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How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

December 22, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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Today, I’m showing you how to make a toilet roll owl and sharing some fun elf owl facts. Also, look at more ideas on my pages Free Kids Owl Unit Study Ideas | How to Dissect Pellets.

Too, I have a free owl template you can download which makes this toilet roll owl easy peazy.

This easy craft turns an ordinary household item into an adorable little bird.

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

And it’s a fantastic way to recycle materials while making something both cute and useful learning manipulative.

Too, while you’re studying about owls with your older kids, include your little kids by doing this craft.

It’s a way to include your littles in a fun owl unit study.

First, look at these owl books.

FUN OWL BOOKS FOR KIDS

We prefer living books in our reading diet.

They bring any subject to life in a fun narrative form.

Look at some of the ones I’ve rounded up.

13 Books for Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read to About Owls

Add some of these books about owls to your home library or for your unit study.

Owls in the Family

Every child needs to have a pet. No one could argue with that.   But what happens when your pet is an owl, and your owl is terrorizing the neighbourhood?  

In Farley Mowat’s exciting children’s story, a young boy’s pet menagerie—which includes crows, magpies, gophers and a dog—grows out of control with the addition of two cantankerous pet owls. The story of how Wol and Weeps turn the whole town upside down s warm, funny, and bursting with adventure and suspense.

An owl and three pussycats

A baby owl and three kittens receive a bit of extra help in growing up on Maple Hill Farm.

Owl Moon

Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird. But there is no answer.Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling you don't need words. You don't need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn't an owl, but sometimes there is. Distinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as well as humankind's close relationship to the natural world. Wonderfully complemented by John Schoenherr's soft, exquisite watercolor illustrations, this is a verbal and visual treasure, perfect for reading around and sharing at bedtime.

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

Plop, the baby barn owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing—he is afraid of the dark! Mrs. Barn Owl sends him down from the nest-hole to find out more about the dark, and it's not long before Plop finds out that DARK IS SUPER! This comforting story filled with gentle humor and warm and soothing illustrations has been enjoyed for decades by parents and children who want to snuggle down with a good read.

Little Owl's Night

Little Owl enjoys a lovely night in the forest visiting his friend the raccoon, listening to the frogs croak and the crickets chirp, and watching the fog that hovers overhead.

Owls

On silent wings a bird sweeps down in the moonlight...   With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world.  But did you know there are more than 140 types of owls living in the world?   Gail Gibbons' Owls celebrates the similarities and differences in the many species of owls, from large to small, living in diverse environments and making many different kinds of nests.  The book covers basics of owl behavior, information on how they hunt, and the many factors that have led some types of owls to become endangered.   The boldly colored illustrations feature clear labeling, and all new words are defined and reinforced with clear, simple language, appropriate for young readers.  The book also features a page of intriguing owl trivia.

Barn Owl (Science I Can Read Book)

Easy-to-read text and illustrations trace the life of a barn owl from his birth until he leaves the nest and finds a mate of his own.

The Book of North American Owls

Everything you ever wanted to know about owls on the North American continent. Features the twenty-one species of owls and all their vital statistics. Includes a detailed, illustrated glossary with maps showing residence and breeding ranges.

There's an Owl in the Shower

It’s people versus owls in this laugh-out-loud story about one family’s love for a special little owl, from bestselling nature writer and Newbery Medal winner Jean Craighead George!

Borden Watson’s father is out of job, and it’s all the spotted owls’ fault. The birds are endangered, which means loggers, like Mr. Watson, are no longer allowed to cut down trees.

It doesn’t make sense to Borden. Why are owls being put first over the citizens?

But when Borden finds an owlet in the forest who needs his care, he brings it back home—much to Mr. Watson’s displeasure. Hilarious chaos soon ensues, as the tiny owl makes big changes in this logging family’s home, and makes his way into their hearts.

This heartwarming story is a great way for young readers to learn about important topics, like endangered species, conservation, and environmentalism.

Knight Owl (Caldecott Honor Book) (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

A determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart.  Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard during Knight Night Watch, Owl is faced with the ultimate trial—a frightening intruder. It’s a daunting duel by any measure. But what Owl lacks in size, he makes up for in good ideas. Full of wordplay and optimism, this surprising display of bravery proves that cleverness (and friendship) can rule over brawn. 

A Snowy Owl Story (Wildlife on the Move)

One winter, as food gets scarce, a snowy owl finds himself forced to look in new and unfamiliar spots in order to find food and a place to call home. Based on a true story, A Snowy Owl Story describes, through the tale of one particular owl, the recent irruption of snowy owls all across the United States. Through this simple narrative, youngsters will learn about migration, adaptation, and respectful human interaction with nature. This unique title (first in a projected series of four board books) is written and designed specifically for a preschool market; few board books exist that tell conservation stories for this age range. Published in cooperation with Maine Audubon.

