If you love The Nutcracker and are reading the story at home or are planning to see the ballet, you’ll want to check out this fun craft. 

This nutcracker toilet paper roll craft is a fun way to make a festive Christmas decoration or even a prop to go along with reading the story. 

This craft is a fun way for kids to make their own nutcrackers by just recycling an everyday item like a toilet paper roll! Along with the cardboard tube, you’ll just need some basic supplies like scissors and glue.

Our template makes this craft super easy, and there are two versions to choose from. Kids can color in the black-and-white version, or print it out on colored paper.

While the kids are making their nutcrackers, you can ask them what their favorite part of the story was. It’s a great way to make memories and work on their scissor skills and fine motor skills.

To keep the kids engaged and having fun this holiday season, be sure to check out these Christmas crafts. You’ll find lots of fun, easy, and festive crafts the kids will love to create.

Toilet Paper Roll Nutcracker Craft

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Supplies

• White cardstock
• Scissors
• Tape
• Crayons or markers (if using the color in version)
• Glue dot (optional)
• Nutcracker template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the nutcracker template and print it out. If your child is using the black and white version, let them color in both nutcracker pieces.

Place tape along one end of the nutcracker’s body and tape it to the toilet paper roll. Next, place tape on the other end of the body, then wrap it around the toilet roll and tape it in place.

Use a glue dot (or glue or piece of tape) to attach the head to the top of the nutcracker’s body.

We are sure your kids will love creating this nutcracker craft. Be sure to check out our many other Christmas crafts this holiday season!

Looking for some more fun Christmas activities to keep the kids busy? We’ve got you covered with this Christmas printables bundle! There are color by numbers, pattern block mats, do a dot printables, letters from Santa and so much more. No more hours of screen time – these activities will keep them engaged and happy!

Christmas Ideas For Kids

We have gathered some of our favorite Christmas ideas that’ll be a hit with the kids.

This is a fun time of year to get your kids engaged and learning with festive crafts and activities. Keep reading below to choose projects and activities that will get the kids in the holiday spirit!

Christmas Books For Kids

The holiday spirit is in the air, and what better way to pass the time than with some quality family reading? Storytime is fun for everyone, so it’s a great way to include your kids in the festivities this Christmas.

Reading to your kids offers more than just entertainment – it also builds their literacy skills and helps them learn life lessons. Those snuggly bedtime stories just make young hearts swell with warmth and love!

So this holiday season let’s encourage more of that special bonding time by cuddling up with a book or two and getting into the festive spirit.

Below are some of the top Christmas books to read to your kids!

Dasher: This wonderfully illustrated Christmas book for kids gives you the back story on one of Santa’s favorite reindeer, Dasher! Girls will especially love to read this since Dasher is a girl.

Construction Site On Christmas Night: Fans of the fun characters of the construction site books have to add this Christmas-themed story to their collection. See how the trucks get ready for Christmas!

How To Catch An Elf: Kids everywhere love the silliness of this Christmas story. The rhymes and the illustrations will draw the kids in as well. This is a Christmas book kids will want to read every year!

Christmas Crafts For Kids

We love crafting, especially during the holidays. It’s a great way for children to develop the necessary skills.

It gives them the chance to create something which is great for hand-eye coordination, concentration, and being creative! When they complete a project, they gain confidence and take pride in their work. Check out some of our favorite Christmas crafts below.

Buddy the Elf Headband Craft – Kids will love to be their favorite Christmas character with this fun headband craft. Let’s just hope they don’t want to try spaghetti with syrup and candy when they pretend to be Buddy the Elf! It’s a fun craft that takes just a few basic supplies.

Elf on the Shelf Photo Craft – If your kids love Elf on the Shelf, they’ll love to make their own elf that’s personalized with their little faces. You’ll just have to watch out to make sure their new elves don’t get into too much mischief.

Christmas Tree Paper Bag Puppet – A fun and simple way to dress up an everyday paper bag is by making this fun puppet! Kids will love making this craft, and then getting to play with it once they’re done. It’s easy to make and comes with a free template.

Popsicle Stick Grinch Craft – Let’s visit Whoville this Christmas and make a fun popsicle stick craft. This Grinch craft is a fun way to turn basic supplies into a cute Christmas ornament or decoration. We love making crafts inspired by one of our favorite Christmas movies!

Christmas Activities For Kids

Everyone in Whoville and your kids will have fun learning with these Grinch worksheets. Grab these free printable sheets for a festive way for the kids to practice handwriting, fine motor skills, letter recognition, and scissor skills. 

Join in on the reindeer games with this fun roll a reindeer game. It’s a festive way to learn and have fun at the same time. Kids work on counting, colors, taking turns, and fine motor skills when they play this game. Gather some pom poms, a die, and this free printable to get started!

Our sleigh is loaded up with lots of fun ways for the kids to learn over the holiday break. We think they’ll have a blast with these Santa do a dot printables. They’ll keep the kids engaged and help them work on essential skills. Grab the dot markers and these pages for some holiday fun.

The kids will automatically be in a festive and cheery mood with this Merry Christmas headband! It’s fun and easy to make! Your kids will have fun coloring and decorating their headbands, and then spread Christmas cheer wearing it around. Get the free printable and let the kids customize it however they like with markers, glitter glue, or stickers.

Christmas Fun

• Grab this custom Santa sack to stuff your kids’ presents in for Christmas!
• This felt Christmas tree will keep the kids busy rearranging their tree instead of yours!
• Get one of these personalized gingerbread man ornaments for each of your kids.

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Nutcracker Toilet Paper Roll Craft Template