Draw two circles on top of each other on a piece of white paper (it will resemble the number "8.") Then have kids piece together a polar bear by gluing two cotton balls for ears. They can also practice scissor skills by cutting out a medium-sized circle out of black paper and glue it into the middle of the two circles for a nose. Have kids glue on two googly eyes and draw on a mouth.
Create a polar bear template on a piece of card stock and cut it out. Then, place the template on a piece of white felt and trace around it. Use sewing shears to cut the shape out. Kids can then sew or glue eyes and a nose onto the bear. Create a small hole toward the top of the shape and then run a piece of black ribbon or string through to create an ornament.
This art project will leave kids wanting more after they eat it. Begin with pre-baked vanilla cupcakes. Have children frost the tops with white frosting and then sprinkle coconut over the top for the polar bear fur. Add two chocolate chips (flat side up) for eyes and a large chocolate candy for the nose. Draw a mouth with black decorator icing. Add sliced gumdrops for the ears for a finishing touch.
Creating a polar bear out of shaving cream is a good sensory art activity for kids. Dispense some shaving cream onto a paper plate for each kid to form a large circle. Then, dispense two smaller circles on top as ears. Have students poke their fingers into the shaving cream to create eyes and they can use food coloring drops to make the nose and mouth.