Toilet Roll Arctic Animals Craft for Kids

Easy Winter Craft + Arctic Animals Homeschool Activity

Looking for a simple winter craft that doubles as an educational activity? This Toilet Roll Arctic Animals Craft is a hands-on way for toddlers and preschoolers to explore Arctic animals through creative play. Using recycled toilet paper rolls, kids can create adorable polar bears and penguins while building fine motor skills and learning about animals that live in cold climates.

This low-prep craft fits perfectly into Arctic Animals themed learning, making it an ideal activity for winter homeschooling, classroom centers, or cozy indoor afternoons.

How-to video showing a kids craft using toilet paper rolls to make a polar bear and penguin. The video demonstrates painting the rolls, cutting and gluing paper shapes, and assembling the Arctic animals step by step.

Materials

• Empty toilet paper rolls

• White cardstock or white paint

• Black cardstock or black paint

• Cotton balls

• Googly eyes

• Black pom poms or small paper dots

• Yellow/orange paper (for penguin beak and feet)

• Glue

• Scissors

• Optional: markers or crayons

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How to Make Toilet Roll Arctic Animals

Polar Bear

1. Wrap or paint the toilet roll white and allow it to dry.

2. Glue googly eyes onto the front.

3. Add a small black pom pom for the nose.

4. Pull apart cotton balls and glue them around the top, sides, and bottom to create fluffy fur and paws.

5. Add small black dots to the cotton for paw details.

Penguin

1. Cover or paint the toilet roll black and let dry.

2. Cut an oval from white paper and glue it to the front for the penguin’s belly.

3. Add googly eyes.

4. Cut a small triangle from yellow/orange paper for the beak and glue below the eyes.

5. Cut flippers and feet from black and yellow paper and attach.

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Opportunities to Make This a Learning Moment

While crafting, invite conversation and curiosity with questions like:

• Where do polar bears and penguins live?

• What do Arctic animals need to survive cold weather?

• How is a penguin different from a polar bear?

• Why do some animals have fur and others have feathers?

This turns a simple craft into educational sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Vocabulary Words to Weave In

• Arctic

• Polar

• Habitat

• Mammal

• Feathers

• Fur

• Cold climate

• Ice

• Snow

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Make your own arctic week!

This craft is featured in the GoodnightFox Homeschool Planner – January Week 3: Arctic Animals Theme.

During this week, children explore:

• Arctic habitats

• Animal characteristics

• Cold weather adaptations

• Fine motor and creative expression

This toilet roll craft pairs beautifully with Arctic-themed books, animal flashcards, and sensory play trays included in your January learning flow.

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Learning Extensions

Extend the activity with these GoodnightFox Arctic Animals resources:

• Arctic Animals Flashcards – perfect for vocabulary building and animal recognition

• Arctic Animals Printables – matching, tracing, and early learning activities

• Winter & Arctic Sensory Play Ideas – pair the craft with cotton “snow,” white pom poms, or icy blue sensory fillers

These materials help reinforce learning through play while keeping your homeschool days simple and cohesive.

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Why We Love This Craft

✔ Uses recycled materials
✔ Budget-friendly and low prep
✔ Supports fine motor skills
✔ Encourages creative expression
✔ Fits seamlessly into homeschool planning

If you’re building a winter homeschool routine filled with easy sensory play setups, educational crafts, and themed learning, this Toilet Roll Arctic Animals Craft is a must-add to your January plans.

Want more Arctic Animals activities? Explore the full GoodnightFox Arctic collection and homeschool planner for done-for-you learning that feels fun, not overwhelming ❄️🐧🐻‍❄️

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Arctic Week Reading List

If you’re following along in the Homeschool Planner, don’t forget to check out these great Arctic Themed Books.

• The Bear Snores On

• Penguin Problems

• Little Polar Bear

• Way Up in the Arctic

• If You Were a Penguin

DIY Snow Globe Party Favors or Classroom Favors for Kids: Easy and Magical Craft!

If you’re on the hunt for unique and adorable party favors or classroom gifts for kids, look no further! These DIY snow globe favors are not only charming but also fun to make. Perfect for winter-themed events, holiday parties, or even as a special classroom treat, these snow globes will be a hit with both kids and parents alike.

Using simple materials like clear plastic baubles, foam beads, and acrylic charms, you can create stunning and personalized snow globes that are sure to leave a lasting impression. Here’s how you can create these beautiful snow globe favors step by step, so you can wow your guests or students with a handmade treasure they’ll adore!

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Why These Snow Globe Favors Are Perfect for Any Occasion

• Cost-Effective: These DIY snow globes won’t break the bank! You can get all the supplies easily, including acrylic charms and printable collars from GoodnightFox, and bulk foam beads for filling.

• Customizable: The design possibilities are endless! You can mix and match different acrylic charms, beads, and ribbon colors to match any event theme.

• Fun and Interactive: Kids will love shaking their snow globes and watching the “snow” swirl around the charming figurines inside.

• Durable and Safe: Unlike glass snow globes, these are made from sturdy plastic, making them kid-friendly and durable.