Reggie The Burrowing Owl: The True Story Of How A Family Found And Raised A Burrowing Owl

This is the true story about how one, little orphaned burrowing owl brought five children and their parents together on a mission to care for him as best they could back in 1967. While taking care of, Reggie, we learned that—there’s no such thing as an ordinary day with a burrowing owl around. This is not just a story for children, but the whole family and though our days revolved around Reggie, it was the unique way Reggie impacted ours and those around us ordinary lives which makes this story so special. We hope you will find it so as well."Populations of burrowing owls are declining in some areas due to pesticide use, poisoning of prairie dog colonies, and automobile collisions. Conservation concerns differ by region, and in various states they are listed as endangered, threatened, or as a species of concern.

Owl at Home (I Can Read Level 2)

Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. But whether Owl is inviting Winter in on a snowy night or welcoming a new friend he meets while on a stroll, Owl always has room for visitors!

Arnold Lobel's beloved Level 2 I Can Read classic was created for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Also, look at these hands on owl activities.

MORE OWL ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

  • Free Kids Owl Unit Study Ideas | How to Dissect Pellets
  • Owl and Mouse Food Chain Worksheet
  • Letter O is for Owl Preschool Craft | Fun Great Horned Owl Study
  • OWL VISION – Recycled paper roll OWL binocular STEM Craft!
  • 6 Facts About the Snowy Owl & Stuffed Heat Pack Winter Owl Craft
  • Paper Weaving Owl Craft
How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Also, look at these fun facts about the elf owl.

Have you ever heard of it?

FACTS ABOUT ELF OWLS

The elf owl is the smallest owl in the world.

It’s only about 5 or 6 inches.

  • Although small in stature, it’s a skilled hunter.
  • And it weighs only about one ounce.
  • Listen to the puppylike call.
  • The are nocturnal.
  • They live in the deserts of the United States and Mexico.
  • They eat insects like moths, grasshoppers, and beetles.
  • And they have huge eyes.
  • Baby Elf owls stay with their parents for a while. They’re family oriented.
  • Because of their incredible camouflage with tree trunks and cactus they are protected from predators like hawks.
  • And they have very sharp hearing ability.

Finally, look at how to make this toilet roll owl.

HOW TO MAKE A TOILET ROLL OWL

Look at this list of supplies.

  • Toilet Paper Roll.
  • Construction Papers.
  • Pencil.
  • Scissors.
  • Glue.
  • Ruler.

Step 1:

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Select the toilet paper roll you want to use for your toilet paper roll boat craft.

Step 2:

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Slightly press down the toilet paper roll and use the templates to trace and cut the toilet paper roll to shape it.

Step 3:

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Press the top part of the toilet paper roll inwards. This will create two pointed edges on two corners.

Step 4:

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Now once again use the templates and colorful craft papers to cut out the rest of the patterns for the owl. 

Step 5:

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Use a brown marker pen to draw wavy patterns on the half oval-shaped pattern.

Step 6:

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Glue the half oval-shaped pattern on the bottom middle part of the toilet paper roll owl base.

Step 7:

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Glue the two wings on two sides of the toilet paper roll base.

Step 8:

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Then glue the two paper eye cutouts on the top part of the toilet paper roll owl base.

Step 9:

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Glue the beak right bow the two eyes.

Step 10:

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Now glue the cheeks on two sides of the beak.

Step 11:

How to Make a Toilet Roll Owl & Elf Owl Facts

Finally, glue both feet on the bottom part of the toilet paper roll owl base to finish making your toilet paper roll owl craft. 

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10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

December 20, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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I have 10 toilet paper roll activities and a fun toilet paper roll giraffe. Also, look at my Free Africa Unit Study for more hands-on ideas.

Because toilet paper rolls are made of cardboard, they’re recyclable and a great way to reuse items.

Also, the soft cardboard material of toilet paper rolls is easy to cut with scissors.

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Besides, they can be glued and stacked to form any number of projects.

Not only can you build and stack them, but they can be painted on and decorated.

They also make excellent educational toys and learning activities.

Look at some of the ones we made as we studied our different unit studies.

TOILET PAPER ROLL ACTIVITIES

Next, look at some of these toilet paper roll activities.

10 Toilet Paper Roll Activities For Kids

Toilet paper rolls are one of the most fun and versatile craft supplies you have in your house.

How To Create Toilet Paper Roll Penguins For A Bowling Game

We’re making these super cute toilet paper roll penguins for a bowling game. Be sure you grab more ideas for winter fun on my page Winter Season Unit Study.

How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

We are making a frog craft toilet paper roll. Also, look at my page Free Toad and Frog Lapbook and Fun Homeschool Unit Study Ideas.

It is not only a model for a frog but also, is a fun cup and ball activity for motor development and hand eye coordination.

How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Honeycomb Honey Bee Activity

This simple honey bee activity is not only a fun dramatic play idea for young learners but also can be used to build fine motor, math, science, and language arts skills. Also, look at my post Fascinating and Fun Honey Bees Unit Study and Lapbook for Kids.

16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

Here are 8 fun Abraham Lincoln crafts to celebrate the day he delivered the Gettysburg Address – November 19, 1863. You’ll also love my free War Between the States or American Civil War Unit Study and Lapbook page.

