Easy 3D Edible Marshmallow Polar Bear Craft

Are you looking for easy winter crafts for kids to make? Children will delight in creating this delightful 3D craft featuring a marshmallow polar bear. It offers a delightful way to combat the winter doldrums.

While the holiday season may come to an end, winter still stretches before us, with its long months and few highlights. Luckily, we have a plethora of engaging crafts that will keep them entertained.

This craft is an ideal solution for banishing boredom and getting creative in various settings.

Whether it’s engaging in classroom projects, making the most of a snow day, or simply passing the time during a relaxing weekend, this activity offers a fun and fulfilling way to explore your creativity and create something special.

The best part of all is that this polar bear craft is 100 percent edible, just like our Christmas Tree Cones craft!

Benefits of Making Marshmallow Polar Bears

Creating marshmallow polar bears provides children with a fun and educational experience. Not only does this craft project encourage creativity and imagination, but it also enhances fine motor skills as kids manipulate the marshmallows to form the shape of the polar bear.

The use of edible ink to draw the bear’s features helps develop hand-eye coordination. This activity also fosters an understanding of basic scientific concepts, as children observe how water acts as an adhesive to bind the marshmallows together.

Finally, it can also be an opportunity to learn about Arctic animals and their habitats, reinforcing environmental awareness and appreciation for nature.

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Easy Winter Crafts for Kids

As we dive deeper into the season of snowflakes and hot cocoa, it’s the perfect time to explore some easy winter crafts for kids.

These craft ideas for kids are not only a great way to keep hands busy and minds engaged during chilly days but also a wonderful opportunity to learn about the unique characteristics of this frosty season.

So, bring out the craft supplies, gather your little ones, and get ready to create some winter magic right at home.

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Books About Polar Bears

Reading and crafting together present a wonderful opportunity to engage children in fun, yet educational activities, especially on a snowy afternoon.

It not only boosts their creativity but also enhances their language skills, comprehension, and cognitive abilities. It’s a great way to bond with your child, fostering a sense of security and instilling a love for reading and learning.

Here are a few books about polar bears you can read with your kids to go along with this fun marshmallow polar bear craft.

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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle: This classic picture book invites children on a colorful journey of animal sounds, beautifully illustrated with large, bold pictures of various animals, including our friend, the polar bear.

The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett: An Arctic adaptation of the traditional Goldilocks tale, this story features a curious Inuit girl and three adorable polar bears. The detailed illustrations and simple text will captivate young readers.

Little Polar Bear by Hans de Beer: This charming story takes your child on an adventure with Lars, the little polar bear, who gets separated from his father but makes new friends along his journey home. This book is a heartwarming story of friendship and courage that will surely delight preschoolers.

Materials for Marshmallow Polar Bears

If you have marshmallows in your kitchen, you’re all set for this project. We used super jumbo marshmallows and mini marshmallows to make our bears, but you can also use mini marshmallows and regular sized marshmallows.

• Jumbo marshmallows
• Mini Marshmallows
• Toothpick
• Paintbrush
• Small cup of water
• Food coloring (we used blue gel coloring)

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How to Make Marshmallow Polar Bears

Choose a jumbo marshmallow for the body of your polar bear. Look for one with a flatter side (or squeeze it a little to create a flatter side). This will serve as the base where the feet will attach.

Instruct your kids to dip a paintbrush into water and use it to coat one side of a mini marshmallow. This will make it sticky and allow it to adhere to the bottom of the jumbo marshmallow. Repeat this process three more times to complete the legs.

Flip the bear onto its feet and “glue” one marshmallow to the back as a tail and another to the front as a nose. Attach two mini marshmallows near one end of the jumbo marshmallow to create ears.

Using the end of a toothpick dipped in food coloring, carefully add two dots above the snout to form the eyes.

Cover the front part of the bear’s snout or create a dot in the center of the mini marshmallow to make its nose. Allow the marshmallow to dry.

Once the polar bears are dry, your kids can either enjoy them right away or use them as decorative accents for a gingerbread house or other winter scene in your home.

My kids adored this edible polar bear craft and were almost reluctant to eat them! Eventually, they happily devoured their polar bear creations while sipping on a warm mug of hot chocolate.

Fun Winter Activities for Kids

As the chilly winter season takes hold, it can be challenging to keep the little ones engaged indoors. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Here are some fun, winter-themed activities that will keep the kids entertained. The magic of winter provides a wonderful inspiration for your children to explore and learn.

Get ready for a flurry of fun with our Winter-themed Would You Rather printable question cards! These cards, brimming with frosty dilemmas, are a fantastic way to spark imaginative conversations and keep your little ones engaged during the chilly season.

Immerse your little ones in a winter wonderland with this fun and easy Polar Bear Sensory Bin. This interactive activity is perfect for hands-on exploration, allowing children to create their very own arctic scene while learning about these fascinating creatures.

Jazz up your winter read-aloud sessions by creating a Frozen Snowflake Sensory Bottle! As you narrate enchanting winter tales, the kids can shake their sensory bottles and watch the mesmerizing snowflakes swirl around, adding a magical touch to your storytelling.

Boost your preschooler’s handwriting skills with these delightful Winter Mitten Line Tracing printables. These fun and educational worksheets allow your little ones to trace lines in different patterns leading to and from colorful mittens, paving the way for improved fine motor skills and handwriting proficiency.

Exercise both counting and observational skills with this Winter I Spy Printable. This engaging activity, perfectly themed for the chilly season, is an enjoyable way for kids to practice early math skills and visual discrimination.

For even more delightful winter fun, check out our list of snow day activities for preschoolers!

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So get ready to embrace the winter chill with these fun and educational activities that are sure to make your little ones’ learning journey a memorable one.

Don’t forget to try out our marshmallow polar bear craft, a sweet and simple project that brings to life the enchanting world of arctic animals.

It’s a magical way of combining learning with play, stirring children’s imagination while teaching them about the fascinating world of polar bears. Turn the frosty days into a learning adventure. Happy crafting!