Make Your Own Snowflakes: A Cozy Christmas Craft for Au Pairs and Host Family Kids

There is something quietly magical about winter afternoons in December. Outside, the days feel shorter and colder. Inside, the house smells like tea, cookies, or dinner slowly cooking. This is often the perfect moment for Au Pairs to slow things down with the children and create something simple, meaningful, and festive together.

Making paper snowflakes is one of those activities. It does not require special supplies or long preparation. It creates space for conversation, laughter, and creativity, while gently bringing the Christmas spirit into the home. For many Au Pairs, especially those spending their first holiday season abroad, this small craft can become a warm memory that stays long after the snow melts.

Step by Step: Making Paper Snowflakes Together

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What you will need

• White paper (A4 or square paper)

• Scissors

• A pencil for drawing patterns

• A table with enough space for little hands

No screens. No noise. Just paper, scissors, and imagination.

Step 1: Fold into a triangle

Start with a square piece of paper. Sit next to the child and fold it diagonally into a triangle. Take your time and show how to line up the edges carefully.

Step 2: Cut off the excess edge

If you are using A4 paper, trim the extra strip so the shape becomes a perfect square. This is a good moment to let older children help with measuring and cutting.

Step 3: Unfold to reveal a square

Open the paper and show the square shape. Children often love this small reveal already.

Step 4: Fold back into a triangle

Fold the square diagonally again. Smooth the crease with your fingers.

Step 5: Fold in half to create a crease

Fold the triangle in half once more. Explain that this helps make the snowflake symmetrical.

Step 6: Unfold and fold one edge up

Open the last fold slightly and fold one side up toward the center line.

Step 7: Fold the other edge up

Fold the opposite side up so both edges meet neatly. Now the paper looks narrow and layered.

Step 8: Draw the cutting pattern

This is often the children’s favorite part. Draw simple shapes along the edges. You can talk about what makes snowflakes special and why no two are the same.

Step 9: Cut it out and unfold

Carefully cut along the lines. Then slowly unfold the paper together. That moment when the snowflake opens is pure Christmas magic.

Making It More Special

Hang the snowflakes in the window where sunlight can shine through. Tape them to the wall, decorate the Christmas tree, or make a small garland for the children’s room. Some families like to write the date or the child’s name on the back, turning the snowflake into a small memory of that winter.

For Au Pairs, this can also be a chance to share traditions from home. You can talk about how winter or Christmas is celebrated in your country, what decorations look like there, or what you miss most during the holidays.

Why Snowflake Crafts Are Perfect for Au Pairs

As an Au Pair, your role goes far beyond childcare. You are part of everyday family life. Seasonal crafts like paper snowflakes help you connect with the children in a relaxed way, without pressure or expectations.

This activity is ideal because it:

• Works for different age groups

• Encourages calm focus on winter afternoons

• Gives children a sense of pride when decorating their home

• Opens conversations about winter and Christmas traditions in different countries

• Creates decorations the whole family can enjoy

Each snowflake turns out different, just like every child and every Au Pair experience.

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