Koala Paper Roll Craft
If your kids love animals, this koala paper roll craft is the perfect mix of cute and eco-friendly. Using nothing more than a recycled toilet paper roll, some paint, and a few simple supplies, kids can build their own cuddly marsupial. It’s a great way to combine creativity with learning, and it works beautifully as an Australia-themed activity, a zoo unit, or just a rainy-day project at home.
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What You’ll Need for This Koala Craft
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How to Make a Koala Paper Roll Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies: toilet paper rolls, gray and pink paint, googly eyes, paper, scissors, marker, and glue.
Step 2: Paint the Roll Gray
Paint the toilet paper roll gray and let it dry completely.
Step 3: Trace the Koala Pieces
Trace the ear, belly, and nose templates onto construction paper (gray, pink, and black).
Step 4: Cut Out the Pieces
Cut out all the traced shapes carefully with scissors.
Step 5: Add the Belly, Nose, and Eyes
Glue the gray oval belly onto the front of the paper roll.
Attach the black oval nose near the top center of the roll.
Glue on the googly eyes above the nose.
Step 6: Make and Attach the Ears
Layer the pink circles on the gray ear shapes and glue them together.
Cut a slit into the ears to slide the paper roll into.
Glue the completed ears onto each side of the top of the roll.
Step 7: Draw the Mouth
Use a black marker to draw a simple mouth below the nose.
Step 8: Add Rosy Cheeks
Dip the end of a pencil eraser into pink paint and dab on two rosy cheeks.
All done!
Let the craft dry, then admire your cute koala friend!
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