Free Printable Mitten Template
Winter is the perfect time to get creative and strengthen fine motor skills with your preschoolers and kindergartners using this adorable Mitten Template. This printable craft template is perfect for your winter lesson plans. Get yours today!
You’re definitely going to love this adorable printable mitten template. Not only is it incredibly versatile and perfect for a variety of winter art projects, but your early learners will have a wonderful time coloring or painting and then cutting out this cute winter mitten outline.
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Free printable winter templates like this mitten template make putting together winter arts and crafts quick and easy. And of course, while we’re at it, I’ll also be sharing some of our favorite mitten-themed lesson plan ideas that your preschoolers and kindergarteners are sure to love. Don’t forget to check out the entire post for lots of inspiration for using this cute mitten craft template.
Did I mention that I also have lots of awesome learning ideas to share that are perfect for your mitten preschool themes? Keep reading for engaging and hands-on ideas that make learning about mittens so much fun for your preschool and kindergarten-aged learners this winter.
Learning with Printable Mitten Templates
I typically use white cardstock when I’m printing craft templates because thinner paper tends to warp and wrinkle when you add paint and/or glue. Once you’ve printed the mitten template, your students will have the opportunity to practice their scissor skills while making adorable mitten crafts.
Your preschoolers and kindergartners will have a wonderful time strengthening fine motor skills while making lots of quick and easy mitten crafts using these free printable mitten outlines.
This printable mitten template is perfect for exploring winter weather and so much more in an engaging and hands-on way with your early learners this January. Practice math, literacy, and even science with cute mitten crafts and activities.
Keep reading to get your free printable mitten template today!
Preschool Mitten Craft Ideas
Mitten Sewing
Sewing with yarn is such a fun way to practice fine motor skills. Depending on the ages of your kiddos, they might need some help with punching the holes, but this quick and easy mitten craft is still perfect for early learners.
What you’ll need
- Mitten Template
- White Cardstock
- Hole Punch
- Yarn
Here’s how to do it
- Print the mitten template on white cardstock.
- Encourage your students to cut out their mittens.
- Punch holes around the outside of each mitten.
- Have students practice sewing using the yarn.
For even more fine motor practice, your kiddos can use whatever supplies you have in your art center to decorate their mittens. Either way, your preschoolers and kindergartners will have a blast making their very own mitten crafts.
Mitten Collage
Explore collage with your preschoolers and kindergartners using these cute printable mitten templates, tissue paper, and glue. Don’t forget to give each student two mitten templates if you’d like them to make a matching pair of mittens for this project.
What you’ll need
- Mitten Template
- White Cardstock
- Tissue Paper
- Glue
Here’s how to do it
- Print the mitten template on white cardstock.
- Encourage your students to cut out their mittens.
- Decorate the mitten using tissue paper and glue.
- Attach a piece of yarn to hang up the mitten craft.
Decorating mittens using tissue paper and glue is a great way to practice hand-eye coordination and pincer grasp. Your students can also add a piece of yarn to hang up their mitten craft.
Mitten Preschool Theme
Check out these adorable printables and activities that are perfect for your mitten preschool theme:
- Free Printable Counting Mittens Winter Preschool Worksheets
- Free Printable Winter Literacy Worksheets
- Free Printable Numbers Winter Preschool Worksheets
- Free Printable Winter Math Worksheets
And of course, be sure to add a few of your favorite mitten-themed picture books to finish off your mitten thematic study. Check out these adorable read-alouds that are perfect for your classroom or homeschool:
- Missing Mittens*, Stuart J. Murphy
- The Mitten*, Jan Brett
- Three Little Kittens*, Paul Galdone
Free Printable Mitten Template
Keep in mind that all preschoolers do things in their own time and on their own terms. What one is ready for, another might not be. Please use your best mama judgement when planning activities for your little kids.
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I hope you love using this free printable winter template with your little kids as much as I loved creating it with mine!
Don’t forget to stop by next week if you’re interested in seeing what we’re up to with homeschool preschool!