Make An Adorable Toilet Roll Winter Village

Toilet paper roll winter crafts are a fantastic way to add a little fun to your winter-themed lessons. Be sure you grab more ideas for winter fun on my page Winter Season Unit Study.

They are fun for themes like snow, snowflakes, animals in winter, or any other topic.

Fun Bat Anatomy Toilet Paper Roll Craft

I have 8 bat science activities preschool age and bat toilet paper roll craft. Also, I have more fun ideas for all ages on my post Why Bats Are Not Birds Fun Homeschool Unit Study and Lapbook.

Cute Colorful Toilet Paper Roll Rainforest Frogs

I have a cute toilet paper roll rainforest frog craft. And I have more ideas on my pages Rain Forest – Amazon, Rain Forest – Animals of the Amazon, and Rainforest Amazon Activities for Kids.

Easy Israel Crafts for Preschoolers: How to Make Mini Torah Scrolls

Teaching ancient history to young children can be daunting, make Israel crafts for preschoolers to simplify it and help them understand. Also, look at my Ancient Civilization page for more activities.

How to Make an Easy Bird Craft Fun Paper Plate Peacock

This easy bird craft paper plate peacock is fun to do to celebrate Bird Day. Also, you’ll love my Free Bird Unit Study. Peacocks are beautiful and easily identifiable.

How to Make an Adorable Toilet Roll Snowman for Winter Crafts

If you’re looking to make an adorable toilet roll snowman well actually the cutest pair of snow people ever, you’ll love this for winter crafts or a winter season unit study.
You don’t need snow in your backyard to create these adorable toilet roll snowmen or ahem or is that snowman and snowwoman?

In addition, we’re making toilet paper roll giraffe to go with our Africa unit study.

Look at some of these fun facts about giraffes.

FUN FACTS ABOUT GIRAFFES

  • Giraffes are the tallest animals on Earth. They can grow up to 18 feet tall.
  • Too their tongues are long – about 18 inches.
  • And there is a reason for their tall necks. Giraffes are herbivores, meaning they eat plants, and their height allows them to reach leaves high up in trees.
  • They sleep standing up and only sleep for about 4 to 5 hours.
  • There are different subspecies of giraffes. For instance, there are Reticulated Giraffes: Known for their distinct, net-like pattern of spot, Masai Giraffe: These giraffes have jagged, irregular spots and live in Kenya and Tanzania, Rothschild’s Giraffe: Found mostly in Uganda and Kenya, they have light-colored spots and are one of the rarest types, and Southern Giraffe: Found in Southern Africa, they have large, star-shaped spots.
10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Finally, look at how to make a toilet paper roll giraffe.

TOILET PAPER ROLL GIRAFFE

First, look at this list of supplies.

  • Toilet Paper Roll.
  • Construction Papers
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Ruler

Step 1:

To make the toilet paper roll giraffe craft you will need a long toilet paper roll.

The tissue paper roll I’m using is 12 inches.

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Step 2:

Download the templates and cut out the base pattern for the tissue paper roll giraffe.

Place the cutout template over the tissue paper roll and use a pencil to trace the pattern on the tissue paper roll.

Then along the outline.

Step 3:

Cut out the mouth from the templates from a beige colored craft paper.

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Step 4:

Use a pencil to draw the nostrils and mouth.

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Step 5:

Then use a pink marker to draw the cheeks.

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Step 6:

Glue the mouth paper cutout on the top of the tissue paper roll giraffe pattern. 

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Step 7:

Use a pencil to draw the giraffe’s spots on the tissue paper roll.

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Step 8:

Then use brown paint to fill in the giraffe’s spots.

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Step 9:

Glue two googly eyes on the of the giraffe’s head.

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Step 10:

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Then glue the ears on the two top corners.

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Step 11:

10 Fun Toilet Paper Roll Activities & How To Make A Paper Roll Giraffe & Free Template

Finish it off by gluing the two horns in between the giraffe’s ears.

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How To Create Toilet Paper Roll Penguins For A Bowling Game

November 25, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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We’re making these super cute toilet paper roll penguins for a bowling game. Be sure you grab more ideas for winter fun on my page Winter Season Unit Study.

And then of course you know I found 12 more toilet paper roll craft ideas to make.

Toilet paper roll crafts are a great way to upcycle something that is already on hand.

How To Create Toilet Paper Roll Penguins For A Bowling Game

Once you see these cute ideas you are going to want to start saving up all your empty toilet paper rolls to work your way through them.

Penguins are flightless birds that live in the Southern Hemisphere.

Additionally, penguins are known for their black and white feathers, waddling walk, and love of swimming.

They happen to make adorable inspiration little bowling pins for a wintery themed bowling game.

And you can make as small or as large a set of pins as you like.

Six seems to be a good number and manageable to knock over.

Before we waddle into all these crafts let me leave you with a few things to share with your preschooler about these formal wearing little Antarctica cuties.

