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

milk carton pen holder

[Milk Carton Pen Holder] Tidy up your desk! An adorable pen holder—perfect for a summer vacation craft. paper craft

Milk cartons are made of paper, but they’re surprisingly sturdy and long-lasting.

Items made from milk cartons also last a long time, so they’re very eco-friendly and practical.

So, why not make a lovely pen holder using milk cartons that’s gentle on the planet? You’ll need a milk carton, glue, and decorations like masking tape or chiyogami paper.

The basic method is to first open the milk carton flat, then reshape it into a triangular tube.

Secure it with tape.

Vary the heights and connect them together, and you’re done.

If you want it to be more durable, just double or triple the layers of the carton.

After that, decorate it however you like.

A pen holder you made yourself is sure to become something you’re fond of!

Let’s make an air gun

[At-Home Independent Research Dojo] The Air Gun Edition (How to Make an Air Gun)

An air gun is a great recommendation for kids who love crafts.

There are many steps to make it, but the materials are things you likely have at home, or can all be found at a 100-yen shop if not.

To make it, connect an insert cup holder to an empty plastic bottle.

For the part that pushes out the air, attach a piece of balloon cut to fit over the bottom of the cup.

When you snap the balloon, the air pressure gives it a realistic, gun-like power.

You can make a proper air gun using simple, easily available items.

It’s fun, so definitely give it a try.

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Yuuko.S

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Tyrannosaurus made from a paper cup

[Summer Vacation Craft] Get all materials at the 100-yen shop! Just paper cups! <Tyrannosaurus・T. rex> [Independent Research] Easy! Can be made in one day! Upcycled craft [For upper elementary grades] A must-see for moms and dads!

As summer vacation draws to a close, many of you have probably struggled to choose a topic for your independent research project.

In times like that, here’s a great recommendation: a budget-friendly Tyrannosaurus made from paper cups that you can finish in a short time.

All you need is paper cups from a 100-yen shop! It’s super easy, yet you’ll end up with a cool, realistic-looking T.

rex.

The basic method is to cut and combine the paper cups.

If you make it in a single color, it looks cool; if you mix different colors, you’ll get a pop-style T.

rex—so you can customize it any way you like!

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miyabi

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Vegetable Stamp Art

I tried making veggie stamps!!!

Many people are likely looking for easy science projects or crafts for lower elementary school students.

For you, we recommend “vegetable stamps.” Cut various vegetables, apply ink to the cross-sections, and make stamps.

Since each vegetable has a different cross-section, you could even turn it into a quiz-style project.

Using the stamps to create pictures is also a great idea.

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Saitō Ayumu

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masking tape art

Expressing pictures with masking tape—Masking tape art that anyone can easily enjoy, from children to adults [MaskingTapeArt]

Drawing pictures is a classic choice for independent study projects and crafts.

Simply drawing is fine, but let’s add a little twist to make your artwork more eye-catching.

Masking tape is highly recommended for that.

There are many kinds of masking tape, so you can create a wide variety of pictures.

Start by making a rough sketch, then gather masking tapes that match your design.

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Saitō Ayumu

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