Looking for letter writing ideas for your sponsored children? How about a fun polar bear theme? Check out these FREE polar bear colouring pages, puzzles, crafts, and creative ideas. Perfect if you are feeling a bit chilly at your place. Some of them may need to be adapted for paper for your sponsored child. I also found several ideas for purchase, for home, or for use with your homeschool students and have included some of them, too, just in case they inspire you. And there’s some FREE polar bear paper gifts designed exclusively for our children and for you… enjoy!
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THINK SPOT
Did you know that polar bears, brown bears and black bears can all interbreed, so most likely descended from the same original ‘bear-kind’ ancestor. God created all original kinds with many design features and the ability to ‘fine-tune’ them to different environments through natural selection—BUT ONLY WITHIN THEIR KIND. We all know that if we could have a peek into her den, that Mrs Polar Bear would NOT be naturally breeding dogs, penguins, or giraffes. We would expect to see a very cute and fluffy polar bear cub or two… and who could resist their adorable little faces?!
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FEATURED BIBLE VERSE
Psalm 31:19-20 How wonderful are the good things You keep for those who honour You. Everyone knows how good You are, how securely You protect those who trust You. You hide them in the safety of Your presence. (I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be… can you?)
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POLAR BEAR ~ FUN FACTS FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Polar Bear – FREE article for kids (Paper Gifts for Estefany) designed exclusively for our children and giving glory to God as Creator and putting Him at the centre of our packages for our children; also available in French; free printable
Polar Bear – fun facts for kids (answersingenesis) The polar bear’s skin is actually black. This helps absorb heat from the sun. The fur is made of clear, hollow tubes, and it covers even the bottoms of its paws. It is equally comfortable in the water and on land and it can travel up to 5,500 miles (8,860 km) a year; from scientists who take the Bible seriously; share a snippet with your child.
Sea Bear of the frozen north (answersingenesis) The polar bear is also referred to as the “white bear,” “sea bear,” and “northern bear.”… As the largest land carnivore (meat-eater) in the world, the male polar bear weighs up to 1,700 pounds (771 kg) and stands 8–11 feet (2.4–3.4 m) tall; from scientists who take the Bible seriously; share a snippet with your child.
Ready for a Snow Day (answersingenesis) Discover how God designed many animals to thrive in cold weather. Polar bears love to play in the snow. And they don’t even feel the cold because God dressed them in cozy winter coats; from scientists who take the Bible seriously; share a snippet with your child.
Grolars and Pizzlies – fun facts for kids (answersingenesis) Animal hybrids remind us of the original created kinds of Genesis 1. Have you ever heard of zonkeys, ligers, or wholphins? These are some of the interesting animal “hybrids”... Scientists have now released a full study of the hybrids born at Osnabrück in Germany. The two polar/grizzly hybrids were born in 2004… They are the offspring of a male polar bear and a female grizzly; information and photos from scientists who take the Bible seriously; share a snippet with your child.
What is a PIZZLY ~ and what has it got to do with the Bible? (creation.com) It looked like a polar bear, but had several features not normally found in polar bears, including brown fur around the eyes, long claws, and a slightly hunched back. DNA testing confirmed that it was the hybrid offspring of a polar bear mother and a grizzly bear father; from scientists who take the Bible seriously; share a snippet with your child.
Polar Bear – members of the Bear KIND (answersingenesis) Polar bears are the northernmost member of the bear kind. They have black skin and water-repellant, hollow hair that reflects light, making them appear white. A thick layer of body fat protects them from the Arctic cold and the icy seawater… Because they are part of the same created kind, grizzly and polar bears can breed together? Their babies are called “grolar” or “pizzly” bears; from scientists who take the Bible seriously; share a snippet with your child.
