[For First Graders] A Collection of Science Project Ideas Using Everyday Materials

Making Konpeito (traditional Japanese sugar candy)

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Let’s try making handmade konpeitō—colorful, cute sugar candies—for a summer vacation science project.

Boil sugar and water to make syrup, then gradually add small amounts of konpeitō cores; as you do, little spikes will slowly form on the surface.

By adding food coloring or flavorings during the process, you can customize the taste and color to your liking.

Even without special equipment, you can keep stirring and improvising with a frying pan or a bowl; it takes time, but the candies will gradually take on the characteristic konpeitō shape.

Because the results change depending on the temperature and timing of sugar crystallization and how you stir, it’s also enjoyable as a science experiment.

It’s a rewarding idea that nurtures both confectionery skills and observation.

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Cute mini-sized craft

15 cute handmade ideas 💕 Mini-sized crafts!

Mini crafts made with easily available materials from 100-yen shops, such as origami paper, straws, and stickers.

You can whip up small items like keychains, mini bags, paper flowers, and wind chimes in no time.

They’re perfect for decorating your room or for small gifts to friends.

With a little creativity and ingenuity, you can make all kinds of accessories, so why not use the ideas introduced here as inspiration to create your own original pieces? Turning your own ideas into tangible form can be a very rewarding experience.

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How to Make Dazzling Gemstones

[Great for learning🥰] Easy crafts with things you have at home💕 #easy #cute #crafts @maa_chiiku_asobi

Let’s make a toy that looks like a gemstone when you hold it up to the light.

Prepare two toilet paper rolls and decorate the sides with origami paper.

Cut each roll into four equal rings.

Arrange the rings into circular frames and glue them together, then attach a piece of parchment (cooking) paper to the bottom.

Make a strip of aluminum foil the same height as the frame, form it into a ring, and place it inside the frame.

Finally, stick pieces of transparent origami paper on top in a random collage, and you’re done! Be sure to put several aluminum-foil rings of different sizes into each frame.

That way, you can create multiple gem-like colors within a single frame.

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5 Easy DIY Crafts You Can Try

5-minute crafts you can make! Easy! 5 fun projects you can play with — summarized in 5 minutes.

Kids love crafts, but as first graders it can be hard to stay focused for a long time.

So here are some quick craft ideas you can finish in a short time.

You can make five things: a moving boat, a guitar, a fortune slip (omikuji), a ghost that pops out of a box, and a spinning top.

The materials are mostly recyclables—things you likely have at home—such as milk cartons, plastic bottles, wooden chopsticks, straws, ice cream sticks, and plastic bags.

You can play with each item after you make it, so once you’re done, decorate it however you like and put it to use as a fun at-home activity.

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Fun-to-shake shaker

Here’s a fun shaker made from a plastic wrap core.

Use origami made of film.

Wrap double-sided tape around the core and seal one end with the origami.

From the other side, add beads or similar fillings and seal it the same way with origami.

Wrap washi tape around it, then cut the origami into strips and wrap them on.

Add googly-eye stickers and a mouth to finish! It’s fun to dance with to music, too.

Little kids will enjoy it, so be sure to make it together and have a great time!

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Maze ideas

You can make a fun maze with a cardboard wrap core! Here’s a simple way to do it.

First, cut construction paper to the length of the wrap core, and draw a maze on it using any writing tools you like.

Attach double-sided tape to the paper with the maze and wrap it around the core.

Next, cut a piece of wrapping film to about 5 cm and stick your favorite stickers on it—that’s it! Thread it through the wrap core to play the maze game.

If you make the construction paper removable, you can enjoy original mazes over and over again.

It’s also recommended to use stickers of your favorite characters to enjoy a themed world.

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Maze ideas

You can make a fun maze with a cardboard wrap core! Here’s a simple way to do it.

First, cut construction paper to the length of the wrap core, and draw a maze on it using any writing tools you like.

Attach double-sided tape to the paper with the maze and wrap it around the core.

Next, cut a piece of wrapping film to about 5 cm and stick your favorite stickers on it—that’s it! Thread it through the wrap core to play the maze game.

If you make the construction paper removable, you can enjoy original mazes over and over again.

It’s also recommended to use stickers of your favorite characters to enjoy a themed world.

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