Toilet Paper Roll Astronaut Craft
Get ready to blast off into creativity with this fun and easy Astronaut Toilet Paper Roll Craft that brings outer space adventures right to your craft table.
If your kids love outer space crafts, astronaut activities, and easy crafts for kids, this toilet paper roll astronaut is a perfect hands-on project.
Using simple materials like a cardboard tube, craft paper, glue, and a free printable template, kids can create their very own astronaut along with a matching moon toilet paper roll.
Inspired by real space exploration and missions like Artemis II, this craft gives kids a fun way to celebrate walking on the moon while imagining future space travel.
This easy outer space craft is great for preschool crafts, kindergarten crafts, and elementary-aged kids. The 3D design makes it especially exciting, turning a simple cardboard tube into a standing astronaut figure.
Paired with the moon craft, kids can build their own mini lunar scene and act out space missions, moon landings, and rocket adventures. It’s a fun combination of crafting, storytelling, and imaginative play that keeps kids engaged.
Parents and teachers will appreciate how simple and budget-friendly this craft is. It’s a great way to reuse materials while creating something fun and educational. This craft fits perfectly into space crafts for kids, classroom crafts, homeschool activities, and STEM projects focused on space exploration and astronauts.
When to Make this Astronaut Craft
- During a space or astronomy unit, this craft helps kids visualize astronauts and the moon in a hands-on way, reinforcing what they are learning through creative play
- When learning about moon landings, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate walking on the moon. Kids can recreate historic moments and imagine future missions like Artemis II using their astronaut and moon figures
- For STEM activities, this craft blends creativity with science by introducing concepts about space travel, astronauts, and exploration
- During classroom or homeschool craft time, it works as an engaging, low-prep project that encourages creativity and fine motor skills
- On a rainy day or during indoor playtime, it provides a fun, screen-free activity that keeps kids entertained
- For summer crafts for kids, it’s a great boredom buster that mixes learning with hands-on fun
- At a space themed birthday party, this craft doubles as both an activity and a take-home creation kids will love
- During themed weeks like space camp or science week, it fits perfectly alongside books and other outer space activities
You’ll love this craft because it’s simple, creative, and full of imaginative possibilities. Turning a basic toilet paper roll into an astronaut and moon set makes this craft both eco-friendly and exciting, while the connection to real space exploration like Artemis II adds an educational layer that makes it even more meaningful.
Ways to Use this Astronaut Craft once it’s Finished
- Use as a standing astronaut figure for imaginative play and storytelling
- Pair with the moon toilet paper roll to act out walking on the moon and space missions
- Create an outer space scene with rockets, stars, and planets for display or play
- Incorporate into a space unit study about astronauts, the moon, and Artemis II
- Use as a decoration for a space themed bedroom, classroom, or bulletin board
- Add to a STEM or science center as a hands-on learning prop
- Use as a fun project for show-and-tell or school presentations
Now that you’re ready to get started, follow the step-by-step tutorial below using the free printable template to create your own astronaut and moon toilet paper roll craft and bring outer space adventures to life.
How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Astronaut
Supplies
- Colored craft papers
- Template
- Craft glue
- Pencil
- A pair of scissors
- Cardboard tube
- Markers
Download and print out the astronaut craft. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Select colored craft papers and a toilet paper roll cup for the craft. Trace the template patterns on the selected craft papers and cut them out.
Glue the face cutout to the astronaut helmet base cutout.
Take the communicator device cutouts and glue them on both sides of the helmet base.
Glue the helmet bottom base/ support cutout to the bottom side of the helmet base.
Use markers to draw the face on the astronaut.
Prepare a paper to cover the toilet paper roll. This will be the body part of the astronaut.
Glue the button box and the boot cutouts to the prepared paper.
Glue the strip cutout along the bottom side of the button box and glue the 2 curved strips on both sides of the button box.
Use markers to draw buttons and other details of the astronaut suit.
Take the toilet paper roll and cover it with the prepared astronaut suit base paper.
Glue the astronaut head pattern to the top edge of the paper covered toilet paper roll.
Prepare the Moon cutout.
Use a marker to draw the outline and spots on the Moon cutout.
Cover a toilet paper roll with black craft paper.
Glue the paper Moon to the black paper covered toilet paper roll.
This Astronaut Toilet Paper Roll Craft is a perfect mix of easy crafts for kids, outer space activities, and creative play. Whether you’re planning preschool crafts, classroom crafts, or STEM projects, this astronaut and moon craft is sure to be a favorite.
