Cut and Create Series - Build Winter Mittens
 
The Cut and Create Series supports children to develop fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination through hands on cutting and assembling activities. In this activity, children cut out decorative shapes and arrange them onto mitten templates to create their own winter mitten designs.
 
This printable resource encourages creativity while supporting early scissor skills, hand eye coordination, and problem solving. The mitten decorating activity allows children to explore pattern making, colour, and design through creative expression.
 
Perfect for early learning settings, OOSH programs, classrooms, and home learning environments.
 
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 mitten template
decorative shape pieces template
educator instruction page
 
How to Use This Resource
Print the template pages.
Invite children to carefully cut out the decorative shapes.
Children arrange the shapes onto the mitten template.
Children glue the pieces into place to create their mitten design.
Display the finished mittens as part of a seasonal or creative display.
 
Educator Notes
This activity can be used during creative play, fine motor invitations, pattern exploration, or small group activities.
 
Educators can extend learning by discussing winter clothing, patterns, colours, or creating a shared 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