Did you finally go through all of that toilet paper you hoarded? And now you have a bunch of toilet paper rolls just waiting to become crafts!
Even if you didn’t hoard toilet paper, you probably don’t have to work hard to gather toilet paper rolls and recycle them into kids crafts.
Here are a bunch of ideas of what to do with them.
Your toddler, preschooler, or older kids will love using them to make fun crafts.

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Craft supplies you might need:
Toilet paper rolls (you can find these in your bathroom!)
Crayons or markers
Glue or tape
Stickers
You won’t need all of these for every craft, but they’re really handy to have for when your kids randomly decide to be crafty.
We keep a supply of these types of basic craft items because my 4 year old (almost 5) loves to make things.
Don’t forget your child can freestyle craft
One thing parents forget is that their kids don’t always need instructions to make art.
The process of making a craft is what they like the most.
So let them freestyle. It’s the most hands off approach to crafting.
Just set out some toilet paper rolls and some craft supplies and see what they create.
And if they like structure, you can always have an end goal in mind like the ideas below.
(If toilet paper rolls aren’t your thing, try paper plate crafts like this cool UFO paper plate craft idea.)
On to the toilet paper roll craft ideas:
25+ Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids
Toilet Paper Roll Race Car Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Vroom vroom! Hold your own race with these when you're done.
Toilet Paper Roll Bee Craft for Preschool
Learn all about bees while making this craft.
Toilet Paper Roll Olaf Craft
Who doesn't love Olaf? My daughter is obsessed with Frozen.
Cardboard Tube Jellyfish Craft for Kids
Here's a really neat idea for a jellyfish craft.
Clown Puppet Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Clowns aren't always scary. They can be cute too.
Recycled Birdhouse Craft
Make a cute little birdhouse out of a toilet paper roll.
Cardboard Tube Space Shuttles
We love space. These are really cool.
DIY Marble Run from Toilet Rolls
Marble runs were my favorite thing as a kid and now they're my daughter's favorite thing. And you can make your own!
Fairy Tale Crafts: 3 Little Pigs
Make your own story with the 3 little pigs!
Toilet Paper Roll Unicorn for Preschoolers
Rainbow unicorns are EVERYTHING.
Minion Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Minions are a big hit in our house. I'm sure your kids would love to make these too.
How to make a fire breathing dragon using a cardboard toilet roll
Here's another craft you can play with once it's finished.
Cutting paper hair on cardboard dolls
This is one of my preschooler's favorite crafts/activities.
Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly
Have some spare buttons? This is a cute craft idea.
Toilet Paper Roll Forky Craft
No plastic forks? Try making Forky out of a toilet paper tube.
Toilet Paper Roll Baby Yoda Craft
Even if your kid doesn't know who Baby Yoda is, that doesn't mean they can't make him out of a toilet paper roll.
Toilet Paper Roll Airplane Crafts for Kids
This looks like a lot of fun to make.
Bald Eagle Toilet Paper Roll Craft
It doesn't have to be 4th of July to make an eagle. They're gorgeous animals that can be celebrated any time.
Paddington Bear - TP Roll Craft
We recently watched Paddington and my daughter is in love. He's so cute.
Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder
Here's a craft that is very helpful. Feed your birds and have fun while making it.
Cardboard Tube Binoculars
I love crafts that you can play with. It's like making your own toys.
What are your favorite toilet paper roll crafts for kids?
Let me know in the comments below!
Also check out some of my other craft ideas for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids.
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