Looking for an easy DIY house craft for kids? Check out this adorable popsicle stick house on paper craft! With our printable template, all they have to do is lay down the popsicle sticks on the template and secure them with a tiny dab of glue. It’s that simple!
Kids will be so excited as they dive into creating their very own popsicle stick house on paper. Not only is it so much fun, but it’s also a fantastic way for the little ones to flex those fine motor skills and give those tiny hands a workout.
This activity is great to do with toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and young school kids. Depending on their age and skill levels, kids might need a little assistance from grown-ups.
If you’re on the lookout for something more advanced for older kids, like teens, we’ve got you covered. Check out this awesome 3D popsicle stick house we crafted earlier.
Supplies you need to make a popsicle stick house on paper
- Popsicle sticks
- PVA glue
- Foam paper
- One white A4 cardstock
- One white A4 construction paper
- Black sharpie (optional)
- Scissors
- Popsicle stick house printable template (You can download it by signing up for our newsletters below)
Steps to make a simple popsicle stick house on paper
Now that we’ve got all our supplies lined up, it’s time to make our mini popsicle stick house. This craft is fantastic for honing those budding engineering skills in the little ones. Plus, it’s a great way to spend some quality time together, bonding over a shared creative project.
Step 1
Download and print page 1 of the popsicle stick house template on a white A4 cardstock paper. Print page 2 on a white A4 construction paper. You can get access to our printable by signing up for our newsletters below.
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Step 2
Let’s start crafting our little popsicle stick house on paper!
Kids can now grab their favorite colored popsicle sticks. First up, we’re building a wall for our tiny house.
Just squeeze a tiny bit of glue onto the first popsicle stick shape. Then the kids can stick one popsicle stick right on it! Keep adding glue and sticking those sticks until our little wall is complete. And hey, if some sticks end up a little wonky, no worries! It’s all part of the fun!
Step 3
Alright, time to make the roof! Simply stick two popsicle sticks at the top. Easy peasy, right?
Step 4
Grab some foam paper and use the printable template to cut out the door, windows, and chimney.
Kids can use a black Sharpie to draw lines on the chimney, door, and window for an extra cool look! Now stick the foam shapes onto the house.
And there we have it, our adorable popsicle stick house on paper is all set! Wasn’t that super easy?
Ways to play with our popsicle stick house on paper
Here are some creative ways for kids to play with this cute little house!
Decorate the House
Let the kids use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to decorate the house. They can add flowers, clouds, draw characters, and include any other decorations they like.
Create a Story
Encourage the kids to invent stories or scenarios involving the popsicle stick house. They can imagine who lives there, or even create a whole world around the house.
Role-play
Kids can role-play with the popsicle stick house, using small toys or figurines. Extend the play by creating a whole neighborhood of popsicle stick houses on paper. Kids can make and arrange multiple houses to create a neighborhood.
Weather Play
Discuss different weather conditions with the kids, such as sunny days, rainy days, or snowy days. Then, have them draw corresponding scenes around the popsicle stick house to reflect each type of weather.
More popsicle stick crafts for preschoolers
Popsicle stick crafts are a fantastic way for kids to unleash their creativity! Whether it is making simple shapes or tackling more complex projects, popsicle sticks offer endless possibilities for kids to explore.
Check out some of our favorite popsicle stick craft ideas!
Popsicle stick haunted house craft: Get ready for some spooky fun with our cute popsicle stick haunted house craft! It’s an awesome Halloween project that is perfect for doing with kids, whether you’re at home or in the classroom. It also comes with free printable Halloween characters that you can jazz up your haunted house with.
Popsicle stick school bus craft: Get the kids excited about heading back to school with a cute popsicle stick school bus craft! As summer wraps up and the school days approach, there’s no better time for a fun back-to-school project. This adorable school bus craft is super easy to make and is a great way to get the kids involved in some imaginative play!
Popsicle stick dragonfly craft: This dragonfly craft is not only fun but also helps kids learn about these amazing insects. It is perfect for spring and summer crafting with preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary school kids. Simply attach a popsicle stick behind it to create a fun puppet for kids to play with.
Popsicle stick house: Learn how to build a popsicle stick house with this simple step-by-step tutorial. Kids can design their house and create walls, windows, fences, and stairs while developing engineering and math skills. This STEM craft is better suited as a bigger summer project, making it a great hands-on activity for adults to build together with kids.
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