Easy Popsicle Stick Pencil Holder Craft for Kids

Looking for an easy popsicle stick pencil holder craft for kids? This fun DIY craft is a creative way for children to make their own desk organizer using simple supplies and lots of imagination. Kids will love decorating their pencil holder while creating something useful they can actually use every day.

This easy pencil holder craft is perfect for back-to-school activities, rainy afternoons, classroom art, or homemade teacher gifts. Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary-aged kids can personalize their pencil holders with paint, stickers, pom poms, buttons, or favorite colors to make each one unique.

One of the best things about this popsicle stick craft is that it combines creativity with purpose. Once finished, kids can use their pencil holder to organize markers, crayons, pencils, or other small desk supplies at home or in the classroom.

If you liked this Popsicle Stick Pencil Holder Craft you will also like these other popsicle stick crafts Popsicle Stick Otter, Popsicle Stick Sheep, Popsicle Stick Bookmarks, Popsicle Stick Picture Frame and Popsicle Stick Ghosts.

Skills This Craft Builds

This popsicle stick pencil holder craft helps children practice important developmental skills while creating something useful.

Kids practice:

• Fine motor skills
• Hand-eye coordination
• Creativity
• Planning and sequencing
• Following directions
• Problem-solving

Great Times to Make This Craft
Back to School

Back to School

Help kids get excited for school with a personalized pencil holder.

Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Add pencils or markers for a handmade classroom gift.

Homework Station Organization

Encourage kids to organize supplies at home.

Rainy Day Craft

A creative indoor activity that ends with something useful.

SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG

• Washi tape
• 16 Large popsicle sticks
• Construction paper
• Glue stick
• Paper plate
• Scissors
• Pencil

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Best Ages for This Craft

Preschoolers

Younger children can help decorate while adults assist with assembly and hot glue.

Kindergarteners

Kindergarten

Elementary Kids

Older kids often enjoy building and personalizing their pencil holder independently.

Pencil Holder Craft Variations

Back-to-School Pencil Holder

Decorate with school colors, names, or favorite subjects for a fun desk accessory.

Teacher Gift Pencil Holder

Fill the finished holder with pencils or markers for a thoughtful handmade teacher appreciation gift.

Rainbow Pencil Holder

Use bright colors, glitter, or patterned paper to create a cheerful desk organizer.

Animal-Themed Holder

Turn the pencil holder into a fun character like a monster, unicorn, or animal face.

Step 1

• Cover each of the 16 large popsicle sticks using a variety of washi tape
• Trim around the edges and press down any rough edges of tape

This craft looks very simple, but let me warn you that it is a little bit more complicated that it seems. First, you need to have a little bit of patience for repetitive activities because covering each stick with wash tape can take some time. Then you also need to be willing to fix problems as they arise. Like if a stick comes loose or the washi tape doesn’t go on just perfect. Children or adults who are easily frustrated may need to start with a craft that is a little more forgiving. But if you are up for the challenge, the end result is worth the work.

Step 2

• Cut a strip of construction paper on the horizontal, just taller than the length of a popsicle stick
• To make the line straight, fold and crease first

Step 3

• Glue the popsicle sticks across the piece of paper, leaving about 1/2 of paper sticking out the bottom as pictured
• Press firmly and let the glue dry before moving on to the next step

Step 4

• Snip along the bottom of the paper, each snip about 1/2 apart
• Glue the paper into a circle so that the popsicle sticks touch all the way around

Step 5

• Trace the bottom of the circle onto the middle of the paper plate using a pencil
• Cut out the circle, making sure that it is small enough not to be seen outside of the popsicle stick collection
• Generously glue the circle onto the bottom of the popsicle sticks
• Use the eraser of the pencil to secure the bottom of the pencil holder
• Allow the glue to dry thoroughly

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