Here are 65+ of the BEST toilet paper roll activities for toddlers and preschoolers! From sensory bins to crafts to learning activities and more!

Whether you call them cardboard tubes, toilet paper rolls, poster rolls, gift wrap tubes or paper towel rolls – they are hands down one of the best ways to entertain your toddler on the cheap!

Here are over 65 super fun and super easy ways to teach and play with your toddler or preschooler using cardboard tubes.

I have organized this amazing list into four helpful sections to make it easier for you to find the type of activity you are looking for:

• Learning Activities (including literacy and numeracy activities);
• Easy kid-friendly Crafts (i.e. your toddler or preschooler can actually do these crafts with a little help);
• Sensory Bins; and
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Activities

20+ Toilet Paper Roll Learning Activities

1. Tube Pattern Matching by Happy Toddler Playtime
2. PLAY DOUGH & CARDBOARD TUBES by Learning 4 Kids
3. Cardboard Tubes Shape Match by A Crafty Living
4. Alphabet Drop by Happy Toddler Playtime
5. Cardboard Tube Counting Activities by Color Made Happy
6. Feed the Caterpillars: Pom Pom Sort by Happy Toddler Playtime

7. ABC Tube – easy letter matching activity by Busy Toddler
8. ABC Toilet Paper Tunnels by Happy Toddler Playtime
9. Busy Hands: Cardboard Tube Printmaking by Sand in My Toes
10. Cardboard Tube Yarn Threading by Happy Toddler Playtime
11. Fine motor Play from Recyclables by Teach Me Mommy
12. Hot Glue Cardboard Tube Rollers by HSES Arty Party
13. Cardboard Tube Snowflakes by Happy Toddler Playtime

14. Make a GIANT dinosaur out of toilet paper rolls by Your Modern Family
15. Balloon Bug Tennis – by Happy Toddler Playtime

16. Clothespin Pull: Toddler Fine Motor Game by Days With Grey
17. Button Match by Happy Toddler Playtime

18. Holey Toilet Paper Threading by A Crafty Living
19. DIY Recycled Toilet Paper Roll Building Blocks by Swoodson Says
20. CARDBOARD BEADS THREADING ACTIVITY FOR TODDLERS by The Imagination Tree
21. Pouch Lid Drop by Happy Toddler Playtime

22. Toilet Paper Roll Haircuts by A Crafty Living
23. Fine motor cardboard tube challenge for kids by Laughing Kids Learn
24. Word Families Tubes by Mother Could
25. Tube Counting by Happy Toddler Playtime
26. ALPHABET PING-PONG DROP LITERACY GAME by The Imagination Tree
27. Preschooler Colour Matching Activity by Days with Grey

20+ Fun & Easy Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

1. TOILET PAPER ROLL BUTTERFLY CRAFT by The Resourceful Mama
2. Bird Finder Binoculars by The Art Blog
3. Toilet Paper Roll Airplane Crafts for Kids by Sunshine Whispers
4. Cardboard Tube Bee Craft for Kids Using Yarn by Buggy and Buddy
5. Toilet Paper Roll Butterflies – The Best Ideas for Kids
6. Rocket Paper Roll Craft by Look We’re Learning
7. Cute Paper Tube Lion Craft by Hello Wonderful
8. Cardboard Tube Shape Stamping by Crafty Morning
9. Paper Towel Tube Snake Craft by Munchkins and Moms
10. Recycled Birdhouse Craft by Rhythms of Play
11. CARDBOARD TUBE FAMILY CRAFT by Fantastic Fun and Learning
12. Paper Plate Dinosaur Kids Craft by I Heart Arts n Crafts
13. TOILET PAPER ROLL TRAIN CRAFT by Kids Activity Blog
14. Make Your Own Kaleidoscopes by The Crafting Chicks
15. TP Roll Monsters! by Danya Banya
16. Owl Paper Roll Craft Tutorial by The Centsible Life
17. TP Roll Super Hero Cuffs by Reading Confetti
18. Robot Toilet Paper Roll Craft by Glue Sticks & Gum Drops
19. How to make a tutti frutti kazoo out of a toilet paper roll by Today’s Parent
20. Paper Roll Flowers by The Best Ideas for Kids
21. Cardboard tube shakers by The Craft Train
22. DIY rain stick craft that actually sounds like rain! by Gift of Curiosity
23. Confetti Popper Toilet Paper Tubes by Smashed Peas and Carrots
24. Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder – Easy Camping Craft by The Joys of Boys
25. Make Apple Stamps Using a Toilet Paper Roll by Crafty Morning

15 Toilet Paper Roll Sensory Bins

1. The Drop Anything Sensory Bin for Toddlers by Happy Toddler Playtime
2. Pom Pom Ramps by Busy Toddler
3. Tubes & Funnels Sensory Table by The Imagination Tree
4. Tubes and Rice by Happy Toddler Playtime
5. SENSORY EXPLORATION WITH SAND by Learning 4 Kids
6. Caps and Rices Sensory Bin by Happy Toddler Playtime
7. ALPHABET ACTIVITIES: SEED SENSORY BIN by Growing Book by Book
8. Tubes and Caps by Happy Toddler Playtime
9. Car Ramp Sensory Bin by Mama Papa Bubba
10. Make a Recycled Sensory Bin by Busy Toddler
11. Apple Picking Sensory Bin by Mrs Plemons’ Kindergarten
12. Car Themed Sensory Bin for Toddlers and Preschoolers by Buggy and Buddy
13. Construction Sensory Bin by Keep Calm and Teach On
14. Tinker Box Inventor’s Kit by Busy Toddler
15. Christmas Tubes Sensory Bin by Happy Toddler Playtime

12+ Easy Cardboard Tube STEM Activities

1. Paper Towel Roll Domino Challenge by Happy Toddler Playtime
2. Paper Tube Race Track by 7 Days of Play
3. Magnetic Tubes by Happy Toddler Playtime
4. Tubes & Pumpkins by Happy Toddler Playtime
5. DIY Cardboard Tube Construction Toy by Pickle Bums
6. Sticky Wall Pom Pom Drop by Happy Toddler Playtime
7. BUILDING ACTIVITY FOR KIDS: STRAWS AND PAPER TOWEL ROLLS by Frugal Fun for Boys
8. Tubes and Christmas Baubles by Happy Toddler Playtime
9. Cardboard Tubes Sticky Wall by Happy Toddler Playtime
10. Building with Cardboard Tubes by PlayTivities
11. Easy Toilet Paper Run for Kids by Active Littles
12. Acorn Slides Fine Motor Activity by Happy Toddler Playtime
13. Toilet Paper Roll Seed Starters by Home Talk
14. Tubes and Easter Eggs by Happy Toddler Playtime
15. Magnetic Ball Run by Taming Little Monsters
16. Pooping Bunny Pom Pom Drop by Happy Toddler Playtime
17. DIY Magnetic Marble Run by Go Science Kids
18. Jingle Bell Magnetic Tubes by Happy Toddler Playtime
19. Pom Pom Tube Ramps by Busy Toddler

WILL YOU TRY ANY OF THESE CRAFTS OR ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR LITTLE ONE? PIN IT FOR LATER!!