R2D2 Craft For Kids

This simple R2D2 craft for kids is a fun activity for little Star Wars fans!

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Whether you’re making them for May the 4th or any other time of the year, this craft is engaging and allows kids to create their own custom-colored droid.

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Supplies

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Download the free printable R2D2 template, print out the pieces and cut them out.

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We’re going to begin building R2D2 by starting with his head. Glue the top blue part to the edge of his head.

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Next, place the rounded rectangle piece just below the first piece you glued on. Place the black circle in the middle of this piece and glue in place.

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Use scissors and a standard hole punch to cut out two small white circles and glue these to the black circle for his “eye”.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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