Recommended for elementary school students! A fun collection of craft ideas for first graders

Kumihimo friendship bracelet

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Your very own special item! Here are some ideas for kumihimo friendship bracelets.

Have you heard the word “misanga”? A misanga is a handwoven bracelet made by braiding colorful threads that originated in Brazil.

It’s worn on the wrist or ankle, and it’s said that when it breaks naturally, your wish will come true! This time, let’s try making this lovely item yourself.

You’ll need a round piece of cardboard, scissors, an awl, tape, and lace thread.

Give it a try!

First Paints

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This craft invites you to explore color expression by enjoying how paint layers and spreads.

Start by drawing lots of balloons on drawing paper.

Varying their sizes and shapes adds movement and a playful feel to the composition.

Drawing thicker outlines or giving each balloon its own pattern will add depth to the piece.

Carefully paint the balloons with your favorite colors.

The way colors bleed and blend becomes part of the artwork’s charm.

The finished picture looks like colorful balloons soaring into the sky, brightening the viewer’s mood.

It’s an idea that helps you learn painting basics in a fun way while fostering the freedom to express yourself.

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Shaping with aluminum foil

Let's try arts and crafts at home: 'Shaping with aluminum foil'

Let’s make use of everyday materials! Here are some ideas for shaping with aluminum foil.

It’s great when you can do crafts using materials you already have at home, right? This time, let’s try a unique craft using aluminum foil, which is often used in the kitchen.

All you need is aluminum foil.

It’s a good idea to ask a parent or guardian for permission before you start.

It’s fun to see how the shape changes when you crumple or roll the foil with your hands! Be sure to try making all kinds of shapes.

crayon (wax pastel)

Three quick and engaging crayon-based mini projects all at once

Crayon pastels, which let you enjoy overlapping colors and inventive line work, are a delightful art form that expands the range of expression.

You can color the entire sheet with crayons and then draw lines on top with a pastel to create a finish reminiscent of carbon copy paper.

Using a stencil technique, place cut-out shapes on the paper and layer colors around them with crayon pastels to make patterns emerge.

In the scratch technique, you first color the surface vibrantly, then cover it with black and scratch lines with a pin or similar tool to draw, resulting in a dreamlike piece.

Choosing themes from nature—such as flowers, plants, or fish—enables even richer expression.

It’s an engaging craft where discoveries arise from shifts in color and accidental patterns, nurturing both imagination and powers of observation.

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Stencil: “Various Dream-colored Trees”

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Let’s paint with a sponge! I’ll introduce an idea for a stencil called “Various Dream-Colored Trees.” A stencil refers to a technique where you place a stencil sheet with letters or patterns cut out, then apply paint from above to create the design.

This time, let’s try making a picture using a sponge and a craft knife.

What you’ll need: black construction paper, white construction paper, a ruler, a pencil, a craft knife, tape, a sponge, and paints.

It’s a wonderful idea that will have your friends and teachers asking, “How did you make that?”

Cardboard 3D craft

Elementary school art project ideas: hands-on 3D creations using single-face corrugated cardboard

Three-dimensional creations using single-faced corrugated cardboard make the most of the material’s qualities depending on the direction and shape of your cuts.

If you cut along the direction of the flutes, the cardboard bends easily; by changing the cutting direction, you can form pillar-like shapes.

Cut long strips and coil them or make rods to combine into towers, arches, or animal bodies—shape them freely.

Connecting multiple parts in three dimensions results in sturdy works.

Painting the surface or adding patterns enhances the finish.

Sculptures born from everyday materials convey the depth of making and the freedom of imagination.

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Cardboard marble maze

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The cardboard marble maze is a three-dimensional maze made by cutting and gluing pieces of cardboard.

Adding trapdoors along the way is also a key feature.

Part of the fun is figuring out how to roll the marble so it reaches the goal.

Give it a try! You can make it with materials like cardboard, a large empty box with a lid, glue, scissors, and marbles.

Imagine what size you want and what kind of maze you’d like to create, and then build it.

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