Polar Bear – designer feet inspire engineers (icr.org) Polar bears keep a tight grip on smooth ice using precisely designed footpads. Engineers have copied these exquisite designs. ‘…the pads of a polar bear’s foot are covered with small soft papillae [small bumps], which increase friction between the foot and the ice. There are also small depressions in the sole… probably absorb the thin layer of water that covers ice. When the Bridgestone tire company designed their Blizzak ice tire, they used a unique rubber manufacturing process that incorporated similar small depressions… tiny water pockets... videos of cars driving on ice reveal the result: a tire that can actually grip ice. Of course a God who created the heavens, earth, sea, and everything in them would be wise enough and more than able to design ice-gripping bear paw pads… He also deserves credit for making man in His image, so that we can use our God-given wisdom to study and benefit from His excellent designs’; from scientists who take the Bible seriously; share a snippet with your child.
Snow Day – devotional (answersingenesis) We live in a cold, cruel world. But Jesus has equipped his followers with everything they need to keep living for Him.
Blizzard the Polar Bear | Free resources (answersingenesisvbs; for purchase) and his friends helps teach kids the Bible is unique. Even though the vbs resource is for purchase, it has an important message and that is why I have listed it. Every day, our children are bombarded with hostile messages that the Bible isn’t the true Word of God, that it can’t be trusted to tell us the truth about the past, or, more importantly, about how we can receive the gift of eternal life. At Operation Arctic VBS, your kids will warm up to the Word as they explore the coolest Book on the planet and discover how we can know for sure that the Bible is God’s written word to us. Grab your parka and snow boots! We’re headed deep into the stunning Arctic Circle that is filled with treasure and thrilling to explore. And be sure to pack your Bible—we’ll be learning all about that breathtakingly beautiful Book that is filled with treasure and thrilling to explore! Let’s plunge on in to this cold world and God’s wonderful Word! Operation Arctic promises be a flurry of fun and excitement! Let’s go!
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POLAR BEAR ~ COLOURING PAGES FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Blizzard the Polar Bear – colouring (answersingenesis) Blizzard, the polar bear, is a unique Arctic animal. He reminds us of the most unique, coolest book on the planet, the Bible; free printable
Polar Bear Cub – colouring (samanthasbell) free printable
Polar Bear – colouring (firstpalette) free printable
Polar Bear and Cub – colouring (supercoloring); Polar Bear with 2 cubs – colouring; Polar Bear with 2 Cubs – colouring; Polar Bear Cub climbing over Mom – colouring; Polar Bear Cub follows Mom – colouring; Polar Bear and Cub snoozing – colouring; Polar Bear and Cub – colouring looking out to sea; more Polar Bear – colouring pages various to choose from; free printable
Polar Bear – colouring (coloringcafe) floating on ice; free printable
Polar Bear and Cubs – colouring (coloringnation) two cubs play on their mom, while another polar bear and their cub are sleeping in their den; free printable
Little Polar Bear – 50+ colouring pages (coloring-book) free printable
Polar Bear – 2 colouring pages (coloring-nicole) cartoon polar bears on snow skis having fun in the snow; free printable
Polar Bear Cub – colouring (museprintables) with beanie and scarf; free printable
Jazz up your colouring pages combine or shink your colouring and puzzle pages to make a unique scene; add a border, a title, a Bible verse and some clip art with this easy tutorial to make your colouring pages more interesting; or you are most welcome to use this FREE polar bear frame that I made for my children; free printable
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TAKE TIME OUT: Just to brighten your day, check out these very cute polar bear cubs with their momma (15 seconds)… then watch the cutest little polar bear cub twins emerging from their den in the wild (at 5.14)… adorable.
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POLAR BEAR ~ PUZZLES FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Polar Bear – fill in the blank puzzle (answersingenesis) 4 questions based on 2 Timothy 3:16 and featuring Blizzard the Polar Bear; Arctic Animals – unscramble | maze; free printable
Polar Bear – dot to dots (connectthedots101) various to choose from; free printable
Tundra Animals – word search | Polar Bear – word search (puzzles-to-print) 27 words each; free printable
50 Polar Bear – mazes (krazydad; number 3 in each book is a different polar bear maze) free printable
Polar Bear – maze (museprintables); Polar Bear – writing template walking; Polar Bear Cub – writing template; Polar Bear – writing template sitting; Polar Bear Mom and Baby – writing template; Polar Bear – writing template standing; Polar Bear Family – writing template; free printable
Polar Bear – writing activity | word search (acupcakefortheteacher) write down your report about polar bears; word search; for purchase, but very cute
Polar Bear – puzzle worksheets (keepinglifecreative) crossword, word search, unscramble; for purchase
DIY Puzzles specifically designed to suit your child; take your clues and answers from the free Polar Bear article for kids (shown above).
