← All challenges
Paper Roll Octopus
A real octopus has 8 arms, and cutting strips is great scissor practice for little hands.
Grab this
- A toilet paper roll
- Scissors
- Markers
- A pencil
Do it in 3 steps
1
With a grown-up, cut 8 strips up from the bottom of the roll for legs.
2
Wrap each leg around a pencil to curl it.
3
Color it and draw a happy face!
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
5:00
⭐ Bonus round
Make an octopus family in different colors.
🧠 Why it works
A real octopus has 8 arms, and cutting strips is great scissor practice for little hands.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
Did you do it?
🛂 See your Maker Passport · 🏅 Print your Maker Award · 📷 Send it to the Maker Wall · 🖍️ Tinker Ted coloring pages
Get Ted's challenge every morning
One fun 5-minute challenge in your inbox each day. Free. For parents. Unsubscribe anytime.
More make it challenges
5:00LEFT
Let's go!