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A simple and fun hot cocoa craft to add to your list of winter crafts for kids! Googly eyes and mini pom poms makes this an extra sweet craft to keep the kids busy!
‘Tis the season to make and enjoy a hot mug of cocoa! I have such great memories of sipping on a mug of sweet cocoa. Even if you don’t love the taste, there’s such nostalgia behind pouring some hot cocoa mix into a mug and adding delicious marshmallows. I let my kids make their own cup of hot chocolate and then used this cute hot cocoa craft to add to the memories!
Use this adorable craft during winter to keep kids occupied when they can’t go outside. There are so many ways to decorate these cute hot chocolate mugs, and they make the perfect winter decorations for your home or classroom. Keep reading to see how simple this hot chocolate craft is to do with your little ones.
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Supplies for the Hot Cocoa Craft
To make this craft, you just need a few simple supplies. You may already have them in your craft bin, so be sure to check the inventory before heading to the craft store. I love having craft supplies on hand during the holiday season and throughout the winter months. Crafts are the best way to keep kids entertained when there’s nothing else to do.
- brown, red, purple, green, and blue cardstock
- FREE Hot Cocoa Template
- mini white pom poms
- white paint pen and bright pink paint pen*
- large googly eyes
- glue stick or liquid glue
I used primary color shades for the mugs, but feel free to use ANY color you would like! Hot chocolate mix can be put into any colored mug.
*White crayons or Colored Pencils are a great substitute for white paint pens if you want less mess and a cheaper option. Keep in mind the white won’t show up on lighter colors like yellow so test it out before committing to crayons instead of paint pens. You can also find various paint pens online that are cheaper or buy specific colors at craft stores individually.
How to Make the Hot Cocoa Mug Craft
To create this adorable craft out of construction paper, follow these simple step-by-step instructions. Let kids choose the colors for their own hot cocoa mugs, and you will have a variety of colors up on the wall.
- Start by cutting out your FREE cocoa mug templates using the colored cardstock of your choice.
- Add brown cocoa paper to each mug at the top.
- Using your paint pen, draw snowflakes and decorative designs on your mugs.
- Attach two googly eyes if you wish, as well as face elements using a black marker.
- Add 4 white pom poms to the cocoa in each mug.
If you don’t want to add faces, just decorate the mugs with snowflakes and other designs and leave the silly eyes off. If you have snowflake stickers, you could use these instead of drawing the snowflakes by hand on your cup of hot cocoa.
The finished product is a great gift idea for loved ones and doesn’t have a huge additional cost for you!
Creative Writing Ideas for the Hot Cocoa Craft
Sometimes I like to add a little bit of academia to the crafts. This craft is the perfect pair for a how-to writing piece for kids who know how to write. Give them some lined paper and have them write the steps for how to make hot cocoa after you read a story, or give them the brief steps. It’s a cute way to practice fine motor skills and writing skills at home or in the classroom.
If you are in the classroom, this could also turn into an opinion piece about whether students like hot chocolate or not. Give them lined paper and ask them to write whether they like it or not and give reasons to support their answers. They will enjoy sharing their opinion with their peers and taking them home to show off.
Add to the Hot Cocoa Festivities
If you want to make this craft super special, add some tasty treats to the mix. Here are some delicious recipes and ideas to make a full day out of your hot cocoa craft activity.
- Hot Chocolate Cookies – These delicious cookies pair nicely with a mug of hot cocoa and some candy canes during the holidays.
- Snowman Hot Chocolate Spoons – Create these cute spoons and let kids stir them into hot milk or water to create homemade hot cocoa.
Hot Cocoa Craft
Supplies
- brown, red, purple, green, and blue cardstock
- mini white pom poms
- white paint pen and bright pink paint pen
- large googly eyes
- glue stick or liquid glue
Instructions
- Start by cutting out your mug templates using the colored cardstock of your choice.
- Add brown cocoa paper to each mug at the top.
- Using your paint pen, draw snowflakes and decorative designs on your mugs.
- Attach two googly eyes if you wish, as well as face elements using a black marker.
- Add 4 white pom poms to the cocoa in each mug.
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