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POLAR BEAR ~ CRAFTS FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
- Games
The Amazing Ace Dog Sled Race – board game (answersingenesisvbs) 2 page action Bible board game (download at the bottom of the page below the final image) and supplementary teaching materials (download at the bottom of the page above the final image) with a fun and exciting Arctic animal theme, teaching children about the authority of God’s Word; and it’s in black and white so your child can have extra fun colouring and decorating it; uses fun terms like: Snowfall Station checkpoint, Glacier Gap, Discovery Pass; Crystal Falls, Cold Feet Creek, Mosquito River, Treasure Point Finish; free printable
- Diorama
Polar Bear – DIY diorama | templates (firstpalette) make a beautiful diorama of polar bears and other Arctic animals; in colour or to colour; free printable
Polar Bear – diorama (lookwerelearning) print, cut and glue to make a beautiful diorama in a cereal box; free printable
Polar Bear – diorama playset (handmadecharlotte) print, colour, cut and assemble; in colour or to colour; free printable
Polar Bear – 3D paper craft (mrprintables) create your own Arctic diorama scene with cardboard-slotted animals – polar bear, deer, moose, husky, sled and winter forest made out of cardboard; free printable
Polar Bear – DIY diorama (duckduckgo) using items like a shoebox, sardine can, large plastic tray, an old esky, an old tin, cardboard, craft foil, craft card, paper, cotton wool, glitter, playdough, faux snow, craft fur, paints, snow slime, food colouring, salt, polystyrene; lots of ideas for inspiration.
Arctic – diorama background (canon) with snow trees and aurora; Arctic Glacier – diorama background with snow cliffs and deep blue ocean; free printable (via sign-in)
Polar Bear – DIY diorama (iheartcraftythings) make a cool pop-up craft with a polar bear walking on cotton wool snow and snowy diorama background made from torn coloured paper strips; template for purchase
- Decorate
Winter Icicle – DIY classroom decoration | alternative link (fun365) create a stunning winter icicle backdrop scene as a classroom decoration using long strips of pastel coloured tissue paper, iridescent metallic paper, and snowflake templates; see how it could be used in a Winter Animals party with a cute polar bear stand up paper craft.
Arctic Wonderland – classroom decoration (duckduckgo) turn your classroom into an Arctic wonderland for kids with some of these fun ideas.
- Paper Toys
Polar Bear – 3D paper craft (handmadecharlotte) adorable party crackers to make in pretty pastel colours – blue polar bear, blue penguin and pink walrus decorated with snowflakes; free printable
Polar Bear – 3D paper craft (canon) print, cut and assemble a standing polar bear; free printable
Polar Bear – paper craft (thebasicsbypaul; click on the image at the end of the post for the template) cut out polar bear templates on craft card, sprinkle them with glitter, then punch a hole in them and hang them up as ornaments, use them as gift tags, or use them for other crafts. For something different, try fleuro or metallic paper or card.
Polar Bear – iDial paper craft (kizclub; click on ‘polar animals’) make an iDial showing different polar animals; in colour or to colour; free printable
Polar Bear – 3D paper craft | 2 | 3 (krokotak) print, cut, assemble to make these polar bear paper toys; free printable
Polar Bear – paper craft (mrprintables) print, cut, and accordion-fold to make a paper fan with polar bear face; free printable
Polar Bear – craft (kidscraftroom) make a cute polar bear out of a foam cup, white wool, and scraps of card for the face, ears, paws.
