Toilet Paper Roll Birds in a Nest Craft (Easy Spring Craft for Kids)
Looking for a cute and eco-friendly spring craft for kids? This toilet paper roll birds in a nest craft is a fun, hands-on activity that’s perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary learners. Using simple recycled materials, kids can create adorable baby birds nestled in a cozy nest while building fine motor skills and creativity.
This craft is too cute and allows the maker to totally personalized their bird. Get creative and make your own new bird or make your bird to look like your favorite bird in nature. The tufted titmouse is my favorite, I love to watch them at the bird feeder in my backyard.
This is a great opportunity to set up a walk in the park with your child to explore and locate birds. Let your child be inspired by real birds they see or let them recreate one of their favorite birds they encounter on the walk. You can also visit your local library and check out nonfiction books about birds.
Why This Bird Nest Craft Is Great for Kids 🐣
This recycled craft helps children:
- ✋ Strengthen fine motor skills
- ♻️ Learn about reusing and recycling materials
- 🎨 Express creativity and imagination
- 🐦 Explore bird and nature themes
- 🌈 Enjoy a low-prep, hands-on activity
Supplies Needed ✂️
You’ll only need a few simple supplies for this bird nest craft:
- 🧻 Toilet paper rolls
- 🎨 Construction paper and paint
- ✂️ Scissors
- 🧴 Glue stick or craft glue
- 🖍️ Markers or crayons
- 🧺 Brown paper, shredded paper, or yarn or moss (for the nest)
💡 Tip: Paper rolls can be cut in half to make smaller birds or to create multiple birds per nest.
Step 1: Create the Bird's Body
To make your toilet paper roll bird, begin by folding one end together and staple.
Fold and staple the toilet paper roll together.
Next, fold the toilet paper roll together and then cut and shape the end of the toilet paper roll. You will round it and create a beak shape towards the middle. You may need to assist your child with this step. After, use a hot glue gun to glue the ends together.
Step 2: Add Details to the Bird
Use the scraps of the toilet paper tube to create a beak for the birds. Completely paint the toilet paper tube white. Allow it to dry and then get to work painting your bird.
Use paint to make your bird.
Step 3: Make a Nest
You can also create a nest for your birds. It is easy to make with a simple brown paper bag and moss or shredder paper. ( both available at the Dollar Tree) Cut the bag down and then fold the edges over and shape it into a circular shape.
Create nest for your birds.
Once you have the nest shape, add some moss or paper to the inside of the bag. You can also glue some around the top and outside.
Add moss or paper to your nest.
Step 4: Add the Birds to the Nest
Add your birds to and around the nest to finish the project. Encourage your child to create a story or the play with the nest and birds.
Tips & Variations
Use these ideas to adapt the craft for different ages and settings:
Helpful Tips 📝
- 🏫 Prep bird bodies ahead of time for classrooms
- 🌸 Encourage kids to name their birds
Fun Variations
- 🐣 Baby Birds: Add multiple small birds to one nest
- 🌈 Patterned Birds: Decorate with dots, stripes, or feathers
- 🌿 Nature Nest: Use twigs, leaves, or paper grass
- 📚 Story Starter: Have kids create a short story about their bird
Looking for more animal inspired crafts? Try some other crafts on my page!
Kim
Kim
Learning Extensions
This activity is perfect for practicing:
- ✋ Fine motor skill development
- 🐦 Bird and nature recognition
- 🎨 Creative expression
- 🧠 Following step-by-step directions
- 🌱 Environmental awareness
For older kids, challenge them to:
- 📝 Write facts about birds or nests
- 🔢 Count how many birds are in the nest
- 🌍 Compare different types of bird nests
- 📖 Pair the craft with a spring or bird-themed book
Perfect For 🌼
- 🏫 Preschool and kindergarten craft centers
- 🏡 Homeschool spring units
- 🌸 Spring and bird-themed lessons
- ♻️ Earth Day activities
- 🎨 Low-prep classroom crafts
Final Thoughts
This Toilet Paper Roll Birds in a Nest Craft is a sweet and meaningful way to celebrate spring while encouraging creativity and early learning. Kids love making their own birds, and parents and teachers appreciate how simple, budget-friendly, and educational this craft is.
If you try this activity, be sure to save it for later and share your finished birds — I’d love to see how yours turn out! 🐦✨
💬 Leave a comment with your favorite bird color idea!
📸 Tag #craftymamabirdnc on Instagram so I can see your bird nest crafts!
