Make a fun back to school activity with this free printable pencil craft for kids. Simply print, color, cut, and glue to make a cute pencil with eyes and a smile.
Looking for a fun and easy back to school craft? This build a pencil craft is perfect. It’s cute, simple, and a great way to get kids excited for the new school year.
Kids will love making their own pencil with eyes and a big smile. It’s a fun way to get creative and practice scissor skills too.
This is a great craft for preschool, kindergarten, or even older kids. You can use it at home, in the classroom, or for a first day of school activity.
I love crafts like this because they bring a little joy to the start of the school year. Kids feel proud when they see their finished pencil. It’s a great way to help them feel excited about learning.
This pencil craft is one of our favorite back to school activities. It’s easy for little hands and doesn’t take a lot of time. That makes it perfect for busy teachers and parents.
You can use this activity on the first day of school, during a back to school party, or even at home on a rainy day.
It’s also a fun way to open up conversations. Ask your child, “What are you most excited about this school year?” Let the pencil craft be the start of something great.
Ready to make your own? Grab the free printable and start crafting today.
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How To Video
Please watch the YouTube video below for a video tutorial on how to make the craft.
Supplies Needed
- Free craft template (link below)
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue
How to Make the Pencil Craft
Step 1: Print
Print out the free pencil craft template. Everything you need is on one page. See link below.
Step 2: Color
Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to color your pencil.
Step 3: Cut
Cut out all the pieces.
Step 4: Glue Together
Now it’s time to build. Glue the pieces together to make your very own pencil.
Ways To Modify This Craft
You can even turn it into a name tag. Just write your child’s name on the pencil. It’s a fun way to decorate a desk or cubby.
Or use it as a template to trace the pencil shapes onto colored paper. Or use googly eyes instead of the paper ones.
This craft also works well for a classroom bulletin board. Imagine a whole row of smiling pencils. Each one is different and full of personality.
Pencil Craft
The pencil craft is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Click on the link below for the craft template.
I hope you enjoy making this pencil with your kids.
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