skill development.
Mitten Name Craft
Mitten name craft – these adorable mitten name crafts are so much fun to make. Decorate bulletin boards, lockers or cubbies with these cute and colorful mittens!
Snowflake Suncatcher Craft
Snowflake Suncatcher Craft – Bring the beauty of winter indoors with this colorful suncatcher!
Kids can decorate a paper snowflake with vibrant tissue paper, creating a stained-glass effect that shines in the sunlight. It’s a delightful way to brighten up those chilly January days!
Torn Paper Mittens
Torn Paper Mittens Craft – Kids tear and layer colorful paper to create cute, cozy mittens—an easy and creative winter craft that’s perfect for little hands and big imaginations!
Animal Bingo
Animal Bingo Printable – Embark on a wild adventure with this free printable animal bingo game!
Featuring 18 unique cards and over 20 adorable animals—from lions and koalas to zebras and chickens—it’s perfect for family game nights, classrooms, or snowy day fun.
Customize your play with creative markers like pom-poms or mini erasers, and even laminate the cards for endless replay. Download and print today for an engaging and educational experience!
Printable Snowman Craft
Printable Snowman Craft – Bring winter cheer indoors with this delightful snowman craft!
Kids can cut, glue, and assemble a jolly snowman using our free printable template—perfect for enhancing fine motor skills and adding a festive touch to your winter activities.
Toilet Paper Polar Bear Craft
Toilet Paper Roll Polar Bear Craft – Turn a simple toilet paper roll into a cuddly polar bear with our easy to follow tutorial!
Kids can cut, glue, and decorate to create their own arctic friend—perfect for winter-themed activities and enhancing fine motor skills.
Harry Potter Bingo
Harry Potter Bingo Game – Gather your fellow wizards and witches for a magical game of Harry Potter Bingo!
With 12 unique cards featuring beloved characters like Harry, Hermione, and Dumbledore, this printable game is perfect for fans of all ages.
Ideal for Harry Potter-themed parties, family game nights, or classroom activities, it’s a fun and screen-free way to enjoy the wizarding world together. Download and print your set today!
Tic Tac Toe Game
Printable Tic Tac Toe Board – Enjoy endless rounds of the classic game with this printable sheet featuring 9 mini tic-tac-toe boards.
Perfect for road trips, classroom fun, or family game nights! Customize with stickers, candy, or even mini erasers for added excitement.
Download now and let the friendly competition begin!
Toilet Paper Penguin Craft
Toilet Paper Roll Penguin Craft – Transform a simple cardboard tube into an adorable penguin with this easy winter craft!
Perfect for kids of all ages, it’s a fun way to recycle and create a cute arctic friend.
Torn Paper Snowflake
Torn Paper Snowflake Craft – Let your little ones create their own winter wonderland with this fun and easy craft!
Using our free template, kids tear white construction paper into small pieces and glue them onto a snowflake outline on blue cardstock.
For an extra touch, add delicate snowflake designs with a white paint pen.
This activity not only sparks creativity but also strengthens fine motor skills. Perfect for chilly January afternoons!
Would You Rather Questions
Would You Rather Questions for Kids – Spark laughter and creativity with this collection of 101 engaging questions designed to entertain and challenge young minds.
Perfect for road trips, snow days, or classroom activities, these questions encourage kids to think critically and express their preferences in a fun way.
Download the free printable list to get started!
Sight Word Bingo
Kindergarten Sight Word Bingo – Make learning fun with this engaging bingo game featuring 18 unique cards based on the primer Dolch sight word list.
Ideal for reinforcing early reading skills, it’s a perfect addition to your January crafts and activities lineup.
Homeschoolers, teachers, and parents will appreciate this screen-free, educational game that keeps kids entertained while boosting literacy. Download and print today to get started!
I Spy Winter
Winter I Spy Printable – Engage young minds with this delightful Winter I Spy activity, perfect for enhancing observation and counting skills. Ideal for January crafts and activities, this game offers two versions: one with color-coded hints for younger children and another featuring written color instructions for older kids.
Whether you’re at home or in the classroom, this activity provides a fun and educational way to celebrate the season. Download your free printable now!
More Monthly Craft & Activity Collections
- January: celebrate winter with this large collection of crafts and activities.
- February: includes activities for Valentine’s day, groundhog day and even Super Bowl!
- March: enjoy all this month has to offer with St. Patrick’s day activities and spring crafts.
- April: celebrate Easter and Earth Day with crafts and activities all month long.
- May: enjoy activities for Mother’s day to Cinco de Mayo and even spring crafts.
- June: includes summer crafts, Father’s day activities and end of school crafts for kids!
- July: celebrate the 4th of July and peak summer with these July crafts and activities for kids.
- August: Back to school is right around the corner, enjoy end of summer and back to school activities.
- September: enjoy all the season has to offer with these fall and back to school crafts and activities.
- October: from Halloween crafts to traditional fall crafts this is a huge collection of seasonal crafts and activities for kids.
- November: make the most of the month with these autumn and Thanksgiving screen free activities.
- December: from Christmas to Hanukkah and general winter crafts, this enormous collection of crafts and activities is a great way to take advantage of the season.
Before You Go
January is the perfect time to slow down, get creative, and enjoy some quality screen-free fun with your kids.
This collection of January crafts and activities offers a wide variety of engaging, hands-on ideas that are perfect for chilly winter days at home or in the classroom.
Whether you’re crafting snowflakes, exploring winter-themed games, or celebrating the season with simple art projects, these January crafts and activities are sure to entertain and inspire.
Bookmark this list so you’ll always have fresh January crafts and activities ready to go when cabin fever hits!
