Cut and Create Series - Build a Snowflake
 
The Cut and Create Series supports children to develop fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination through hands on cutting and creating activities. In this Christmas themed activity, children follow simple folding and cutting instructions to create their own paper snowflake designs.
 
This printable resource encourages creativity while supporting early scissor skills, hand eye coordination, and problem solving. The snowflake theme connects to winter and Christmas learning experiences while encouraging children to explore patterns and design.
 
Perfect for early learning settings, OOSH programs, classrooms, and home learning environments during the Christmas season.
 
Learning Focus
This activity supports children to:
develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
strengthen hand eye coordination
follow simple visual instructions
use creativity and imagination
build confidence in completing a task
engage in open ended creative play
 
What is Included
printable snowflake template
example visual guide page
 
How to Use This Resource
Print the template pages.
Invite children to carefully cut out the square template.
Support children to fold along the solid lines.
Children cut along the dotted lines.
Unfold the paper to reveal the snowflake design.
Display the finished snowflakes as part of a Christmas display.
 
Educator Notes
This activity can be used during Christmas creative experiences, fine motor invitations, winter themed learning, or small group activities.
 
Educators can extend learning by exploring symmetry, patterns, or creating a shared festive display.
 
EYLF and MTOP Connections
This resource supports learning across multiple outcomes, including:
Learning Outcome 3 Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Learning Outcome 4 Children are confident and involved learners
Learning Outcome 5 Children are effective communicators