Are you looking to make a homemade rocket craft with the kids? If so, here is a fantastic step by step tutorial to make your very own space rocket craft using a toilet tube.
This is a fantastic recycled craft project and is a great way to get the kids interested in space and the solar system. You can build a homemade model rocket using the space rocket template at the end of this post.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Perfect for Little Explorers: Great for teaching about space while crafting.
- Customizable Rockets: Add glitter, stickers, or even a “flame” for extra spark!
- Endless Playtime: Once the rocket’s made, let the adventure begin—zooming through the living room!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Tissue paper roll
- Coloured craft papers
- Coloured cardstock paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Craft glue
🖌️ How To Make a Homemade Rocket
Here are the instructions for your toilet tube space rocket
- Step 1: We’ll need both craft papers and cardstock papers for this project. Use craft papers to cover the toilet paper roll and to make the round windows of the rocket. Use cardstock papers for the top cone and the stands of the rocket. To get started, use a coloured craft paper to cover the entire outer surface of the tissue paper roll.
- Step 2: Select craft papers and cardstock papers for tracing the template patterns. Trace the 2 round shapes on craft papers and trace the rest of the patterns on cardstock papers.
- Step 3: Take the pattern for the cone and apply glue along any one of its straight end. Bring the 2 straight ends together by overlapping them and joining them along the glued part. Press hold the glued part for a while to make sure that the cone shape is secured.
- Step 4: Take the craft paper covered tissue paper roll and stick the 2 round shaped papers on it.
- Step 5: Cut a 1-inch slit from the bottom open end of the roll; you will need to cut 4 slits on the bottom end of the roll cross-wise. Also cut slits along the red marked lines on the stand patterns.
- Step 6: Take any one of the stand patterns and attach it with the roll by inserting it through the slits.
- Step 7: Similarly attach the rest of the stand cutouts.
- Step 8: Finally attach the cone on the top end of the tissue paper roll rocket.
Your homemade space rocket craft is now ready.
💡 Pro Tip: Organize a mini "launch day" where kids can present their rockets, share their stories, and simulate takeoffs, fostering a sense of accomplishment and community.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Incorporate a Storyline: Create a backstory for your rocket, such as a mission to Mars or a rescue operation, to make the crafting experience more engaging and imaginative.
- Add Interactive Elements: Design movable parts like spinning thrusters or detachable modules using brads or Velcro to enhance playability.
- Use Glow-in-the-Dark Paint: Apply glow-in-the-dark paint to certain areas of the rocket to make it stand out during nighttime adventures.
- Create a Launch Pad: Build a simple launch pad using cardboard and decorate it with control panels and fuel tanks to set the scene for your rocket's journey.
- Incorporate Educational Facts: Attach small tags with interesting space facts or rocket science tidbits to combine learning with creativity.
- Design a Space Crew: Craft tiny astronauts or aliens from clay or paper to accompany your rocket, adding characters to your space narrative.
💭 FAQs
Absolutely! Use recycled materials like old magazines for decoration or repurpose cardboard from packaging. This teaches kids about sustainability while crafting.
You can integrate lessons on basic physics concepts like thrust and gravity, or discuss the history of space exploration. This makes the craft both fun and informative.
Consider adding movable parts like spinning fins or a detachable nose cone using brads or Velcro. This allows children to engage more actively with the craft, enhancing their imaginative play.
Yes, you can use glow-in-the-dark paint or stickers to make your rocket shine in the dark. This adds an exciting element for nighttime play or as a decorative piece in a child's room.
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Download Template
Download your free Printable Space Rocket Template here!
Homemade Rocket Craft For Kids
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Tissue paper roll
- Coloured craft papers
- Coloured cardstock paper
- Pencil
- Craft glue
Instructions
- We’ll need both craft papers and cardstock papers for this project.
- Use craft papers to cover the toilet paper roll and to make the round windows of the rocket.
- Use cardstock papers for the top cone and the stands of the rocket.
- To get started, use a coloured craft paper to cover the entire outer surface of the tissue paper roll.
- Select craft papers and cardstock papers for tracing the template patterns.
- Trace the 2 round shapes on craft papers and trace the rest of the patterns on cardstock papers.
- Take the pattern for the cone and apply glue along any one of its straight end.
- Bring the 2 straight ends together by overlapping them and joining them along the glued part.
- Press hold the glued part for a while to make sure that the cone shape is secured.
- Take the craft paper covered tissue paper roll and stick the 2 round shaped papers on it.
- Cut a 1-inch slit from the bottom open end of the roll; you will need to cut 4 slits on the bottom end of the roll crosswise.
- Also, cut slits along the red marked lines on the stand patterns.
- Take any one of the stand patterns and attach it with the roll by inserting it through the slits.
- Similarly, attach the rest of the stand cutouts.
- Finally, attach the cone on the top end of the tissue paper roll rocket.
- Your homemade space rocket craft is now ready.
- Enjoy!
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