Humpback Whale Toilet Paper Roll Craft [Free Template]
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Do you have a big pile of recycled cardboard tubes sitting around? Put them to good use making this Humpback whale toilet paper roll craft.
It’s an easy whale craft for kids that comes with a free template!
We love creating this whale craft when we’re teaching kids about the ocean and whales.
Make this craft with your kids or students this summer. Read on below to see exactly how we made this cute little whale!
Cardboard Tube Humpback Whale Craft
Supplies
- Toilet paper roll
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Markers
- Googly eyes (optional)
- Tape
- Humpback whale template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the humpback whale template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Glue the paper eyes or googly eyes just above and slightly outside the mouth.
Use a grayish blue marker to draw curved lines along the whale’s belly piece.
Position the belly just below the mouth and glue it in place.
Take a piece of tape and place it along one edge of the whale’s body. Tape it to the cardboard tube. Tape the other side of the whale body, then wrap it around the toilet paper roll and tape it in place.
Fold the whale’s flippers along the dashed line, then glue it to the side of the whale’s body. Repeat this for the other side.
Finish off by gluing the water to the top, back of the front of the whale’s head.
Now your child has a cute Humpback whale craft to show off!
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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.
For some more ocean crafts, check out our picks below:
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- Humpback Whale Puppet Craft: If your child loves paper bag crafts, they’ll love making this humpback whale version.
- Paper Plate Fish: Kids who love bright and colorful crafts, have to make this fish craft!
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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Humpback Whale Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Video
Materials
- Toilet paper roll
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Markers
- Googly eyes optional
- Tape
- Humpback whale template
Instructions
- Download the humpback whale template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Glue the paper eyes or googly eyes just above and slightly outside the mouth.
- Use a grayish blue marker to draw curved lines along the whale’s belly piece.
- Position the belly just below the mouth and glue it in place.
- Take a piece of tape and place it along one edge of the whale’s body. Tape it to the cardboard tube. Tape the other side of the whale body, then wrap it around the toilet paper roll and tape it in place.
- Fold the whale’s flippers along the dashed line, then glue it to the side of the whale’s body. Repeat this for the other side.
- Finish off by gluing the water to the top, back of the front of the whale’s head.
Did you make this?
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Free Humpback Whale Template
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Can’t wait to try the Humpback Whale Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Oh, great! I hope everyone enjoys it!
Could we have the template please
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Hello,
I would love to have the humpback whale template.
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Hi there,
I would love to have the humpback whale template. Hope this is the correct way to retrieve it.
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Looking forward to doing this craft with my grandkids
Oh, good! Hope you all have fun!
so cute! I don´t find the template, could you help me?
thanks!
Thanks! Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂
Can I please have the Humpback Whale template. I cannot see where to download it.
Many thanks, Nikki
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page. The form is above the comments section. If you’re not able to see it, it most likely means you have a firewall or adblocker blocking it from appearing. If you can allow the page or try from a personal device, you should be able to see it.
Can I have the whale template please. I want to make this on our Eco Day.
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Trying to download this template, but unable to.
So sorry about that! Is it giving you an error message? I checked my email provider and your email isn’t listed so it looks like the form didn’t go through. Are you able to try again?
my kids love ocean creatures!!
Oh, good! We have lots of idea that would work then!
I would like to have this template
Of course! All you have to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you 🙂
I would love to do this with my childminding group. Many thanks
Of course!
Would love to do this craft for our VBS this weekend. How long does it take to receive the email? Thanks!
It should be within the hour at most.
I would love to do the humpback whale toilet paper roll with my summer school class. Thank you so much
Yay! Glad to hear it! If you need the template, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you.
So cute!
Thanks, Joy!