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Easy Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft for Kids

February 8, 2022 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

The air is still cold, but spring is right around the corner!

Before we know it, we’ll be seeing birds migrate back. And it won’t be long after that before we hear the chirps of baby birds.

Which is why I wanted to share this simple spring animal craft – a toilet paper roll chick craft for kids to make!

This is a super easy spring kids’ craft that only takes a few supplies you already have.

Always a plus in my book.

It would make an excellent addition to a spring unit or a farm unit (in either spring or fall) as well!

Read on to get the instructions and the free printable craft template.

Need more fun early learning ideas for spring? Take a look at our printable Farm Dot Shape Mats too!

Make this easy toilet paper roll chick craft with kids this spring!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft for Kids

To make this toilet paper roll chick craft, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are listed below. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Empty toilet paper roll
Colored craft paper
Craft glue
Child-safe scissors
Washable markers (optional)
Wiggly eyes (optional)
Printable Toilet Paper Roll Chick Template (color)
Printable Toilet Paper Roll Chick Template (black/white)
Printer (with ink)
Printer paper

Once you’ve printed out the color or the black/white chick craft template, use scissors to cut out each piece.

Easy Toilet Roll Baby Chick for KIds to Make

You’ll notice that there are eyes included on the template. So you can cut those out and simply glue them on the finished chick.

Or you can use wiggly eyes instead.

How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft

Now that you have all of the craft template pieces cut out, you can trace them onto craft paper. Then cut them out and you’re ready to get started!

Making a Paper Baby Chick Craft with Kids

Begin by gluing the beak and chest pieces onto the center of the body piece.

You’ll want to glue the chest on first, then add the beak so that it overlaps.

Fold each of the wing’s flat edges up. They’ll be used to attach the wings onto each side of the chick’s body.

Wrap the body piece around the empty toilet paper roll and secure it with glue in the back.

Then glue the flat wing edges against each side of the body so that one wing is on the left and the other on the right.

We’re almost done!

Attach the “comb” (the crest at the top) by gluing it inside the top of the toilet paper roll.

Then add the wiggly eyes! Or you can add the eye template pieces if you cut those out instead.

How to Make a Baby Chick Out of a Toilet Paper Roll

Ta-da! We’re finished!

How to Make a Toilet Roll Baby Chick Craft

If you decide to use the black and white version of the template, kids can color each piece before they put the chick together.

This is a perfect spring craft for parents’ night! Your class can make an entire brood of chicks!

See the printable instructions for this toilet paper roll chick craft below.

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft for Kids

Make up this simple toilet paper roll chick craft for a spring or farm animal craft with young learners!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

Toilet paper roll
Empty toilet paper roll
Colored craft paper
Craft glue
Washable markers (optional)
Wiggly eyes (optional)
Printable Toilet Paper Roll Chick Template (color)
Printable Toilet Paper Roll Chick Template (black/white)
Printer paper

Tools

Child-safe scissors
Printer (with ink)

Instructions

Print out each the color chick craft template or the black and white chick craft template.
Cut out each template piece using scissors. (If you are using the black and white template, you may want to color the pieces before cutting them out.)
Trace each template piece onto colored craft paper and cut them out.
Glue the chest onto the center of the body piece.
Glue the beak so that it directly overlaps the chest.
Wrap the body piece around the empty toilet paper roll and glue the edges down in the back.
Fold the flat edge of each wing piece at a right angle.
Attach each wing to the left and right side of the body by gluing the folded edges to the body.
Glue the crest inside the top of the paper roll.
Add wiggly eyes or glue the eye templates onto the face.

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Easy Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft for Kids

January 6, 2022 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t love an easy toilet paper roll craft?

They’re always fun and simple for kids to make. And we already have most of the supplies, so we’re ahead of the game.

If you’re looking for a simple winter craft to share with kids, this easy toilet paper roll snowman craft is just perfect!

There’s a printable template that makes this snowman craft a snap! And it’s simple enough for young learners to make too.

Read on to get the full project instructions and a link to the template.

Looking for more early grades winter fun? Try this easy paper bag polar bear craft too!

Make this fun and easy toilet paper roll snowman craft with little ones!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft for Kids

To make this toilet paper roll snowman craft, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are used below. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Empty toilet paper roll
Printer (with ink)
Printer paper
Child-safe scissors
Washable markers or Colored pencils (optional)
Glue stick
A copy of the toilet paper roll snowman craft template

Printable Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft Template

To get started, download the printable Snowman Craft Template.

You’ll see the project instructions inside, along with two versions of the craft.

Easy Color Paper Roll Snowman Craft Template

There’s a blackline version for students to color themselves and a color version, if you’d like to skip the coloring step.

Each of the template pieces is clearly marked, so you’ll know which part to add at each step of the project.

Once students have colored and cut out the template pieces, it’s time to get to crafting!

How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft

A tip here: If you’re making this project with a group of young learners, you might use the color template pieces. Cut them out in advance and have them ready to go.

That way, students can get to work immediately. This is especially useful if you’re short on time.

The first step is to glue the background around the toilet paper roll. Simply wrap it around and use glue to seal the ends closed.

Putting a Paper Snowman Together with Kids

Now we’ll put our snowman together.

Place the head at the top of the body and glue the pieces to form the snowman.

