Looking for a cozy and creative winter activity for kids? This Hot Cocoa Mug Craft is the perfect way to add some warm and toasty fun to your day!
With a few simple supplies and our free printable template, your kids can design their very own mug of hot chocolate.
This project is low-prep, mess-free, and super flexible. Kids tear and glue construction paper pieces to make colorful mugs. Plus, you can customize your designs with hearts or other patterns. Whether you’re looking for a quiet time activity or a fun idea for the season, this project is a sweet success.
I’m sharing tips with step-by-step instructions plus simple ways to extend the activity. Learn more about this hot chocolate craft and get the free printable mug template now!
Creative Ways to Enjoy This Sweet Treat
Hot chocolate is just so yummy, especially on chilly winter days! Over the years, my boys and I have enjoyed so many fun ways to celebrate this cozy drink.
When my oldest was little, one of the first books and movies he fell in love with was The Polar Express. You know that catchy “Hot Chocolate” song? Oh my stars, he adored it! So, of course, any time I found hot chocolate–themed crafts or activities, I jumped on them.
We’ve made everything from Hot Chocolate Mug Card Crafts to Hot Cocoa Playdough. This Hot Chocolate Paper Craft was another favorite. It’s simple, mess-free, and so much fun for kids of all ages. I love how it brings the warmth and sweetness of hot chocolate season into our life without any extra fuss.
What You’ll Need for This Hot Chocolate Craft
You’ll only need a few materials to make this cute craft. Once you have these supplies gathered, you’ll be all set for hands-on fun.
- Hot chocolate mug template (free instant download)
- Construction paper (brown, white, and any other colors you’d like for decorations for the mug)
- Glue stick
- Scissors
How to Make Your Hot Cocoa Craft
Print the Template.
Start by printing out the hot chocolate mug craft templates for the craft.
Tear the Paper and Make the Hot Chocolate.
Tear small pieces of construction paper: Brown for the hot chocolate, White for marshmallows, and Any color(s) of your choice for the mug. Glue the brown torn paper inside the mug section of the template to look like hot chocolate.
Decorate the Mug and Add Marshmallows.
Glue the colored torn paper around the outside of the mug. Glue the white torn pieces on top of the brown section to represent floating marshmallows.
Optional: Once everything is glued and dried, carefully cut out the mug along the template outline.
Tips and Ideas for Enjoying This Kids Craft
- Add Extra Fun: Let your kids decorate their mugs with paper hearts, snowflakes, or stickers. They can even add their name (or initial) to make it their own!
- Try Different Materials: Use tissue paper, scrapbook paper, or fabric scraps.
- Make It 3D: Add mini cotton balls or white pom-poms for fluffy marshmallows that pop off the page.
- Create a Display: Hang your finished mugs on a bulletin board. String them into a “Hot Chocolate Garland”.
- Add a Treat: Finish the craft with a real mug of hot chocolate to celebrate your creative time together!
FAQs About This Hot Cocoa Mug Craft
Nope! Tearing paper adds a fun texture, but scissors work just as well. You can even mix the two for a cool effect.
Absolutely! Printing on colored paper adds instant flair, especially if you’re doing this as a group activity or classroom project.
This craft is great for preschool through early elementary. Younger kids can practice fine motor skills while older ones can get creative with extra details and designs.
Yes! You can add a writing prompt like “My Favorite Winter Drink” or a counting activity with the marshmallows. It’s also a great way to spark conversations about winter traditions.
Simple Activity for Seasonal Cheer
This craft is a fantastic way to capture the joy in a mug of hot chocolate on a chilly day. It’s simple, mess-free, and frugal project for wintertime or quiet afternoons.
To make this activity even easier, make sure to get this free instant download Hot Chocolate Mug Craft template.
How will you be decorating your hot cocoa mugs? I’d love to hear your ideas for decorating and using!