BOOKS ABOUT PENGUINS

11 Penguin Books & Resources for Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

Add some of these books and resources about penguins to your learning day.

Penguin's Way

With a new children’s book imprint, the Bodleian Library brings beloved classics back into print, beginning with a beautiful storybook about the life of a fascinating Antarctic species. Originally published in 1962, Penguin’s Way by Johanna Johnston tells the surprising story of these creatures, complete with colorful artwork by award-winning illustrator Leonard Weisgard. In Penguin’s Way, a playful colony of emperor penguins lives on the edge of a faraway secret sea. During the summers, the penguins are content to fish and swim in the icy waters. But, when the seasons change, they must travel more than one hundred miles to the snowy lands surrounding the South Pole. All across the snow plain, the penguins sing songs to welcome newly hatched chicks into the world, but how will the fluffy newborns survive the freezing winter? Few things pique children’s curiosity about the world around them better than a good book. Brought back for a new generation of young readers, Penguin’s Way offers a fun and creative introduction to these fascinating animals.

Mr. Popper's Penguins: All-Time Popular Children Book

Charming Characters: Meet the endearing Mr. Popper and his comical penguins, each with their distinct personalities and quirks, creating a delightful and memorable cast of characters.

Whimsical Adventures: Follow Mr. Popper and his penguins on a series of whimsical escapades, as they navigate unexpected challenges and create joyous chaos in their small town.

Heartwarming Message: Experience the heartwarming message of friendship, family, and the importance of embracing the unexpected, as Mr. Popper's life is transformed by the presence of his unusual feathered companions.

Whiteblack the Penguin Sees the World

Whiteblack the Penguin is worried. He has run out of stories for his radio show, a dire situation for the Chief Storyteller of Penguinland. So Whiteblack decides to travel in search of new tales to share. The result is a journey that spans the globe and not only introduces the precocious penguin to a host of colorful characters but teaches him about the power of friendship and what it means to be a hero. Originally created in 1937, while the Reys lived in Paris, this delightful story is being published for the first time, and is sure to enchant readers young and old. From the creators of Curious George, Whiteblack the Penguin Sees The World is a timeless tale with all the hilarity and childlike sense of adventure characteristic of the Reys’ previous work.

The Emperor's Egg: Read and Wonder

Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch. Welcome to the story of the world’s most devoted dad!

Penguins!: Strange and Wonderful

A new edition to the acclaimed Strange and Wonderful series. The seventeen species of penguins come in all sizes and are fascinating in many other ways. The little blue penguin, the smallest, stands about sixteen inches high, and the emperor penguin, the largest, stands almost four feet tall. Some penguins are named for how they look, such as the black-footed penguin, while others are named for where they live, such as the Galapagos penguin. Laurence Pringle's informative book, with stunning illustrations by Meryl Henderson, introduces young readers to the life and behavior of one of nature's most remarkable birds.

12PCS Realistic Penguin Figurines

This penguin figures set was made by hand painted with high realistically detailed appearance, cute face and childish eyes. Their uniquely molded textures and richly painted details make the animals vivid. And all the animal figures stands up very well, they do not fall over. Children would like to spend more time to observe and play with them.

The Great Penguin Rescue: Saving the African Penguins

African penguins waddle around nesting colonies in lower numbers than ever before. Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young penguins still struggle to survive. Fuzzy chicks waiting for food in open nests may overheat in the sun or become prey. Others simply may not get enough food to survive on their own once their parents leave. But new conservation methods, including rescuing and hand-feeding vulnerable chicks, are giving experts hope. Can volunteers and scientists help save Africa's only penguins before it's too late?

March of the Penguins

This documentary chronicles the heroic and harrowing journey that emperor penguins make amid subfreezing temperatures and violent snowstorms at the South Pole in order to mate.

365 Penguins (Reissue)

A family finds a penguin mysteriously delivered to their door every day for a year. At first they’re cute, but with every passing day, the penguins pile up—along with the family’s problems. Feeding, cleaning, and housing the penguins becomes a monumental task. They’re noisy and smelly, and they always hog the bathroom! And who on earth is sending these kwak-ing critters? Bright, striking illustrations with lots of opportunity for counting (and lots of laughs), 365 Penguins has become a perennial wintertime favorite.

Penguin: A Season in the Life of the Adélie Penguin

Beautiful, full-color photographs and an engaging first-person narrative introduce young readers to an Adelie penguin family's first view of the harsh, wild Antarctic environment.

Penguins!

An illustrated introduction to those wonderful waddling water birds!Living only in the southern hemisphere, there are seventeen different kinds of penguins.  With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces these black and white birds, describing where and how they live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young.   An exploration of the egg-laying and chick-raising habits of the emperor penguin is also included, describing how these large penguins take care of their babies in extremely cold temperatures, working together to look after one large egg at a time. Readers will also learn about threats to penguin populations, and what conservation efforts have been made to help preserve them.  A collection of penguin facts is also included.

Also, look at a few fun facts about penguins.