Now it’s time to add our clothing!

Glue the hatband onto the lower section of the hat and glue it onto the top of the head. Then glue the scarf onto the “neck” of the snowman.

I just used the place where the two body pieces meet as a guide.

Glue the carrot nose onto the center of the head. Then use a pen or marker to draw eyes and a smile.

I decided to make my snowman a “snow-woman” by drawing closed eyes with lashes and adding rosy cheeks, but students can really draw any kind of facial features they want.

Toilet Roll Snowman Craft for Kids to Make

Glue the snowman’s body onto the front of the wrapped toilet paper roll. Then flip it over, so that the back is facing up.

Glue each of the arms onto the back of the toilet paper roll. Try to glue just the very ends, so that the arms stick out on the sides.

Like so!

Making Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Crafts with Kids

You can even use different clothing colors and faces to make a snowman family!

See this toilet paper roll snowman craft in action below!

Try some of these other fun winter craft ideas!

Make this easy paper snowflake craft with the kids this winter!

This fun 3D cereal box polar bear craft is an awesome winter art project for kids to make!

This easy polar bear paper bag puppet is a fun winter craft to make with kids!

Looking for more snowman-themed fun? Take a look at our Snowman Shapes Plane Shape Tracing Activity!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft for Kids

October 5, 2021 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

I just adore foxes.

I saw the Disney movie Robin Hood when I was a child more times than I can remember. (You know, the one with the foxes?)

So, when I think of woodland animals, foxes always have a special place in my heart.

Which is why I thought this tissue paper roll fox craft would be a fun fall animal craft to share with kids!

Kids of all ages can help to make this easy woodland animal craft. And it goes well with a forest unit too!

Read on to get the full instructions and to pick up the printable template you’ll need.

Want more ideas for fall crafting? Don’t miss our Paper Bag Fox Craft too!

This adorable toilet paper roll fox craft is perfect for a woodland animals unit with kids!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft for Kids

To make this toilet paper roll fox craft, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are listed below. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Empty toilet paper roll
Colored craft paper or printer paper
Pencil
Child-safe scissors
Ruler
Glue stick
Washable markers
Printable fox craft template (or blackline version)

To get started, print either the color or the blackline fox craft printable template.

If you’re using the blackline version, you can print directly on colored craft paper. If you’re using the color version, print on regular printer paper.

Use scissors to cut out the individual fox craft pieces.

Gather your supplies and you’re ready to get started!

How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft

To make this paper fox craft for kids, start by wrapping the body piece around the empty toilet paper roll.

Glue the ends down to secure it.

Now, press the center of the top of the toilet paper roll down. Press the corners up to form the fox’s ears.

Glue the fox’s chest to the bottom center of the toilet paper roll.

For the eyes, you can use the included eye template pieces.

But if kids find those too small to cut, you can simply use the eye outlines and let them draw the eyes on with markers.

Glue the eyes onto the top of the fox – just under the ears.

Find the point where the eyes meet in the center and glue the fox’s nose there.

Now it’s time to add the legs and tail!

Start by gluing the brown feet onto the bottom of the leg pieces. Then glue the tufted tail onto the end of the tail piece.

Place one of the fox’s legs on either side of the chest. Glue them in place.

Make sure the brown feet are pointing downward.

Finally, use the glue stick to add the tail to the bottom of the fox.

Make sure to glue it on the backside and angle it upward so that the tail points up when seen from the front.

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Animal Craft for Kids

And we’re done!

Try a few other colors to make a family of foxes!

If this paper roll fox craft is a hit, be sure to try some of these other easy animal crafts for kids!

Make a fun and simple fall animal craft with this toilet paper roll owl craft kids can make!

Make this fun and easy origami pig bookmark craft as a fall art project!

This simple paper cone lion craft is a perfect crafting project for little ones!

Easy Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft for Kids

April 5, 2018 by Selena Robinson 5 Comments

I have to be honest: I haven’t been much of a crafter over the years. But, as the kids have grown up and shown an interest in making simple crafts, I’ve gotten into it with them. And I have to say: It’s been pretty fun!

Springtime, in particular, is a great season for making crafts. There are cute animals coming out all over the place and we can use our crafting projects to learn more about them.

So this spring we decided to make a cute and easy toilet roll butterfly craft!

See how to make this easy spring butterfly craft with your little ones below! And, for more adorable spring crafting fun, don’t miss our list of 30 spring animal crafts you can make with the kids!

Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft

To make this spring toilet roll butterfly craft, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are provided in this post. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

This craft literally came together in about 45 minutes from start to finish, so it was perfect for keeping the kids happy while we made dinner.

Cut a single sheet of construction paper in half horizontally. Then wrap the half sheet of construction paper around the toilet roll and secure with clear tape.

Next, fold the coffee filter in half and use a glue stick to seal it closed. Color the entire filter half.

Cut four small petal shapes out of a contrasting color of construction paper.

Glue two petal shapes on either side of the filter, then use a crayon to color a dot in the center of each petal. These are your butterfly’s “wings”.

Use the glue stick to attach the wings to the toilet roll.

Cut off a small piece of a colored pipe cleaner and fold it into a “V” shape. Tape it to the back of the toilet roll. These are your butterfly’s “antennae”.