Bald Eagle Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Get ready to let your creativity soar with our bald eagle toilet paper roll craft! Perfect for little hands, this simple and fun activity is not only a fantastic way to recycle those empty rolls but also a golden opportunity to engage your preschoolers with crafts that inspire both their imagination and love for our feathery friends.
Dive into the world of preschool crafts where learning meets play, and watch as your little ones build their very own symbol of freedom and strength, all while developing fine motor skills and a deeper appreciation for nature. Let’s flap our wings into this crafty adventure together!
To help kids learn more about him, here’s a fun bald eagle craft that your kids will want to display all summer long. Follow the simple step-by-step instructions below and get ready to see your little one’s creativity take flight!
Bald Eagle Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Crafting with your children is more than just a fun pastime; it’s a doorway to vast worlds of discovery, and our bald eagle toilet paper roll craft is the perfect project to get those imaginative gears turning.
You’ll find that as we gather our supplies together and follow each step, there’s an opportunity to instill a love for crafting and a fascination with one of nature’s most majestic birds – the bald eagle.
This craft is designed to be stress-free and full of fun, so roll up your sleeves, and let’s turn those everyday items into a crafty masterpiece with memories that you will cherish with your kiddos!
What You’ll Need
- Empty toilet paper roll
- Brown, white, and yellow construction paper, felt, or craft foam
- Popsicle Sticks
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Googly Eyes
What You’ll Do
To begin, fold your yellow paper in half. On the fold, cut out the shape of bird feet. Use the scraps to create small triangle beaks.
Next, cut the ends of a popsicle stick off. Keep them about 1 inch long. Glue your eagle’s feet onto the popsicle stick. This will help weigh down your toilet paper tube and give it a bit of stability.
Glue your bird’s feet to your toilet paper tube.
Cut a long strip of brown paper a little more than half the height of your toilet paper tube. Wrap the felt around the bottom of your toilet paper tube and secure with glue on the back.
Follow this step with your white felt. Trim off any excess felt from the top with scissors.
Cut wing shapes out of your brown felt. They don’t need to be perfect! Glue your wings onto the brown portion of your toilet paper tube.
Take your birds beak and fold it in half and pinch it on the bend tightly. You want to create a 3D beak. Glue your birds beak into place.
Glue google eyes above your bird’s beak. Your bald eagle is finished and looking mighty fearless!
Now, he’s done, and you can put him on display with the rest of your holiday decor!
Books About Bald Eagles
Ready to nestle in with some heartwarming stories that will not only entertain but also educate your young ones about America’s national symbol? Our selection of Bald Eagle Books for Kids is the perfect next step after your crafting fun.
These carefully chosen books will take your children on a literary flight through the life of bald eagles, their habitats, and the importance of conservation. Each story is packed with vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts that are ideal for little fledglings eager to learn.
So gather around, pick a book, and embark on an enchanting journey that will surely captivate your eager little readers and continue to foster their love for reading and learning.
Eagle in the Sky – Have you ever dreamed of flying? In this interactive adventure, you experience life from an eagle’s point of view. Flap your wings. Gobble down fish. Make important life choices. This entertaining and educational story encourages movement and decision-making while taking you through an eagle’s life cycle, from hatching to having a baby bald eagle of your own!
Soaring with the Wind – A majestic bird swoops down, snatches its prey, then soars into the clouds. It is a bald eagle, one of North America’s largest hunting birds.
The Bald Eagle – This strong and beautiful bird is a symbol for an entire country. It is the bald eagle, and Americans made it their national emblem more than 200 years ago. Join Bill the bird keeper to see how this bird lives and how it became a symbol of the United States.
Once your little eaglet craft has taken shape, why not extend the learning journey? You can incorporate some facts about bald eagles as you craft. For example, share how they build some of the largest nests of any bird, and how they can spot their fish prey from up to a mile away! This is a perfect chance to pair creativity with a mini-science lesson.
Imagine the pride in your child’s eyes when they learn and create simultaneously! And don’t forget, this eagle craft can be a springboard for storytelling.
Lastly, take a photo of their masterpiece and display it for friends and family to see. It’s always so rewarding for children to share their creations, boosting their confidence and sense of accomplishment. So go ahead, let those eagles soar, and remember to cherish these moments of learning and fun!
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
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