Kids love drama and putting on shows. A great way to do this is with handmade puppets. While some puppets are made of paper mache, fabric, or wood, kids can make super easy toilet paper roll puppets in many styles and varieties.
Materials Needed
1. Cardboard toilet paper rolls
2. Construction Paper
3. Markers or crayons
4. Trims and Accents
6. Masking tape
7. Clear-drying craft glue
8. Scissors
Making the Basic Toilet Paper Roll Puppet
The first step in creating a toilet paper roll puppet is to decorate the cardboard tube. Begin by cutting out a piece of construction paper the correct size to cover the toilet paper roll. Glue this to the roll. Then, paint or use markers or crayons, to decorate it in the way you want. Make a face on the front and draw clothing all the way around. Use various trims and accents to make the puppets more creative.
Once the toilet paper roll decoration is complete, the kids can tape a Popsicle stick to the inside of the cardboard tube. Tape it in two places to be sure it is secure. This is the stick that the puppeteer will hold when giving a show.
Toilet Paper Roll Puppet Variations
The toilet paper roll puppets can be made in many different types. The only limit is your kid’s imagination.
To make a cat puppet, color orange or grey stripes on the toilet paper roll. Use a pen to draw bright eyes, a triangle-shaped nose, and a mouth. With narrow pipe cleaners, glue on three whiskers on each side. Use construction paper to fashion ears and glue them to the top of the head. Use a piece of yarn for the tail.
A pretty princess can be made with a scrap of lace for a skirt, a bead necklace, and a tall, pointy cone of construction paper for her hat. Sprinkle some glitter onto the toilet paper roll for extra sparkle.
Your kids can make an astronaut by using aluminum foil for a space suit. Draw a tiny American flag and glue it to his chest or helmet.
When it is time to put on a show, the kids can crouch behind a table and clutch the sticks on their puppets. Create adventurous stories to act out with these toilet paper roll puppets.
These toilet paper roll puppets are easy and fun to make. Kids who love crafts will enjoy creating them. After they are made, they can have extra fun putting on shows and making believe.
