Make Your Own Eiffel Tower- 3D Kids Craft

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic symbols of France. And now your child can make their own standing model with this easy 3D Eiffel Tower craft for kids!

All you have to do is print out the free template (download below), decorate it according to your preference, and then cut it out and glue it together.

Et voila! Your very own Eiffel Tower.

Since we studied France in our France learning unit, my three-and-a-half-year-old can now identify this famous landmark whenever he sees it in books or on TV. “Mommy, it’s the Eiffel Tower!” Super cute.

Follow the simple steps below to create your own 3D Eiffel Tower!

At the bottom of this page you’ll also find some interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower that you can discuss as you make your craft to learn more about this famous building.

Eiffel Tower Craft for Kids

Materials:

• Eiffel Tower 3D Craft printable (available for download below)
• Cardstock paper
• Scissors
• Glue (recommended: Elmer’s Multi-Purpose Glue or rubber cement)
• Paint
• Paintbrush
• Colored pencils/crayons (optional)

Instructions:

To start, print out the Eiffel Tower 3D Craft printable (available for download below). Be sure to print it on cardstock paper so that it’s strong enough to stand up when it’s completed.

If you’re coloring your Eiffel Tower with crayons or colored pencil, now is the time to do that. If you’re painting, it’s better to wait until it’s assembled so that the folding doesn’t peel the paint.

Next, cut out the outline of the Eiffel Towers. For a more finished look, cut out the small window in the middle of each tower as well. This isn’t required, but it is a nice effect in the final product.

Fold along the dotted lines, valley fold on the grey dotted lines, and mountain fold on the black dotted lines. The paper will fold like an accordion, each edge lining up with the next dotted line.

Next, glue each fold of the tower firmly together. I recommend using either craft glue, like Elmer’s Glue-All, or Rubber Cement for this so that the pages seal together securely.

Cut out the extra white pieces along the perimeter of the tower.

Finally, paint the tower in the colors of your choosing!

We went with red, white, and blue in honor of the French flag, but you can also go with the more traditional brown.

My son was quite tickled with the idea of having his very own Eiffel Tower! And he loved that it could stand up on its own.

Facts about the Eiffel Tower

Here are some interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower to discuss as you make your craft!

• The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France and is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
• Standing at 324 meters (1,063 feet) tall, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest man-made structure when it was completed in 1889.
• The tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel, a French engineer whose name is now synonymous with the tower.
• Originally, the Eiffel Tower was intended to be a temporary structure for the 1889 World’s Fair, but it became so popular that it was left standing.
• The Eiffel Tower has been painted various colors over the years. It was initially reddish-brown, then ochre, and now it’s painted in a shade known as “Eiffel Tower Brown.”
• The tower can sway slightly in the wind, but its design makes it flexible and resistant to strong gusts.
• At night, the Eiffel Tower sparkles with thousands of twinkling lights, creating a magical sight that captivates visitors.
• In addition to elevators, there are also stairs that adventurous visitors can climb. There are 1,665 steps to reach the top!
• Due to temperature changes, the iron structure of the tower expands and contracts, causing it to grow and shrink by up to 6 inches (15 centimeters).

Other France Activities for Kids

For more France activities for kids, take at these other posts:

• France Matching Game– Learn about important symbols of France with this free France matching game printable!
• City Skyline Watercolor Painting– Make your own Paris city skyline with our free skyline printables and some watercolor creativity from your child!

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