Author: If you’re looking for an easy back-to-school craft that’s both adorable and inexpensive, this Popsicle Stick Pencil Craft is a perfect choice. Made with just a couple of craft sticks, some paint, and our free printable template, this smiling pencil character is sure to brighten up any classroom, homeschool space, or homework station.
Kids will love giving their pencil a personality with big eyes, a happy smile, and waving arms. It’s a fun way to celebrate the start of a new school year while getting creative with simple supplies you may already have at home.
One of my favorite things about this project is how easy it is to put together. A pair of popsicle sticks quickly transforms into a cheerful pencil character that looks like it’s ready for the first day of school.
This craft is great for younger kids because it includes painting, cutting, gluing, and assembling simple pieces. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to talk about school supplies, learning, and all the exciting things that come with a new school year.
Supplies You’ll Need for your Popsicle Stick Pencil Craft
You only need a few basic craft supplies to make this cute pencil character. Popsicle sticks form the pencil body, while yellow paint and colorful construction paper bring it to life.
Add some glue, scissors, and a marker, and you’ll have everything needed to create this cheerful back-to-school craft using our free printable template.
For this popsicle stick pencil craft, gather the below items…
- Popsicle sticks
- Yellow paint
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Marker
- Free printable template
How to Make a Popsicle Stick Pencil
Start by painting two popsicle sticks yellow. Set them aside and allow them to dry completely.
Once the paint has dried, carefully cut a diagonal line across the bottom of each stick to create the pointed pencil shape. Glue the two sticks side by side to form the body of the pencil.
Print and cut out the template pieces. Trace them onto the appropriate colors of construction paper and cut them out.
Assemble the pencil pieces following the template. Glue the pink eraser section to the top of the popsicle sticks and add the black band underneath it.
Next, attach the smile to give your pencil a cheerful expression. Cut out your eyes, these are going to make the pencil suddenly come alive.
Glue on the eyes, you can really start to see the personality shining through right?
Cut out the arm templates, and the piece for the end of the pencil where the lead comes out.
Add the arms to each side so your pencil looks like it’s waving hello. How cute!
Finish by attaching the pencil tip to the bottom. Use a marker to add the small graphite point at the very end of the pencil.
Once everything is dry, your happy pencil friend is ready to display!
A Fun Back-to-School Activity
This craft is perfect for the first week of school, classroom parties, homeschool lessons, or simply getting kids excited about learning. The finished pencils look adorable displayed on bulletin boards, tucked into notebooks, or hung up as back-to-school decorations.
Children can even personalize their pencil characters with different facial expressions, names, or accessories to make each one unique.
Popsicle stick crafts are so much fun to make, and this is a super cute one!
Download the Free Printable Template PDF
Ready to make your own cheerful pencil character? Download the free printable template below, gather your supplies, and enjoy a fun afternoon of crafting together.
This Popsicle Stick Pencil Craft is such a fun way to get kids excited about heading back to school. It’s simple enough for younger children to make, but still turns out cute enough that they’ll be proud to display it.
Whether you’re crafting at home, in the classroom, or with a group of kids, this smiling pencil is sure to bring plenty of smiles. Be sure to grab the free template and have fun creating your own little pencil friend!
More Back-to-School Crafts
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to get creative. From school bus crafts and apple projects to classroom decorations and printable activities, there are so many fun ways to celebrate a brand-new school year with kids.
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- School Bus Craft
- Back to School Wreath
If you make this popsicle stick pencil craft, I’d love to see how it turns out! Be sure to share your finished creations with friends and family, and don’t forget to save this idea for your next back-to-school crafting day.
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