Polar Bear – paper craft (traktatie-maken; click on the scissors icon to download) print, cut and assemble; free printable
Polar Bear – paper craft | instructions (firstpalette; click on ‘bear’) print, cut and fold to make a polar bear paper toy; free printable
Polar Bear – 3D paper craft | template (preschoolactivities) print, cut, colour and fold to make a polar bear paper toy; free printable
Polar Bear – paper craft (coloringnation) print, cut, fold to make a polar bear paper toy; free printable
- Puppets
Polar Bear – paper bag puppet (lookwerelearning) print, cut, glue; too cute; free printable
Polar Bear – finger puppets (liagriffiths) polar bear, penguin and reindeer; this cute idea could also be adapted for paper; template available for members only
Polar Bear – finger puppet (iheartcraftythings) using circles and white card paper; so easy and too cute; template for purchase
- Paper Plate Crafts | Cut and Paste | Other
Fuzzy Polar Bear – paper plate craft (firstpalette) with cotton wool or white craft fur; free printable
Polar Bear – paper plate craft (adabofgluewilldo) make a polar bear from a white paper plate; add white craft fur; free printable
Polar Bear – paper craft preschoolactivities) cut and paste a polar bear using your own template and add ear muffs, a scarf and a sprinkle of glitter; Polar Bear – paper craft cut and paste a polar bear using your own template and add a scarf and beanie.
Polar Bear – paper craft (redtedart) print, cut, laminate and add a tassel to make this cute little polar bear bookmark; Polar Bear – origami make a bookmark corner from a piece of white paper; Polar Bear – origami from a piece of white paper.
Polar Bear – paper crafts (duckduckgo)
Polar Bear – crafts (daniellesplace; scroll down) templates for members only
- Masks
Polar Bear – mask (firstpalette; scroll down) in colour or to colour; free printable
Polar Bear – mask (maskspot) in colour or to colour; free printable
Polar Bear – mask (supercoloring) in colour or to colour; free printable
Polar Bear – DIY mask (iheartcraftythings) make your own polar bear mask using a paper plate, wisps of white tissue paper, cotton wool or craft fur.
- Scrapbooking Paper
Polar Bear – scrapbooking paper (freeprettythingsforyou) to cut out and use for crafts; free printable
Polar Bear – scrapbooking paper (frompond) to cut out and use for crafts; free printable
- Templates
Polar Bear – templates | Arctic Animals – templates (firstpalette) in colour or to colour; to cut out and use for crafts; free printable
Polar Bear – template (sparklebox) to cut out and use for crafts; free printable
Polar Bear – outline template (patternuniverse) to cut out and use for crafts; free printable
Polar Bear – silhouette template | Bear Pawprint – silhouette template (silhouettegarden) to cut out and use for crafts; free printable
- Polar Bear Cookies!
Fun ideas for your family. Make these polar bear cookies with your family and send some photos to your sponsored children, or make it a party in their honour. (Note: photos taken outside are best.)
Polar Bear – cookies (thebearfootbaker) decoration tutorial of super cute polar bear faces with pink cheeks and a sweet rose in their ear.
Polar Bear – cookies (sweetopia) decoration tutorial.
Polar Bear Paw – cupcakes (onelittleproject) that look delicious with buttercream frosting, shredded coconut and chocolate paws.
Polar Bear – cookies (chickabug; scroll down to ‘winter wonderland gift set’) no longer available, but use it as inspiration to make your own.
Polar Bear – no bake cookies (handmadecharlotte) that could also be done with white, rounded marshmallows.
Polar Bear – sweet treats (hungryhappenings) using shapes to make a polar bear face; Polar Bear – treats sweet and salty treat dipping into white chocolate.
Polar Bear – cake (karaspartyideas) a pink cake decorated with cute polar bear and snowflakes.
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POLAR BEAR ~ LEARN TO DRAW FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Polar Bear and Cub – learn to draw (raisingourkids) the outlines are in place; just fill in the detail.
Polar Bear – learn to draw (supercoloring) grid; free printable
Polar Bear Cub – learn to draw (samanthasbell) step by step.
