Nothing is better in winter than snow and even if you live in a warm place this snowflake craft will help you be able to enjoy snow anytime and anywhere.
In this post, learn how to set up a gorgeous Foil Snowflake Craft for Kids, perfect for home, school, or daycare settings.
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Snowflake Craft
Kids of all ages will enjoy making easy and beautiful snowflakes with aluminum foil, paper, and glue!
This craft is perfect for snowy afternoons at home or school, and is a great follow-up craft after kids have learned about the science of snowflakes, or read several winter-themed books.
My boys love making new foil snowflakes every winter!
Snowflake Crafts For Kids
This snowflake craft for kids is perfect for most small kids. This would make a great kindergarten craft and is one of our many snowflake craft ideas for preschoolers.
With adult supervision, I’d even say these tinfoil snowflakes would be great snowflake crafts for toddlers as well.
Supplies Needed To Make Snowflakes
If you’re like me and my kids then you’re always crafting and may already have most of these materials at home. If not, this is a low cost craft which makes it even better!
Materials:
The materials to make this snowflake art project are very simple.
How To Make This Snowflake Craft
- After gathering supplies, invite children to begin tearing off small bits of aluminum foil.
- Then begin gluing them down to the yardstick in the shape of a snowflake. Snowflakes have 6 equal sides, so you can sneak in a little science and math lesson as well!
- Make smaller snowflakes by dipping their finger into white paint to dot smaller snowflakes all around their large, shiny one.
Notes:
Some kids may wish to begin with a small ball of foil in the middle of their snowflake, especially since all snowflakes begin with a small bit of dust in the middle (more science fun!).
The snowflakes look interesting when the shiny side of the foil is alternated with the dull side.
Every tinfoil snowflake will look different just like real snowflakes.
Other children may wish to cut out their snowflake, leaving a small border around the outside. Hang and enjoy!
There are other ways to make beautiful snowflakes too!
There are so many different ways to make this art project your own. Not every snowflake looks the same, so it is okay that every one looks different.
This craft is perfect for the winter!
Reminding Your Child They’re Special
While talking about snowflakes and how they’re different, this would also be a good time to remind your little one that they are special just like these beautiful snowflakes. Everyone is beautiful in their own way.
Foil Snowflake Craft for Kids
Make your own snow with this gorgeous foil snowflake craft for kids.
Materials
- Aluminum foil
- Cardstock
- Glue
- White tempera paint
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- After gathering supplies, invite children to begin tearing off small bits of aluminum foil.
- Then begin gluing them down to the yardstick in the shape of a snowflake. Snowflakes have 6 equal sides, so you can sneak in a little science and math lesson as well!
- Make smaller snowflakes by dipping their finger into white paint to dot smaller snowflakes all around their large, shiny one.
Notes
Some kids may wish to begin with a small ball of foil in the middle of their snowflake, especially since all snowflakes begin with a small bit of dust in the middle (more science fun!).
The snowflakes look interesting when the shiny side of the foil is alternated with the dull side.
Other children may wish to cut out their snowflake, leaving a small border around the outside. Hang and enjoy!
More Snowflake Activities
For more snowflake craft themed fun, be sure to check out all our snowflake activities here. Or try this Frozen Inspired Snowflake Craft for Kids!
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