Even though it doesn’t feel much like winter here in Arizona, we know the rest of the country is feeling chilly!
That’s exactly why we recommend spending a day inside with the kids making this cute toilet paper roll penguin craft!
This is a fun recycled craft that’s great for a winter animal craft theme or just because!
Be sure to download our free printable template and watch our quick video tutorial to see exactly how we made these little guys!
Recycled Penguin Craft
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Supplies
- Toilet paper roll or new cardboard tube
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Tape (optional)
- Crayons or markers (if using the color in version)
- Penguin template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link emailed to you)
Directions
Download the penguin template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Glue the penguin’s belly in the middle of the body piece.
Place the beak in between the eyes and glue in place.
Position the flippers on either side of the belly and glue them down.
Glue the feet on the bottom of the penguin body.
Tape the penguin template onto the toilet paper roll.
That’s it! Now your child has a cute penguin craft they can proudly display!
Winter Animal Ideas
If you’re like us, you may have thought penguins were arctic animals, but it turns out they’re not! They actually live in the Antarctic and surrounding areas, so we suggest putting them in your winter animal themed unit instead.
One of our favorite ways to introduce an animal or theme to the kids is by reading books! We all know how valuable reading is to our kids, so grab some of these top rated penguin books on Amazon or reserve them from your local library.
If your child enjoys using dot markers, they’ll want to try out these winter do a dot printables. These printables are great for reinforcing counting, learning the alphabet, patterns, and more.
These winter I spy printables are another simple activity that’s great to do at home or on the go. Laminate them and use with dry-erase markers to make them reusable!
Have some open-ended play time with this snow slime or this snowflake senory bin.
Share With Us
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Toilet Paper Roll Penguin Craft For Kids
Make this cute and easy toilet paper roll penguin craft with the kids this winter! !
Materials
- Toilet paper roll or new cardboard tube
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Tape (optional)
- Crayons or markers (if using the color in version)
- Penguin template
Instructions
- Download the penguin template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Glue the penguin's belly in the middle of the body piece.
- Place the beak in between the eyes and glue in place.
- Position the flippers on either side of the belly and glue them down.
- Glue the feet on the bottom of the penguin's body.
- Tape the penguin template onto the toilet paper roll.
Free Penguin Template
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
MAYTE
Sunday 3rd of March 2024
Buenas noches, me encantaría recibir la plantilla, me encanta. Mil gracias.
Sam
Monday 4th of March 2024
Hi! I just checked your email and it’s listed as “unconfirmed” which means you didn’t click the link in the first email. If you didn’t see it, my best guess is it landed in your junk folder. If you can check that folder for my email (sam@simpleeverydaymom.com) and click the link, you’ll be set ◡̈
Kim Harris
Wednesday 8th of February 2023
Where is the form to get the template? I can't find it at the end of the post.
Sam
Thursday 9th of February 2023
It's above the comments section, under the subheading titled, "Free Penguin Template".
Sebastian
Tuesday 17th of January 2023
Please be so kind and send me the template. Thanks in advance!
Sam
Tuesday 17th of January 2023
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 ?
Julie
Monday 9th of January 2023
Please send me the toilet paper roll penguin craft template. thank you!
Sam
Wednesday 11th of January 2023
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 ?
Pamela Hancock-Easter
Tuesday 18th of January 2022
Please send me the template
Sam
Wednesday 19th of January 2022
Of course! To get it, simple enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you :)