Wonderful Weather Crafts for Kids

Are you looking for a fun weather craft for kids? I’ve compiled wonderful weather crafts for you to choose from. Smiling sunny faces, dark rain clouds, gorgeous rainbows, and even some snow to play with are among these engaging activities.

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You’ll find suitable activities here for all ages, no matter the season. Crafting is a great way to get kids interested in learning about the weather. It makes concepts easier to understand, and helps them reinforce fine motor skills, too. We have done many crafts around here like the CRAFT CLOCK. The more hands-on kids can be the better.

Many of these crafts use simple materials and are suitable for the classroom. Others are a little messy and are best suited for the home.

Besides learning about the weather, crafting is a great way to keep the kids engaged and their minds active on rainy days or snowy days when it’s too cold to go outside. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to spend some quality time together, even when you’re crafting just for fun.

Which one of these weather crafts and activities do you plan to try first?

Weather Crafts Kids Will Love

1. Fake Snow: Sometimes, playing in the snow isn’t feasible. Perhaps you live in a warm climate, or it’s just too cold to enjoy the wintery weather. This fake snow is the perfect alternative. The best part? You probably have the ingredients on hand already, so whip up a batch right now to let the kids have some snowy, sensory fun. (via The Best Ideas for Kids)

2. Edible Silly Putty for a Weather Theme: When making things with toddlers and preschoolers, it’s always a great idea to make it taste-safe. They’ll absolutely love playing with this edible silly putty. Each batch is a different color to go with a different weather theme. The rainbow batch even has sprinkles! (via Natural Beach Living)

3. Popsicle Stick Sun Craft: What a cheerful project for the kids! This smiling sun is made from simple popsicle sticks and construction paper, so it’s an easy craft for most ages and is perfect for the classroom. (via Crafts 4 Toddlers)

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4. Fused Bead Suncatcher Craft: Brighten up any gray day with this fused bead suncatcher. This craft helps teach preschoolers their colors, and kids will get some fine motor practice when stringing the beads on the pipe cleaners. (via Fireflies and Mud Pies)

5. Snowflake Window Cling: Did you know that you can make your own window clings? What a fun activity to try when the weather’s too cold out. The snowflake template makes this an easy craft for kids who are old enough to trace objects with paint. This window clings will look lovely adorning your windows for the holidays and all during the winter season. (via Ann’s Entitled Life)

6. Blizzard in a Bag: Kids will have a blast making this blizzard in a bag. Use a straw to blow the snow around, thus creating a blizzard backdrop. This is another great activity to do with an early elementary class. (via Artsy Momma)

7. Umbrella Paper Plate Craft: An umbrella craft is a fun way to spend a rainy day. Stringing the beads offers some fine motor practice, and it’s adorable to boot. If you’re doing this with younger children where the beads pose a choking hazard, you could leave them off and use blue string instead of white to depict the rain. (via Easy Peasy and Fun)

8. Bubble Wrap Rain Cloud: There’ll be no frowny faces because of this rain cloud. Printing the cloud with painted bubble wrap gives it such a pleasant texture, and the raindrops are made from bubble wrap, too! Older kids will love sewing the cloud pieces together, but you could also glue them if you’re working with younger children or a child who doesn’t like to sew. (via Red Ted Art)

9. Paper Plate Sun Craft: This sunny project gives off major summertime vibes with his cute sunglasses and silly smile. Want to make this with a group of kids? Use yellow plates instead of painting white ones to save drying time. (via Kids Activities Blog)

10. Weather Chart: Ask the kids to keep track of the weather with this neat little weather chart. Kids can peek out the windows and adjust the arrow to display the day’s weather. This craft is great for preschool through 1st. (via Crafting Chicks)

11. Sunshine and Cloud Paper Plate Craft: Reinforce cutting skills with this pretty sunshine craft. After the kids cut the sun shape, they’ll have fun exploring the texture of the cotton balls as they glue them to the sun. (via Frugal Mom Eh!)

12. Snowflake Painted Stones: White puffy paint creates beautiful snowflakes on the light blue background of these painted rocks. Leave this in spots around the neighborhood to put a smile on someone’s face! (via Non-Toy Gifts)

13. Rainbow Cloud Paper Craft: Papercrafts don’t get enough love these days, but they should! They’re inexpensive, easy to make in groups, and can be saved in scrapbooks by doting parents. This rainbow cloud craft is so colorful and fun! (via Busy Mommy Media)

14. April Showers Fingerprint Craft: April showers bring May flowers! If you’re looking for a cute weather craft to make with toddlers and preschoolers, this is a great choice! The whole picture is made of fingerprints. It will make a beautiful springtime keepsake! (via Kids Activities Blog)

15. Paint in the Snow: There’s no better way to learn about the weather through crafting than to get out and enjoy it. Painting the snow is such a fantastic winter activity. The white snow is the perfect canvas for getting creative with paint. Make the 3-ingredient snow paint together, and then head outdoors! (via Views From a Step Stool)

Pin this list of weather crafts to come back to anytime you’re studying the weather, the seasons, or just need a fun activity for the kids!

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