FUN FACTS ABOUT PENGUINS

Penguins are typically black and white.

WHAT COLOR ARE PENGUINS?

Their black feathers help them absorb heat from the sun, while their white feathers help them camouflage themselves in the snow.

WHERE DO PENGUINS LIVE?

They live in the Southern Hemisphere, in places like Antarctica, South America, and New Zealand.

In addition, they prefer to live in cold, coastal areas.

WHAT DO PENGUINS EAT?

Penguins eat a variety of things, including krill, fish, and squid. They use their beaks to catch their food.

HOW DO PENGUINS STAY WARM?

Too, penguins have a thick layer of feathers that helps them stay warm in the cold weather.

They also huddle together in groups to keep each other warm.

12 TOILET PAPER ROLL CRAFTS TO TRY

  1. There is no buzz about it, cutting strips from your toilet paper rolls creates the cutest little Toilet Paper Roll Honeycomb Honey Bee Activity.
  2.  Not only is it a cute craft but also a great game for building hand eye coordination-How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll.
  3. These Reindeer Toilet Paper Craft friends are just too cute.
  4. What a unique take on recycling a toilet paper roll, this Craft And Play: Toilet Paper Roll Car Craft looks so fun to make and play with.
  5. Fun and easy, try this Robot Toilet Paper Roll Craft.
  6. These unique snow people can be found in How to Make an Adorable Toilet Roll Snowman for Winter Crafts.
  7. What a pretty Cardboard Tube Unicorn Crafts, I think this one would even be a great craft for a unicorn themed party as well.
  8. Learn how to Make An Adorable Toilet Roll Winter Village to brighten up wintry days with a craft and a great decoration.
  9. While this How to Make a Toilet Paper Tube Flower Garland is left brown you could absolutely have your child paint the rolls and let them dry before cutting to add some color.
  10. Toilet Roll cats can be made in any color or pattern to match your own personal kitty, maybe even craft an entire herd of them.
  11. For a space unit or just a space loving kid this Rocket Ship Craft is out of this world.
  12. Great for preschoolers this Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft also allows them to work on some fine motor skills as they wrap yarn.
How To Create Toilet Paper Roll Penguins For A Bowling Game

Now, let’s get to put together a set of penguin bowling pins that your preschooler will love to set up and knock down over and over again.

HOW TO CREATE TOILET PAPER ROLL PENGUINS FOR A BOWLING GAME

You will need:

  • 2 sheets black construction paper
  • 3 sheets white construction paper
  • 1 sheet orange construction paper
  • Google eyes
  • 6 empty toilet paper rolls
  • Glue sticks
  • Hot glue gun/sticks
  • Scissors
How To Create Toilet Paper Roll Penguins For A Bowling Game

First, cut out 6 pieces of black construction paper to 3 ¾”x 6 ¼”, this is the perfect size for a toilet paper roll.

Cut out 6 orange beaks (about 1” long) and 12 half sized orange triangles for feet.

Finally, cut 6 small white ovals out of construction paper.

How To Create Toilet Paper Roll Penguins For A Bowling Game

Let your child use a glue stick to put the parts of the penguin together on the center of each black paper, including google eyes

How To Create Toilet Paper Roll Penguins For A Bowling Game

Continue until all 6 are done, let glue dry completely.

How To Create Toilet Paper Roll Penguins For A Bowling Game

To make sure that it holds up to being knocked over repeatedly I highly recommend that you wrap the paper around the toilet paper roll.

How To Create Toilet Paper Roll Penguins For A Bowling Game

Secure it with hot glue rather than a glue stick.

How To Create Toilet Paper Roll Penguins For A Bowling Game

Finally, tightly ball up a couple pieces of white construction paper to make a snowball bowling ball.

How To Create Toilet Paper Roll Penguins For A Bowling Game

This fun little set is now ready for playtime, when not in use keep

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How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

September 7, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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We are making a frog craft toilet paper roll. Also, look at my page Free Toad and Frog Lapbook and Fun Homeschool Unit Study Ideas.

It is not only a model for a frog but also, is a fun cup and ball activity for motor development and hand eye coordination.

Cup and ball is a classic game of skill and coordination that is enjoyed by all ages.

The game is one that is simple to learn, but difficult to master. 

How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

I thought that a frog was the perfect creature to make the focus of our DIY cup and ball game.

You can customize your frog to be any color, even make it like the bright frogs of the amazon rainforest.

Frogs are super cool creatures that can be found in all sorts of places around the world.

They come in different shapes and sizes and have some pretty amazing skills that help them survive in their homes.

Frogs are amphibians, which means they can chill out in both water and on land.

They have smooth, moist skin that helps them soak up oxygen and water.

And they also have long, powerful legs that they use to jump and swim like champs.

When it comes to food, frogs are carnivores, so they dine on other animals.

They use their long, sticky tongues to snatch up insects, spiders, and other small creatures.

And with their big, bulging eyes, they can spot their prey from a mile away.

I have fun facts, resources, activities, and of course today’s frog craft toilet paper roll instructions for you.

