Here is a fun craft for your kindergartner! We love making construction paper crafts like these Fall Pencil Toppers. They require very few materials and it’s a very hands on craft for the kiddos. Now, yes, you can purchase fancy versions but this construction paper version is quite simple to put together and when you want to switch to a different topper, it doesn’t feel bad to toss the old one out! Construction paper DIY Pencil Toppers add a fun accessory to your plain ole pencil! The possibilities of what to make are endless and Halloween pencil toppers with Halloween printed pencils are the perfect non-candy Halloween treat.
DIY Pencil Toppers With Paper
Easy construction paper crafts are a great way to pass the time on a rainy day. You won’t have to make special trips to craft stores. You most likely have all the supplies you need on hand. This great craft is easy to customize to your child’s whim. Use black construction paper to make bat pencil toppers. Use red and green to make apples. The options are endless. If you have printed scrapbook paper, you can even make printed paper flowers. Ok, let’s get started on this fun paper craft.
Supplies Needed For These DIY Construction Paper Crafts:
- Pencils
- Construction Paper (in different colors)
- Glue
- Scissors
How To Make Pencil Toppers With Paper:
Start clearing a work space on your table or counter. Then gather all of your supplies for the paper pencil toppers and head to a table.
Next, let your child decide what type of diy pencil toppers they would like to make. Anything works! We chose Fall themed pencil toppers. After all, apples are in season and these cute apple pencil toppers are a fun way to celebrate that. Additionally, Halloween is on its way. We decided to make Jack O Lanterns as our Halloween pencil toppers.
After your child decides what they’d like, sketch out the object on the appropriate colored construction paper. Then let him or her cut it out if they have learned cutting skills. This little project is great practice for developing fine motor skills. If the child is too young, just cut it out for him/her!
Once you have cut out the objects (you will need a front and a back), place glue on the back sides of your 2 cut-outs and place on either side of the pencil. Gentle press your cut out objects together and lay flat to dry. These are fall pencil toppers make fun accessories for your child’s pencil! When they are writing or drawing, the Pencil Topper is just a fun little object to see! You can make new ones for each season! Add a cake for their birthday month or make some different ones up for Halloween pencil toppers. The craft time possibilities are many!
Benefits of Pencil Toppers
Pencil toppers are popular for several reasons. They can add personality and fun to a pencil, making it more enjoyable to use. For children, they can make writing and drawing more engaging, which can be particularly helpful for those who struggle with focus or motivation. Additionally, pencil toppers can serve as fidget toys, providing a tactile experience that can help improve concentration and reduce anxiety.
Do you think your child would have fun making these DIY Pencil Toppers?! Feel free to come back and share with us what construction paper crafts your younger kids decided to make! Another easy peasy variation of this construction paper craft is to use popsicle sticks instead of pencils and add googly eyes. These make great homemade bookmarks.
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These simple construction paper crafts can provide hours of fun! Little hand just love construction paper art. Which activities with construction paper are your favorite?
Glenda Cates says
These construction paper craft ideas will make a cute gift for my son to give out in his classroom plus an inexpensive gift we can make in May for Teachers Appreciation week. As well as putting them in his Birthday Goody Bags so I can see us making these homemade pencil toppers all the time.