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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

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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.

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Glue the paper eyes or googly eyes just above and slightly outside the mouth.

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Use a grayish blue marker to draw curved lines along the whale’s belly piece.

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Position the belly just below the mouth and glue it in place.

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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.

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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.

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

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Now your child has a cute Humpback whale craft to show off!

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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.

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For some more ocean crafts, check out our picks below:

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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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For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

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Humpback Whale Toilet Paper Roll Craft

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
This toilet paper roll Humpback whale is a fun ocean animal craft for kids
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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.

Free Humpback Whale Template

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MAK

Thursday 26th of September 2024

Waa

Faith

Thursday 20th of June 2024

Great craft to do with my grandkids.

Sam

Monday 24th of June 2024

Oh, wonderful! I'm so glad!

Linda

Monday 17th of June 2024

The Humpback whale toilet paper roll craft did not fit one of our standard toilet paper rolls. It was too small. I was able to size it up on our printer.

Sam

Monday 17th of June 2024

Oh, so glad you were able to get it to work by changing the setting on your printer!

Alan

Wednesday 8th of May 2024

Would love to use this template with my Basic Life Skills classroom!

Sam

Thursday 9th of May 2024

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.

Nicole

Sunday 28th of April 2024

Could I have the template please

Sam

Monday 29th of April 2024

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 ◡̈

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