Books and Resources About Frogs for Kids

14 Frog Unit Study Resources

Add a book or two or some fun hands-on resources to your unit study.

The Frog (Animal Lives)

Superbly detailed drawings capture the elusive frog in its watery realm, as it captures its prey with a sticky tongue, feeds its young, and leaps from place to place to escape from predators.

Tale of a tadpole

The natural world doesn't work the way fairy tales do, but it still has its fair share of enchantments. With text and pictures that are both scientifically accurate and totally true to the comedies of family life, this is a happily-ever-after tale of unexpected transformations

Rainforest Frogs

Rainforest Frogs Haiku by Caley Vickerman Illustrated by Mark Lerer Foreword by Franco Andreone Designed and Edited by Susan Newman Frogs Are Green, Inc is proud to announce… Rainforest Frogs Order your copy now! Free shipping in the USA if you order directly from us! $11.95 | 52 pages softcover | Full color Rainforest Frogs profiles ten exotic and endangered amphibian species. Table of Contents Foreword by Franco Andreone Blue Poison Dart frog Amazon Milk frog Yellow-Banded Poison Dart frog Northern Glass frog Tiger’s Tree frog Golden Mantella Red-Eyed Tree frog Flat-Head Bromeliad Tree frog Tiger-Leg Monkey Tree frog Rabbs Fringe-Limbed Tree frog (Toughie)

Frog (Life Cycle of a . . .)

Do tadpoles have legs? Why do frogs live in water? How do frogs catch food? Explaining concepts through stunning photographs and simple text, 'Life Cycle of a Frog' takes an in-depth look at this familiar but fascinating animal.

Ice King Bear Plush Giant Frog

Scientific name of this frog is Conraua goliath (The largest frog in the world).

  • Product size is 22 inches length from head to soles of the feet, big size.
  • Soft, huggable material built to high-quality standards and hand wash best.
  • Suit for kids toy, funny party props, early education animals, cute decorations in house.
  • Climbing Tree Frogs (Pull Ahead Books)

    Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of North American tree frogs

    Frogs

    How far can frogs jump? Why do their eggs look slimy? Answer these questions and many more in this illustrated introduction to amphibians, and learn about the unique role frogs play in the environment. With her signature bright, well-labeled diagrams and simple text, Gail Gibbons introduces the habitat and life cycles of frogs, and gives a brief overview of common frog behaviors. Important vocabulary is introduced, defined, and reinforced with kid-friendly language and clear illustrations—plus a page of intriguing frog trivia. 

    Frog and Friends

    Frog and Toad

    Frog & Toad The Complete Collection

    This collection brings together all of Arnold Lobel’s engaging, warm and funny stories about Frog and Toad, and features a special foreword by Julia Donaldson. A collectable classic treasury that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero”. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad… From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.

    Frog Growth Cycle

    This Forg life cycle set is a fun for children with an interest in insects and nature explore. And also it is a great teaching and learning tool for homeschoolers and preschoolers teaching.

    Anatomy Lab Soft Cover Frog Dissection Guide Book

    Fully Illustrated Guide: Each study guide is fully illustrated and conveys the complete dissection through illustration.

    Visualize the Steps: the dissection guides depict anatomically correct step-by-step procedural illustrations helping the student visualize key organs and anatomy aiding in the overall dissection process.

    Frog-Development Paperweight Specimens

    The frog development paperweight specimen is a 100% natural insect incased in clear resin block, you can observe its development all life stages very clearly from any angle.

    Red-eyed Tree Frog (Scholastic Bookshelf)

    Category: NatureIn a tropical rain forest in Central America, a red-eyed tree frog spends the night looking for food while avoiding potential predators. Award-winning photographer Nic Bishop's larger-than-life, gorgeous images document the hunt, which ends happily with the frog settling down in the leaves to spend his daylight hours sleeping! Joy Cowley's simple, readable text makes the frog's story fun, interesting, and accessible to young readers. This is a nature tale like you've never seen before!

    Frogs Toy Mini Vinyl Realistic Frog

    Rich in style: the plastic frogs toys contain 12 different types and each type includes 3 pieces, allowing you to combine and match for beautiful and personalized decorations at your will, which can give rein to your imagination and creativity

    Quality material: the realistic frogs toy decorations are made of quality PVC material for safety and wearing, which are odorless; They are also easy to clean and can be applied many times, providing a comfortable touching experience for you

    Next, look at these facts about frogs.

    7 Fun Facts about Frogs

    1. These amphibians have smooth, moist skin that helps them absorb oxygen and water.
    2. They have long, strong legs that help them jump and swim.
    3. They have sticky tongues that help them catch insects.
    4. Frogs can change their skin color to camouflage themselves with their surroundings.
    5. They make different sounds to communicate with each other, such as croaking and chirping.
    6. Frogs play an important role in the ecosystem. They help control the population of insects, and they are a food source for other animals, such as snakes and birds.
    7. They also help to keep the water clean by eating algae and other small organisms.

