Need something fun, easy, and cheap to do with your kids? Try toilet paper roll crafts. You can turn those empty rolls into animals, rockets, or puppets using just a few things you already have at home. It’s an exciting way for kids to learn while playing.
Here are some easy toilet paper roll craft ideas for kids, plus simple tips to help you enjoy the time together.
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Fun Toilet Paper Roll Craft Ideas
1. Paper Roll Binoculars
Go on a backyard adventure and pretend you’re explorers or birdwatchers with this simple paper roll binocular. Get your child to talk about what they notice.
What you need:
- 2 toilet paper rolls
- Construction paper
- Tape or glue
- String or yarn
- Crayons, markers or stickers
How to make it:
- Stick two cardboard rolls side by side using glue or tape.
- Wrap a construction paper around it.
- Let kids colour or add stickers to decorate.
- Add string so your child can wear them around their neck like real binoculars.
Parenting tip: Let your child lead the pretend play. It builds confidence and helps them feel in control of their fun time.
2. Toilet Paper Roll Animals
Here are a few ideas to make simple animals with paper rolls. Give each animal a name. Create little stories where the animals talk or go on adventures.
Ask open-ended questions like, “What sound does your animal make?” or “Where is your animal going today?” This helps grow storytelling and thinking skills.
What you need:
- Toilet paper rolls
- Paint or coloured paper
- Googly eyes (or draw eyes)
- Other craft supplies as needed
How to make it:
- Pick an animal
- Cut paper shapes for ears, tails, noses, etc. You can also cut the paper tube if needed for legs or shape.
- Decorate and add the details
3. Rocket Ship Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Use this paper rocket ship craft to teach basic science ideas. It’s fun and easy to make.
What you need:
- Toilet paper roll
- Tin foil or silver paper
- Triangle-shaped paper for the top
- Tissue paper or ribbon for flames
How to make it:
- Wrap the roll in tin foil.
- Make a paper cone and stick it on top.
- Glue tissue paper or ribbon on the bottom for rocket flames.
4. Paper Roll Butterfly
This fun and easy craft uses a toilet paper roll as the base to make a colourful butterfly.
What you need:
- Toilet paper roll
- Paint
- pipe cleaners for antennae
How to make it:
- Create the wings using a toilet paper roll
- Decorate and attach the wings
- Make the antennae using pipe cleaners and glue them
5. Paper Tube Puppets
Put on a puppet show with these creative paper tube puppets. Let your child make up a story and act it out with the puppets.
What you need:
- Toilet paper rolls
- Yarn, markers, googly eyes
- Fabric scraps or paper for clothes
How to make it:
- Turn the roll into a puppet by drawing or glueing on eyes, hair, and clothes.
- Use yarn for hair and add details like buttons or a hat.
Parenting tip: Join in the show. Even if your puppet just says “Hello!”, your child will love your attention. This helps you feel closer and helps your child learn about feelings.
6. Roll Tube Cars
Another creative and fun craft idea with paper rolls. Create a mini racetrack and let the cars race or go on a road trip.
What you need:
- toilet paper rolls
- paper circles or bottle tops for wheels
- straws or toothpicks
- paint or markers
How to make it:
- Paint the roll like a car body.
- Attach wheels with straws or toothpicks.
- Add windows or racing stripes with markers.
Wrapping Up
Toilet paper crafts are excellent recycling crafts. Crafting with kids helps grow their fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence. And the best part is that you don’t need fancy materials for these.
Let your child take the lead, make silly mistakes, and explore their own ideas.
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