Easy + Fun Monster Toilet Paper Roll Craft for Toddlers
Learn how to make your own fun monster toilet paper roll craft with your toddlers! It is so easy to do and you can redo it over and over again for the perfect DIY monster craft!
Looking for a simple yet engaging craft to do with your toddler? This monster toilet paper roll craft is not only easy to make but also super fun for kids.
Whether you’re prepping for a Halloween-themed activity or just want to keep your toddler busy with a creative project, this monster craft is the perfect choice!
My toddlers LOVED making their own. I think we made over 8 different monsters out of toilet paper rolls in total. It is something they still talk about and want to recreate over and over again.
I love it because it is not too messy, they can do it basically on their own and it’s SO EASY.
Learn how to create your own following our step by step guide below.
Benefits with this Monster Craft
Crafting with toddlers is way more than just a big mess all over your house and tons of fun for your little ones. Here are some of the benefits your child will get with this toilet paper roll monster:
- Boosts creativity: Toddlers can let their imaginations run wild by designing their own monster.
- Develops fine motor skills: Cutting, gluing, and decorating help improve hand-eye coordination.
- Encourages storytelling: After making their monsters, toddlers can use them for pretend play, helping to enhance their language skills. Mine loved doing little puppet shows with theirs for days afterwards.
- Promotes independence: Letting toddlers pick colors and decorations gives them a sense of ownership and confidence. My toddlers absolutely HATE having help, so they loved having a craft they could do by themselves.
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Materials You’ll Need
This craft is easy to make with items you probably already have at home, but here are a few things you will want to have:
- Empty toilet paper rolls
- Colored construction paper
- Googly eyes
- Glue
- Scissors
- Pipe cleaners
- Pom-poms
- Gems
- Stars
How to Make the Monster Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Here is your simple step-by-step guide to help your kids create their own monsters out of toilet paper rolls:
Trace and cut out a paper to wrap around your toilet paper roll. Then glue it on.
Next add in your faces, gems, designs, and other fun things to create your own monster!
Tips for this Fun Monster Craft
- Let your toddler lead: Guide your child, but allow them to make their own creative choices, even if things get messy!
- Encourage storytelling: Ask your toddler to tell a story about their monster. What’s its name? Where does it live? What’s its favorite food?
- Create a monster family: Why stop at just one? Use multiple toilet paper rolls to create a family of monsters.
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More Toddler-Friendly Monster Crafts
If your toddler loves making monsters, here are a few more monster-themed crafts to try:
- Monster handprint art: Trace and cut out your toddler’s handprint on construction paper, then turn it into a colorful monster with googly eyes and decorations.
- Monster sponge puppets: We also made these super cute monster sponge puppets that were just as fun!
- Monster sensory bottles: Fill clear bottles with colorful beads, googly eyes, and glitter to create monster-themed sensory bottles that are fun to shake and explore.
- Monster moon sand: We loved making these monsters out of moon sand too! It was super easy and taste-safe even!
- Monster blow art: Put some paint onto a piece of paper and have your child blow it around to create fun monster shapes. When it is dry, add some googly eyes!
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Final Thoughts
This monster toilet paper roll craft is a quick, easy, and a fun activity that will keep your toddler engaged and having fun.
It’s perfect for rainy days, Halloween, or just a fun weekend project. Plus, with all the different ways to personalize their monster, no two monsters will be the same!
Have fun crafting!
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