    Also, look at more frog craft toilet paper roll activities

    More Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll Bonus

    • Explore the life cycle of a frog with this set that features frogs in every step of the life cycle from egg to full grown frog.
    • Read books and watch videos about frogs like this fun Wild Kratts episode, it is filled with facts, and a ‘frog’s eye view’ of frogs underwater.
    • Visit a zoo or aquarium to see frogs up close, you can search for zoos and aquariums in your area.
    • Read a story about frogs or flip through a living science book to learn more.
    • Learn about the different types of frogs that live in your area.
    • Preschoolers will be both fascinated and grossed out by this fun frog egg sensory bin.
    • Build fine motor skills making How to Make A Fun Origami Frog Amazon Rainforest Craft.
    • For early math skills create Fun Red Eyed Tree Frog Manipulatives for RainForest Math.
    How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

    And more learning about frog crafts.

    • Why Is a Toad An Amphibian And Pondlife Facts & Make a Fun Toad House
    • Cute Colorful Toilet Paper Roll Rainforest Frogs for a Rainforest Frog Craft
    • Fun DIY Felt Frog Dissection With Frog Insides Labeled Mess Free (Free Printables)

    Finally, look at how to make a frog craft.

    Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

    You will need:

    • Toilet paper roll
    • Red craft foam/felt
    • Green craft paint
    • Googly eyes
    • Pipe cleaner
    • Hot Glue
    • Paintbrushes
    How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

    Paint the toilet paper roll green all over, set aside and allow to dry.

    How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

    While you are waiting for the paint to dry, cut your pipe cleaner into 4 equal pieces.

    Bend into the shape of legs for the frog.

    How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

    Next, hot glue a medium sized pom pom to one end of a string 12” to 24” long.

    Add more hot glue than is necessary to add some weight to the “fly” .

    This helps make it easier to get in the “cup”.

    Cut a tongue for your frog from craft foam or felt about 2”-3” long.

    How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

    Once paint has dried, flatten one end of the tube and use hot glue to close it. Hold in place until glue has set.

    How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

    Glue each of the legs into place.

    Hot glue on googly eyes and glue the tongue inside the open mouth.

    How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

    Finally, you will hot glue the string inside the mouth with the pompom on the opposite end.

    How To Make A Frog Craft Toilet Paper Roll

    To play:

    Hold the cup in one hand and the ball in the other hand.

    Swing the ball around the cup in a circle, keeping the string taut.

    Try to catch the ball in the cup by flipping it upward while holding the mouth upright.

    Practice makes perfect!

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    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    December 9, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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    Here are 8 fun Abraham Lincoln crafts to celebrate the day he delivered the Gettysburg Address – November 19, 1863. You’ll also love my free War Between the States or American Civil War Unit Study and Lapbook page.

    This craft is also great for presidents unit study or any Lincoln study you might be doing.

    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    The Gettysburg Address was given at the official dedication ceremony for the National Cemetery of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.

    It was the site of one of the bloodiest and most decisive battles of the Civil War.

    “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. “Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.” –
    Abraham Lincoln

    As the 16th President Abraham Lincoln was a huge and important part of America’s history, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves free.

    He also preserved the Union, established the Department of Agriculture, supported the development of a transcontinental railroad, and enacted the Homestead Act.

    He is an important historical figure you will want to highlight in your homeschool but as always you know I love to include lots of hands-on activities for learning.

    Fun Books and Resources About Abraham Lincoln

    So, to make your study full and fun I have a cute Lincoln Toilet Paper roll DIY that you will enjoy making.

    Also, I have some Abraham Lincoln facts, some great books, and resources to turn your topic into a unit study.

    16th President Abraham Lincoln Books and Resources

    Add some of these books and resources to make a learning day about Lincoln and his accomplishments to American history

    Abraham Lincoln

    It was this spirit they hoped to exemplify in their biography of young Abe as he grew into manhood against the backdrop of the wilderness of Kentucky, the deep woods of Indiana, and the prairies of Illinois. Camping for weeks in Lincoln country, the d'Aulaires imbibed the spirit of the man Lincoln as well as his humor and good will. From his days as a clerk, teaching himself law reading Blackstone, practicing law in Springfield, running unsuccessfully for office, debating Stephen Douglas over the issue of slavery, and ultimately becoming President of the United States, the d'Aulaires have written and beautifully illustrated the life of one of America's most remarkable citizens.

    Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom (Heroes of History)

    When President Lincoln died the next morning, the United States mourned as it had never mourned before. An assassin had killed the man who had led Americans through the bloody turmoil of the Civil War with an unswerving commitment to rebuilding a strong and united country.

    Abraham Lincoln and the Heart of America: The Jim Weiss Audio Collection

    This dramatic audiobook introduces young listeners to Abraham Lincoln’s life and explains his role in American history. Jim Weiss’ spirited narration will remind children and adults alike why Lincoln
    holds a special place in American history and in our hearts. This audiobook includes vivid descriptions of Lee, Grant, Stephen Douglas, Mary Todd Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, the complete Gettysburg Address, and more.

