Toilet Paper Roll Crab Craft: How to Make and Enjoy (2024)

ByAmy MilcicJune 21, 2024June 12, 2024Updated onJune 12, 2024

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Are you looking for a fun and frugal activity for your kids to enjoy? This cute toilet paper roll crab craft is perfect!

This easy-to-make craft is excellent for encouraging creativity and fine motor skills. With just some everyday materials found around the house, you can help your children create their own unique version of this adorable creature.

Find step-by-step instructions (plus free printable template) on how to make this toilet paper roll craft, as well as tips on how to customize it with different colors and decorations. So grab some empty toilet paper rolls and let's get started!

This Frugal Craft Easily Boosts Learning Fun

Are you getting ready for an Under the Sea or Oceans Unit Study? Maybe you're working on letter of the week activities and need a creative letter "C" craft? Perhaps you're reading a book or watching a movie that features a cute crab character?

This toilet paper roll crab craft is terrific for all of those things and many more!

When my boy were younger, we had a blast with letter of the week activities. I found it helpful to have these types of themes to guide our homeschool toddler, preschool, and Kindergarten times. I loved putting together plans for books, crafts, games, and other fun activities all based on a letter of the alphabet.

The letter "C" was one of our favorite weeks. I would pick a theme or two for each day. For example, on Monday, we might learn all about cars. Tuesday would be carrots and cucumbers. Wednesday would be cars. And so on.

The boys always got a kick out of "C" is for crab. We have quite a few books (see below) that feature crabs. Plus, we'd make our crab handprint craft (part of our free printable ocean creatures handprint craft set) and this toilet paper roll crab craft!

Ideas for Using This Crab Craft with Kids

If you're planning summer fun with your kids, this easy crab craft is an awesome addition to your summer bucket list!

This DIY craft is delightful for:

• Lessons featuring the letter "C"
• Summer homeschool fun
• Summer camp at home
• Library events (for example, a storytime activity)
• Boredom busters (make your own toy!)
• Screen-free activity

Resources to Extend Your Learning Fun Featuring Crabs

There are some sensational book and games that include crabs. Here are a few of our favorites:

The Brave Little Crab - A Children’s Book for Ages 4-10, Discover the Ocean Tale Teaching Kids that Whoever You Are, It’s Okay to Be Different - Inclusive Books for Kids to Help Embrace UniquenessClumsy CrabCrabs!: A My Incredible World Picture Book for Children (My Incredible World: Nature and Animal Picture Books for Children)Crabs (Amazing Animals)A House for Hermit Crab - 3.9 x 0.3 x 5.5 inchesClem and CrabWaterSummer 36 Pcs Crab Tetra Balance Tower Stacking Game: Fun Board Game for Family, Parties, and Travel - Gifts for Kids Girsl Boys Teens Adults, and Team BuildingAyeboovi Toss and Catch Ball Game Beach Toys Outdoor Games for Kids Pool Toys Outdoor Beach Yard Pool Lawn Games Boys Girls Easter Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Olds Easter Gifts

Suggested Supplies for This Toilet Paper Roll Crab Craft

Here's some great news: You probably already have all of these materials in your home or classroom:

• construction paper
• empty toilet paper tube
• googly eyes
• pencil
• ruler
• scissors
• glue
• marker

Colorations Construction Paper for Kids - 7 Bright Colors - 600 Bulk Sheets of 9Jyongmer 30 Pack 3.9 Inches Craft Rolls - Sturdy Cardboard Tubes for DIY Crafts and Handmade Projects (Kraft)Neng-Q 2500PCS Googly Eyes, 48 Styles Googly Eyes Self Adhesive for Crafts, Multi Colors and Sizes Wiggle Eyes for DIY Art Projects Craft SuppliesFiskars 6Elmer's All Purpose Glue Sticks, Washable, 22 Grams, 3 CountAleene's Gel Glue, 8-Ounce, Clear

How to Make This Toilet Paper Roll Crab Craft

step 1

Print, trace, and cut out pieces

To get started, print out the PDF template (at the bottom of this post) and cut out the pieces.

Trace the template pieces onto the construction paper and cut them out.

STEP 2

Poke hole into tube

ADULT HELPER: Use a sharp object to carefully poke a hole on either side of the toilet paper tube.

STEP 3

Add eyes

Glue the cut out circles to the top of the rectangular piece of construction paper.

Glue googly eyes on each circle for the crab's eyes.

STEP 4

Draw face and glue rectangle onto tube

Use a marker to draw a mouth and some freckles (optional) on the crab.

Glue the rectangular piece of construction paper to the toilet paper roll.

STEP 5

Add pipe cleaner arms and claws

Slide a small piece of pipe cleaner through the holes you made earlier in the toilet paper roll.

Glue the crab's claws on the ends of each pipe cleaner.

Take the crab's walking legs and crease them slightly before gluing them on the bottom of the toilet paper roll.

Get Your Free Crab Toilet Paper Roll Craft Template

This toilet paper roll craft with a crab theme is a cool way to provide kids with screen-free activities and build important skills.

Let your creativity soar as you make your crab crafts. What are other colors that you can use? What other type of faces can you draw to show different emotions?

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I'd love to hear about your crab craft making experiences. Please share in the comments section at the bottom of this post how it all went and what you tried to make it enjoyable for all!