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Supplies You’ll Need:

• Clear plastic baubles (available at most craft stores or online)

• White and blue foam beads

• Wooden snowflakes

• Acrylic charms from GoodnightFox (choose charms to match your theme)

• Printable snow globe collars from GoodnightFox

• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

• Ribbon for wrapping

• Classroom: Photos of each student in the class (ideally print, cut, and laminated)

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Gather Your Supplies: Before starting, make sure you have all your supplies within easy reach. You can find the acrylic charms and printable collars at GoodnightFox, and the rest of the materials can be sourced from your local craft store.

2. Assemble the Bauble

• Begin by opening the clear plastic bauble.

• Choose an acrylic charm from GoodnightFox that fits your theme, whether it’s wintery snowmen, stars, or even a personalized letter charm.

• Using your hot glue gun, carefully attach the charm to the inside bottom of the bauble. Let it dry completely before moving on to the next step.

3. Add the Snow

• Now comes the fun part! Add white and blue foam beads to simulate snow. You can also sprinkle in wooden snowflakes for a touch of wintery magic.

• Don’t overfill the bauble – you want to leave enough space for the snow to move around when it’s shaken.

4. Attach the Printable Collar

• Once you’ve filled the bauble with beads and snowflakes, it’s time to add the finishing touch. Use the snow globe collar printables from GoodnightFox to wrap around the top of the bauble where the two halves meet.

• Secure the collar with a little hot glue for a polished look.

5. Finish with Ribbon

• Wrap a ribbon around the collar of the snow globe for a final decorative touch. Choose a color that matches your event theme—whether it’s a classic winter white, icy blue, or something more festive.

• Tie a bow and trim any excess ribbon for a neat finish.

6. Display or Gift!

• Your DIY snow globe is now ready to be displayed or handed out as a favor! These make perfect party favors for kids’ winter birthdays, holiday celebrations, or as a delightful classroom gift.

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Tips for Success

• Personalize It: You can add small name tags to each snow globe, making them extra special for the recipient.

• Add Glitter: For a more magical snow globe effect, sprinkle in a little iridescent glitter along with the foam beads.

• Customize the Charm: GoodnightFox offers a variety of acrylic charms, so whether you’re making a batch for a birthday party, winter festival, or even a back-to-school event, you can find the perfect charm to match the occasion.

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Why These Snow Globes Stand Out as Party and Classroom Favors

• Engaging Craft: These snow globes are more than just a gift – they are an interactive experience that children will love shaking and watching as the snow swirls.

• DIY Fun: Crafting these snow globes can be a fun activity to do with kids, adding even more excitement to your event or classroom party.

• Memorable Keepsakes: Unlike other favors that are quickly forgotten, these snow globes serve as a special keepsake that children can cherish long after the party is over.

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Create Magical Memories with DIY Snow Globe Favors

These DIY snow globe favors are the perfect way to add a personal and magical touch to any event. Whether you’re making them for a classroom holiday party, birthday celebration, or even as a gift for a special occasion, they’re sure to impress! Easy to make, budget-friendly, and totally customizable, these snow globe party favors are a must-try for your next kid-friendly event. Head over to GoodnightFox to get your acrylic charms and printable collars to get started on this fun project today!

With detailed instructions, the right materials, and a little creativity, these snow globe favors are sure to stand out as the most talked-about keepsake at your event.

For this activity, you can follow the instructions below:

Supplies:

1. Printable stand

2. Christmas ornaments plastic non breakable (I used 70mm)

3. Hot Glue

4. Filler: White poms, sprinkles, glitter, foam balls, snowflakes

5. Acrylic Charm

Steps:

1. Print out the stands on 80lb cardstock

2. Cut out as many stands as you’d like to make

3. Assemble the stands by hot gluing the ends together

4. Take the acrylic charm and hot glue it to the inside of the bauble facing outward. Leave enough room from the edge that when put together, it doesn’t pop off

5. Fill the bauble with filler! You can use as much or as little as you want.

6. Snap the bauble together

7. Put a thin line of glue around the top of the base. Set the bauble on top level with the notch for the hanger on top.

8. Tie a ribbon around the base for a cute added detail

9. Tie a ribbon around the hanger on top of you want them to be like Christmas tree ornaments

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Extend the Learning with a Snow & Ice Week

If your child loved making these DIY snow globe party favors, this activity fits perfectly into Week 2: Snow & Ice inside my Preschool Homeschool Planner. That week is designed to turn winter crafts like this into meaningful learning moments through hands-on play.

Inside the planner, Snow & Ice week includes:

• Simple math activities using winter-themed counting and patterns

• Sensory play ideas that explore texture, temperature, and cause & effect

• Literacy activities with winter vocabulary and storytelling prompts

• Easy art and craft extensions that build on projects like snow globes

• A flexible daily rhythm so learning feels calm, playful, and doable

If you’re looking for a way to turn fun seasonal crafts into a full week of learning—without extra prep—the planner lays it all out for you in one place.

👉 You can explore the Preschool Homeschool Planner here!