Crafts you can make with 100-yen shop items! A collection of fun project ideas that elementary school kids will love

A whistle you can blow with a straw

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Here’s how to make a whistle out of a straw.

Cut two slits at one end of a straw and trim it so the width forms a rectangle.

Cut the other end of the straw and fit it over the rectangular end, then secure it with cellophane tape.

Adjust the tape so the width becomes a square.

Cut another straw to about 5 centimeters and flatten one end.

Place the flattened end over the side where you can see the square gap, and secure it with cellophane tape.

The key is to test-blow it and check the sound before taping everything down firmly.

Change the lengths of the straws to create different pitches, fix them in place, and you’re done.

Kids are sure to get excited about a whistle made from everyday materials!

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Boomerang made from paper cups

Throw and catch! A boomerang with paper cups? A fun toy for 1st and 2nd graders. “Paper Cup Boomerang” (takes about 10 minutes to make) #craft #handmadetoy #papercup

Let me introduce a unique boomerang that might boost kids’ reflexes.

This boomerang is made from paper cups, but it’s apparently hard to catch when it returns—so it could help train reflexes.

Fix and connect the bottoms of two paper cups with cellophane tape.

Insert a bent paper clip into the joined section.

Set the paper-cup boomerang onto a launcher made from a chopstick with a rubber band fixed to it, and then just launch it.

It takes some technique to throw and catch, but mastering it might be part of the fun.

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fishing rod with a reel

[Easy Kids' Craft] A Realistic Fishing Game with a Reel Using 100-Yen Store Items! (For Independent Research/Home Play)

A handmade fishing rod with a reel is perfect for kids who love fishing and fish! Glue a pair of chopsticks to the side of a paper cup and attach a straw to the end.

Make the reel by using two additional paper cups and stack them onto the main paper cup.

Then thread a string through the straw and secure it to the reel, and you’re done.

For bait, attach a magnet to a piece of paper with a drawing of krill or similar, and prepare fish pieces with paper and paper clips attached—then you can enjoy a fishing game! Since you’ll be moving it around to play, make sure to firmly secure all the parts.

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Scrap-wood Archery

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Make and play with everyday materials! Here are some ideas for upcycled archery.

You’ll need: a paper tube, an awl, a straw, rubber bands, paper cups, tissue paper, and scissors.

First, use the awl to make a hole in the paper tube.

Cut off the accordion part of the straw, then ball up some tissue paper and attach it to the tip.

Cut a notch at the back of the straw where you can hook a rubber band, and you’re done! Stack paper cups to make a target.

Insert the straw into the hole in the paper tube, hook the rubber band, and launch.

Try experimenting with different ways to shoot!

A soccer game you can make with straws

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How about making a simple toy out of straws so you can enjoy soccer at home? It’s a fun, engaging game you can play together with friends or family! Another great point is that you can make it using familiar materials like an empty box and some straws.

Use the empty box to create the field and the straws to build the goals.

Attach straws to the player pieces you cut out from the box, and control them as you play.

It could be even more exciting to model the players after your favorite stars! This toy is sure to help kids develop dexterity and concentration.

We’ve shared detailed instructions in a video, so check it out and give it a try!

Diorama

[Elementary School Grade 2 Summer Craft] All 100-Yen Shop Materials! Palm-Sized ♪ How to Make an Ocean Diorama

Building dioramas is full of the fun of creating your own world.

By making the most of items from 100-yen shops, you can bring a variety of ideas to life.

First, prepare a clear plastic container and attach paper clay to create a base.

From there, you can make the sea or mountains, or even outer space—freely recreate places you want to visit, places you’ve been, or a fantastical world.

You can use stones or shells you’ve picked up, or characters you have at home.

Using your favorite figures makes it even more enjoyable, so it’s highly recommended!

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dollhouse

Tidying up is a breeze! A portable dollhouse DIY from the 100-yen shop

Let’s make a dollhouse that you can open and play with in a flash and tidy up just as quickly, using materials from the dollar store! Prepare a box with an attached lid, and stick fabric, remake sheets (decorative adhesive sheets), and window parts made from papercraft onto the inside walls.

Then just add the small items you usually use for doll play, like a table and chairs, and your handmade dollhouse is complete! When it’s time to clean up, simply put everything back into the box.

If you use a box with a handle, you can carry it around easily, too.

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