5 Paper Toys for Kids

These paper crafts for kids will help keep them occupied and having fun while saving you money!

By: Dana Byerwalter, Editor, AllFreePaperCrafts.com

Tell your kids to take a break from video games and make any of these 5 Paper Toys for Kids. These fantastic kids paper crafts are a great way to keep kids occupied. Not only will they make a fun new toy out of paper, but the kids will get to play with these toys when they're done making them!

From checkers to memory matching to toy instruments, these paper crafts are as fun to play with as they are to create. Each idea is super different from the next but all will appeal to children of any age group.

You can find full tutorials of these and more paper crafts inside of our free eBook, Paper Crafts for Kids: 10 Paper Toys, Printable Paper Dolls, and Other Kids Craft Ideas.

Paper Toys for Kids

Mega Memory Match Game: Take memory match games to an entirely new level when you make them GIANT! This fun game is a piece of cake to make and kids will love running around the yard to find the matching tiles.
Toilet Paper Roller Shaker Set: Your kids can start their very own band with (believe it or not) toilet paper rolls! Grab a few basic materials like construction paper and markers to decorate the brand new instruments. Your kids will begin their musical journey with a super simple shaker craft.
Crafty Checkerboard: Don't spend a fortune on checker boards! Instead, make your own with cardstock and foam core. Your kids can make a game with paper in their favorite colors. Best of all, you'll never need to worry about missing game pieces because you can always make more!
Printable Burger Memory Match Game: Perhaps the most clever printable game ever created, this delicious matching game is simple as pie to make and super cute to play with. Your kids can help cut out the matching burger pieces and get to work searching for the similar grill marks and ketchup squiggles.
Making Faces Printable Game: The kids can make their own paper dolls and funny faces with this printable game. They can arrange the expressions and accessories on the little paper person. This paper game will keep the kids occupied for hours!