Kids who enjoy recycled crafts are not going to want to miss this rocket toilet paper roll craft!

This is our newest rocket activity for kids and it’s so simple to crate.

We’ve included a free printable template with 2 versions to suit any child’s skill level!

The first version is the craft version where kids make the rocket from paper and create it from nothing.

The second version is a black and white version for kids to color in and tape to the cardboard tube. This one is especially great for younger children.

No matter which template you choose, your kids are bound to love it.

Read our step-by-step directions below or watch our quick video tutorial and get ready to have fun!

Also, be sure to browse through all of our rocket activities for kids to see even more ideas!

How To Make A Rocket Of Out Toilet Paper Rolls

Supplies

• Toilet paper roll (or new cardboard tube)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Tape
• Markers or crayons (if using the color in version)
• Spaceship template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

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

Begin to create your rocketship by gluing the tip to the top of the rocket base. Trim off the excess paper with scissors.

Glue the window frame to the middle of the rocket. Next, glue the window in the middle of the window frame.

Glue the door to the bottom of the rocket base.

Create the engines by gluing the flames to the bottom of the engines. Take these completed engines and glue them to the bottom and back of the rocket base.

Take the rocket you have created so far and glue it to the space background, lining up the base of the rocket with the edge of the space background.

Attach the rocket/background to the toilet paper roll by taping it together.

Finish off the rocket craft by folding the fins on the line, then gluing them to the sides of the rocket.

Space Unit For Kids

Want to create a themed unit around this craft? We’ve got lots of ideas to get you started.

First, start off with books! They’re great for reading comprehension and vocabulary. Below are some of the most popular space books for kids.

8 Little Planets is a fun space book for the youngest of kids. It has engaging rhyming words and cute illustrations!

On The Launchpad is a simple space-themed book for young children learning how to count! Read it nightly to help them learn!

My First Book of Planets is perfect for children who want to learn more about space.

For some more space themed crafts, try out some of our favorite ideas:

• Earth Day Paper Plate Craft – If your kiddos love paper plate crafts, they’ll like making this simple Earth craft.
• Paper Plate Sun Craft – This sun is super cute and super simple to make!
• Rocket Craft For Kids – Want to try another rocket craft? Make this fun rocket craft for kids.
• Pastel Chalk Galaxy Art – This art project fits perfectly with the space theme and is great for young children.

For some learning activities, try out these space do a dot printables or these space pattern block mats. This moon phase mini book is another great idea!

If your child enjoys sensory play, try this space play dough kit or this outer space sensory bin.

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Fun Space Activities

Toilet Paper Roll Rocket Template