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POLAR BEAR ~ PHOTO FUN FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Polar Bear – photo frame (photofuneditor) two polar bears and snowflake in a sweet country style; free printable
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POLAR BEAR ~ PAPER GIFTS FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
- Posters
Polar Bear – Bible poster (answersingenesis; scroll down) polar bear graphic with Bible verse from Psalm 119:162 on snowy aurora background; free printable
Polar Bear and Cub – poster (answersingenesis) a polar bear and her cub in their den with fun facts about them and other Arctic animals, from scientists who take the Bible seriously; free printable
- Bookmarks
Blizzard the Polar Bear – Bible bookmarks (answersingenesis) double-sided, beautifully illustrated bookmark for kids with Blizzard on one side and the words, ‘Blizzard is a unique Arctic animal. He reminds us of the most unique, coolest book on the planet, the Bible; and Bible verse on the back from 2 Timothy 3:16 – all Scripture is given by inspiration of God. As you scroll down the actual pdf download you will find more bookmarks featuring the Arctic friends of Blizzard – Arctic hare, narwhal, musk ox, and husky; and Bible verses from Psalm 119:105 – Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path; Matthew 7:24 – Therefore whoever hears these sayings of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock; Romans 5:8 – But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us; Psalm 119:62 – I rejoice at Your Word as one who finds great treasure; free printable
Polar Bear and Cub – bookmark (answersingenesis) with fun facts about polar bears from scientists who take the Bible seriously; in colour or to colour; free printable
Operation Arctic – Bible bookmark (answersingenesis; scroll down) with Bible verse from Psalm 119:162 on snowy aurora background; free printable
- Wallet Cards
Polar Bear – FREE Bible wallet cards (Paper Gifts for Estefany) with Bible verse from Psalm 31:19-20 – How wonderful are the good things You keep for those who honour You. Everyone knows how good You are, how securely You protect those who trust You. You hide them in the safety of Your presence. Send the whole sheet to your sponsored child. Encourage your child to share them with family and friends. And especially with those who may not have heard from their sponsor for a while. Let’s share the love around. For best results for other readers, click on the image or the link to go to my cloud storage where you can download them in full resolution; print on glossy photo paper, cut, laminate, and cut again; 9 per page; free printable
- Other
Polar Bear – FREE mini envelopes | mini note cards (Paper Gifts for Estefany) with Bible verse from Psalm 31:19-20; free printable
Polar Bear – gift tags (vintageglamstudio; scroll down) white silhouettes of polar bear, moose and snowflakes on pretty blue snowflake background; free printable
Polar Bear – award certificate (graphicgarden; click on ‘polar bears’) featuring super cute polar bear cubs with heart-shaped feet; one with text and one blank so you can add your own text; free printable
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POLAR BEAR IMAGES
Polar Bear Cub – photos | Polar Bear – photos (duckduckgo)
Polar Bear – graphics (dollargraphicsdepot) for purchase
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MAKE YOUR OWN…
Add a favourite Bible verse to a polar bear image, add your child’s name and a personal message of love to make your own:
Bible poster | verse card
Bible bookmark – add your child’s name
Bible wallet cards
Note cards
Stickers
Stationery
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POLAR BEAR ~ STATIONERY FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Polar bear – FREE stationery | note cards (Paper Gifts for Estefany) polar bear graphics on pale blue and white background with Bible verses from Psalm 31:19-20 – How wonderful are the good things You keep for those who honour You. Everyone knows how good You are, how securely You protect those who trust You. You hide them in the safety of Your presence; free printable
Polar Animals ~ stationery (sparklebox) with pale blue border; landscape or portrait; Bear KINDS – stationery polar bear, panda, brown bear and brown paw prints with lime green and orange gradient border; free printable
Polar Bear – stationery (museprintables) on blue background; free version
Polar Bear – greeting card (greetingsisland) a white line drawing of a momma polar bear hugging her baby on green snowy background; with editable text; free printable
Polar Bear – envelope (canon) so easy and cute; free printable (via sign-in)
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And when you send your polar bear package, don’t forget to tell them about our magnificent Creator who designed these amazing animals…
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