A hot chocolate craft is the perfect activity for little hands during the chilly winter months! Using a free printable template, children can create their own adorable hot cocoa mugs out of construction paper and white paper. This fun way to spend a winter day is not only enjoyable, but it also helps kids develop fine motor skills as they cut, glue, and assemble their crafts.
What you need for this craft
- Free Printable template – click this to get your free download
- Construction paper
- glue
- scissors
- Candy cane (optional)
- real hot chocolate (optional)
- coloring materials like markers or crayons
How to make your own hot chocolate craft printable
- Print out the template on either a white piece of paper or use different colored construction paper to print out the different elements. For example, the mug might be brown while the candy cane is red.
- Have your child color the print out (if they choose to)
- Use scissors to cut the different elements on the printout
- Use the cutouts with glue to assemble your new hot cocoa mug
- Display it for all to see!
One of the best parts about this hot chocolate craft is the variety of materials you can use to make each mug unique. Kids can decorate their mugs with candy canes, add cotton balls for fluffy whipped cream, or even use mason jars as a creative twist. Older kids might enjoy adding extra details like using glitter for a sparkling effect like the picture below.
Ideas for what to do with the free printable hot chocolate mugs
- Make a classroom display a collection of hot cocoa mugs, each one showing off the creativity of your students or children.
- Younger children can use them for “pretend play”
- Incorporate this activity into a winter lesson plan
Crafty Tip:
Cut a slit in the top of the “hot chocolate” and insert the candy cane or the marshmallows. Then use glue on the back of the mug.
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Kids of all ages will love making their own hot chocolate mugs, using simple materials and perhaps even a sprinkle of real cocoa powder for a delightful sensory experience.
Whether it’s for a classroom display or just for personal use at home, creating these hot chocolate mugs is a fun and memorable way to capture the magic of winter. So gather your supplies and let kids’ imaginations run wild as they design their very own warm cup of hot cocoa—no matter how cold it gets outside!