This helpful post was written by Danika Cooley, author of Bible Road Trip and several books including the new Who What Why series for kids!
These easy toilet paper roll crafts kids will love are a great way to help kids learn in a hands-on way — and a great way to recycle!
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Some of my favorite memories of homeschooling are the hands-on projects I did with my boys to help cement what they’d learned in history, Bible, and science.
Not only were those projects fun, we displayed them for years to come and talked about what we had all learned together. Our crafts and activities were an excellent (and sneaky) way to make the abstract concepts we’d studied concrete–something my kids could touch and see on a regular basis.
Your children will also love looking back on what they’ve learned as they create fun, related projects. Homeschool crafts don’t have to be difficult. In fact, these easy toilet paper roll crafts are quick and simple–and they recycle those pesky rolls you always have more than enough of!
Easy Toilet Paper Roll Crafts Kids Love
History Detectives!
Your kids can make anything from toilet paper rolls! The thin cardboard is pliable, and the round shape makes them the perfect base for little people, architecture, and vehicles. Let’s take a look at some fun projects that focus on Christian history and the Bible.
Your kids can be Christian history detectives! There are so many wonderful resources you can utilize to help your kids learn about the history of the Christian faith. Children can get excited about becoming Christian history detectives as they explore God’s people throughout history. This fun detectives craft (with a little toilet paper roll church!) is the perfect way for kids to think about their role as explorers through history!
Learn about the Reformation
The Reformation was a pivotal movement both in the history of the Church, and in world history. That 300 year period of time changed economies, social structures, governments–and it helped people remember that the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ is found in Scripture alone. These four crafts are an engaging way for your kids to process what they learn about the Reformation.
- Create Martin Luther of the Reformation and his wife, Katie, along with the Wittenberg Castle Church with the Ninety-Five These attached to the door. Martin Luther fought for the gospel to be proclaimed, rather than traditions created by men.
- Remind kids that Johann Gutenberg and the printing press changed the course of history. The printing press allowed major movements–like the Reformation and the American Revolution–to occur. The fact that the Bible was the first major work mass produced meant God’s Word was able to be read by Christians, and soon it was translated frequently and distributed widely.
- The Reformation was a movement carried by men and women who loved Jesus and believed the Bible. Your kids can create five of the Protestant Reformers whose fight for the gospel still impacts our lives today.
- Martin Luther insisted Christians sing hymns as a way to praise God–and to learn sound doctrine. During a terrible bout of the Black Plague, Luther wrote “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” a wonderful hymn we still sing today. Your kids can learn the lyrics of the song as they build a toilet paper roll fortress.
More History Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids
- Make 3-D hot air balloons — and learn about Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days, right here on Proverbial Homemaker.
- This toilet paper roll rocket is adorable and comes with a printable template from Mombrite. Great for learning about the moon landing.
- Learning about submarines? I love this toilet paper roll submarine from Crafty Morning.
- Happy Toddler Playtime has easy toilet paper roll crafts for Black History Month: Martin Luther King, Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Ruby Bridges.
- Your kids can talk about the colonial period with this fun Thanksgiving play set.
- Create Presidents Lincoln and Washington from toilet paper rolls with this project from Surviving a Teacher’s Salary.
Bible Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids
- Create toilet paper roll shepherds — you’ll get cute printable Bible verse cards to use as a base, too, from Thinking Kids.
- The Bible talks a lot about sheep! Make a toilet paper roll sheep from Mud Paper Scissors.
- Reading the story of Daniel? This cute toilet paper roll lion from That Kids Craft Site is a perfect way to talk about the story with your kids.
- This tissue and toilet paper roll fish is really pretty. There are several Bible fish stories this would be perfect for!
- Printables Fairy has a super cute toilet paper roll Nativity scene.
- Sew Sensational has the cutest toilet paper roll choir. It’s a great way to talk about different ways to praise the Lord!
You can really make anything from toilet paper rolls! They’re a great way to allow kids to explore history, the Bible, and more in a fun, hands-on way.
Danika Cooley’s Who What Why Christian history series is perfect for your 8-11 year olds. Your children will better understand the history of the Christian faith, the people who loved Jesus, and what the Bible says about really important issues! Danika is an award-winning children’s author and Bible curriculum developer. Her popular Bible Road Trip™ is used by tens of thousands of families.
Learn more about the Who What Why series and grab your free history lapbooks here.
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