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

Cool rubber band gun

[Rubber Band Gun] How to Make the Latest, Super Cool Pistol! [Easy Summer Vacation Craft]

Let me introduce a strong and cool rubber band gun.

Prepare 17 bendable straws, a clothespin, tape, and scissors, and let’s make it.

Take two straws and tape their bendable sections together to secure them.

Attach one clothespin to the gap of the joined straws to create the base.

When bundling straws, secure them tightly so the stacked pieces don’t shift.

Stack eight straws by grouping them in sets of four, extend the bendable sections, and build the structure.

When attaching parts together, make sure the straws are firmly fixed so they don’t slip.

Once it’s finished, hook on a rubber band and give it a try!

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Kumihimo friendship bracelet

[Easy] Kumihimo Friendship Bracelet #DollarStoreDIY #ElementarySchoolCraft #FriendshipBracelet

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

“First Time with Paints”: Elementary School Art Ideas #elementaryschool #art #paints #3rdgrade #firsttime

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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