Is there anything more comforting during this time of year than a cup of hot cocoa? Just the thought of snuggling up with a warm drink on these cold days gets me so excited for the winter months.
Now, imagine blending that comforting vibe with a fantastic craft activity perfect for the holiday season! I’ve got just the thing for you: a simple hot cocoa craft that’s as much fun to make as it is to admire! Get ready to whip out your glue, scissors, and construction paper for our easy hot chocolate craft printable activity.
Easy Hot Chocolate Craftivity!
Are you ready for a winter craft that’ll get the whole family involved? I’m thrilled to introduce our hot chocolate craft printable!
This wonderful activity is the perfect way to spend some quality time with your family members. This craft is suitable for kids as young as toddlers and preschoolers, helping them develop fine motor skills and sensory play.
Plus, older kids and even adults will have fun adding their own creative touches! You can easily transform this simple hot chocolate craft printable into an adorable card for the holiday season.
This craft is perfect for the Christmas season, or for learning fun you can tie this theme into the letter h.
Materials You’ll Need For Your Hot Chocolate Mug Craft
- Construction paper (purple, brown, and black)
- Tissue paper
- Marker
- Glue
- Scissors
- Pen
Easy-Peasy Instructions: How to Make Hot Cocoa Mugs Paper Craft with Kids
Follow our step by step instructions below to make your own paper craft hot chocolate mugs.
Hot Chocolate Paper Craft
Discover the joy of winter crafting with our easy and engaging Hot Chocolate Craft Printable! Perfect for kids and families, this delightful activity combines creativity and fine motor skill development.
With just a few simple materials like construction paper and glue, you'll assemble your own adorable paper hot chocolate mugs complete with tissue paper "marshmallows."
It's a fun way to bring the warmth of a hot cocoa bar into your home this season! Suitable for preschoolers and older kids alike, this craft is the perfect activity for cold weather fun.
Materials
- Construction paper in brown, black and your favorite colors for the mugs - We used purple and pink.
- White Tissue paper
- Black Marker Pen eg sharpie
- Glue (a glue stick or white school glue is fine)
- Scissors
Tools
- Printer for the template
Instructions
- Instant Download the Free Hot Chocolate Template at the end of this blog post, and prepare your supplies.
- Get Cutting: Print and cut the template provided, then trace them onto the corresponding construction papers and cut those out.
- Assemble Your Mug: Attach the cup and handle together.
Then, use a marker to draw lines along the cup lid and handle. 
- Chocolatey Goodness: Add the brown paper to the lid, along with the melting chocolate template.
- Smokin' Hot: Add the black contact paper "smoke" shapes at the top of your mug.
- Write It Down: Use your marker to write "hot chocolate" on the cup.
- Marshmallow Fun: Add small tissue paper pieces at the top, serving as marshmallows.
Have the kids scrunch up the pieces of tissue first to make a nice marshmallow shape. This tissue scrunching is great for building fine motor skills 
- Your hot chocolate craft is all done!
Don't they look cute?!
Notes
Change up the colors as you like... see variations below
Customize It!
The best part? You can customize this craft in so many ways!
Think of using all kinds of color or glitter or sequins in your cocoa bomb designs, adding cotton ball marshmallows, white pom poms or even real mini marshmallows, and even pipe cleaners for extra flair.
You can also use white cardstock as a backing for a sturdier mug. If you want to use this idea as a Christmas card, just write your holiday message or greeting on the back.,
Have lots of fun with your mug designs, kids can add wintery stickers and all kinds of fun patterns and shapes on their paper mugs to make this craft even more personal and creative. Enjoy your hot cup of cocoa your way!
Download Hot Chocolate Craft Printable PDF
Click below for your digital download of the hot chocolate mug template to complete this craft the easy way. Note: If you don’t have a printer, it’s still possible to complete this simple preschool craft by pre-drawing the shapes freehand for your child.
Terms of use: free for personal use and free for classroom use. Not for commercial use.
More Winter Crafts and Activities
This craft is just the tip of the iceberg for winter activities. You can pair it up with different writing prompts for literacy centers or even add it into a hot chocolate bar theme with actual chocolate chips, whipped cream, and cookies!
Also, we offer free resources, including an array of free printables and winter crafts and activities for kids.
- Winter Mittens Craft
- Easy Glitter Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft for Kids
- Build A Snowman Craft Printable & Roll A Snowman Game for Kids this Winter
- Disney inspired Craft Stick ice Skaters
- 40+ Winter Sensory Play Activities to Keep Your Kids Active and Engaged
- Winter Clothing Colouring Pages
- Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft
- Winter & Christmas Color By Number Pages for Kids {Free Printables}
- Winter PomPom Mats Free Printable Fine Motor Activity for Kids
Share the Love
We’d be over the moon if you’d share your crafty creations on social media and tag us.
There’s no better way to cherish the winter theme and December craftivities bundle than with this easy craft. So grab a cup of hot chocolate, gather your supplies (enough supplies, please!), and let’s make this winter season the best experience for our young learners and older kids alike.
Hope you enjoy this fun way to celebrate the cold weather and hot chocolate season! Stay cozy, everyone! ☕❄
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
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