Humpback Whale Toilet Paper Roll Craft [Free Template]

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.

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We love creating this whale craft when we’re teaching kids about the ocean and whales.

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Supplies

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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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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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