Did you know that Beluga whales are one of the most vocal of all whales? Or that they are able to swim backward?

Until we started learning about them, we had no idea!

In short, Beluga whales are awesome and kids should know about them. One fun supplemental activity to do after learning all about them is this fun Beluga whale toilet paper roll craft.

It’s an easy whale craft for kids that’s quick to make and great for young children.

Watch our short video tutorial below and then be sure to download our free printable template to make this craft with your kids or students.

Easy Beluga Craft For Kids

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Supplies

• Cardboard tube (old tp rolls or new ones)
• Scissors
• White and blue cardstock
• Tape
• Beluga whale template (enter your email in the form at the end of the post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the beluga whale template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Take a piece of tape and place it half on, half off one end of the whale body piece. Tape that side to the toilet paper roll.

Next, take another piece of tape and place it on the other end of the whale body piece. Wrap the body around the cardboard tube and tape it in place.

Fold each of the flippers along the dashed line, then glue it to the side of the whale body. Repeat for each side.

Finish off by gluing the water to the top, inside of the whale’s head.

This is one of our easiest toilet paper roll crafts ever!

Ocean Ideas For Kids

Whenever we’re learning about new animals, we love to introduce the topic through books. Below are some of our favorite whale books for kids!

The Snail and the Whale – Julia Donaldson, author of the famous book The Gruffalo, brings kids another fun book about an unlikely set of friends. Snail and Whale have lots of fun together in this colorful book!

Baby Beluga – This book based on the popular song, is a great book for young readers!

Whales: An Illustrated Celebration – Kids who want a simple way to learn more about whales will love this beautifully illustrated book. It’s loaded with facts and a variety of species.

Looking for more whale or ocean animal crafts? We’ve got plenty more ideas to share with you! Check out some of our newest ones below:

• Paper Plate Fish Craft – This one might be our new favorite because of how colorful it is!!
• Humpback Whale Puppet Craft – We love creating paper bag crafts for kids and this one is super cute and easy to make.
• Beluga Whale Headband Craft – Need more Beluga whale crafts? This headband craft is super easy as well since there’s only a few simple steps!

This ocean sensory bin is great for when you want something done for you. If you prefer the DIY route, try out this frozen ocean sensory bin.

The ocean playdough kit is a great way for kids to get hands-on with their play. Plus, the pre-made dough is ready to go, so all you need to do is open the box and start playing.

It’s a fun way to explore the ocean world without getting wet, and it’s also a great way to develop fine motor skills. So whether your child is a beach bum or a landlubber, the ocean play dough kit is sure to be a hit!

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Free Beluga Whale Template