    Lincoln's Grave Robbers

    The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the Fulton, Illinois, workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is hauled off to prison, members of his counterfeiting ring gather in the back room of a smoky Chicago saloon to discuss how to spring their ringleader. Their plan: grab Lincoln's body from its Springfield tomb, stash it in the sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and demand, as a ransom, the release of Ben Boyd - and $200,000 in cash.
    From here, the action alternates between the conspirators, the Secret Service agents on their trail, and the undercover agent moving back and forth between the two groups. Along the way readers get glimpses into the inner workings of counterfeiting, grave robbing, detective work, and the early days of the Secret Service. The plot moves toward a wild climax as robbers and lawmen converge at Lincoln's tomb on election night: November 7, 1876.

    Abe Lincoln Grows Up

    A beautifully told story of young Abraham Lincoln’s coming-of-age. Drawn from the early chapters of Carl Sandburg’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years, this is the story of Abraham Lincoln’s childhood.

    Growing up poor on the family farm, Abe did chores, helped his father cut down trees, and expertly skinned animals and cured hides. As a young man, he became an avid reader. When he witnessed a slave auction while on a flatboat trip down the Mississippi, he was forever changed—and so was the future of America. This is the remarkable story of Lincoln’s youth, early America, and the pioneer life that shaped one of our country’s greatest presidents.

    My Little Golden Book About Abraham Lincoln

    Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about President Abraham Lincoln! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!

    I am Abraham Lincoln (Ordinary People Change the World)

    The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable• Childhood moments that influenced the hero• Facts that make great conversation-starters• A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln's compassion made him a great leader.

    Abraham Lincoln: An Adventure in Courage (Pop-Up Book)

    Pop-up pages trace the life of Abraham Lincoln,

    Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

    Winner of the Lincoln Prize Acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin illuminates Abraham Lincoln's political genius in this highly original work, as the one-term congressman and prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals of national reputation to become president.

    Next, you’ll want to add some facts about Lincoln to your unit study.

    Here are 5 facts about Abraham Lincoln.

    5 Abraham Lincoln Facts

    1. Lincoln lost five separate elections before being elected president in 1860.
    2. Abraham Lincoln only attended 18 months of formal education and taught himself to read by borrowing a neighbor’s books.
    3. He was a lawyer before becoming president, he passed the bar exam in 1936 and went on to practice law.
    4. Lincoln had 4 children- Robert, Tad, Edward, and Willie. Sadly, only Robert survived to adulthood.
    5. Abraham Lincoln established the Secret Service that is still active today, though much different than its original intent, he signed the legislation for it on the day he was shot at Ford’s Theater.
    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    Next, you’ll find some of these other crafts about Abraham Lincoln and his life.

    Add one or two to your unit study too.

    8 Abraham Lincoln Crafts

    1. Make a super cute Abraham Lincoln Paper Plate Craft that serves as a mask of sorts for your little one to pop their face through.
    2. Learn How to Make an Abraham Lincoln Top Hat that is perfect for dramatic play or maybe for giving a presentation at your co-op.
    3. After a simple lesson on Lincoln’s childhood, you can Build a Lincoln Log Cabin with Craft Sticks on Paper.
    4. Or opt for this stand-up option and create a Paper Bag Craft: 3D Lincoln Log Cabin Instructions.
    5. This Abraham Lincoln Hat Weave Activity is a good way to work on fine motor skills as you read all about our 16th president.
    6. Don’t forget my huge free Civil War Lapbook.
    7. Older children will enjoy this Easy How to Draw Abraham Lincoln and Coloring Page that gives a step-by-step easy method from start to finish.
    8. Scroll down a bit but this Coffee Filter Penny Project is a great way to familiarize your child with the famous face on the penny.
    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    Finally, look at making this cute Lincoln toilet paper roll craft.

    Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    You will need:

    • Empty toilet paper roll
    • White and black construction paper
    • Flesh-colored craft paint
    • Google eyes
    • Pencil or marker
    • scissors
    • Paintbrush
    • Gluestick
    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    First, paint the top half of the roll flesh color and set aside to dry.

    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    Grab something circular just a little bigger than the diameter of the toilet paper tube, trace it on black construction paper, and cut it out.

    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    Cut two strips of black 6 ½” by 3” and make a v in the center of one to create his jacket.

    Cut a piece of white construction paper 6”x 2 ½”.

    Finally, using the scraps of black construction paper to cut a little beard, you will need to eyeball it on the tube to get the size and shape to be a good fit.

    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    Glue and wrap the white strip around the bottom half of the tube to make a shirt.

    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    Glue the black strip with the V cut out over the top of that, centering the V.

    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    Attach the Google eyes and draw on a nose and mouth.

    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

    Glue the black circle to the top, this will be the brim of his hat.

    Roll the second black rectangle strip and glue it to the top of this circle for the top of the stovepipe hat.

    16th President Abraham Lincoln Crafts and Facts | Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll

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