Recommended for elementary school kids! A collection of fun craft ideas for 2nd graders

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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Cardboard vending machine

[Summer Vacation Craft] How to Make a Vending Machine (Cardboard & Milk Cartons) [Independent Research / Vending Machine / Upcycled Craft] How to Make an Easy Vending Machine!

Let’s introduce a cardboard vending machine that looks just like the real thing.

Insert a coin and press a button, and a drink will come out from inside.

Gather the materials—milk cartons, cardboard, bubble gum, rubber bands, paper clips, plastic sheets, tape, glue, a ruler, scissors, and a utility knife—and let’s get building.

We’ll start by making the internal parts of the cardboard vending machine.

The key is to carefully measure each part and cut it to the correct size before assembling.

Measure the base cardboard as well to ensure it’s the right size to hold the drinks, then build accordingly.

It also sounds fun to make your own original drinks!

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Marble coaster

[Elementary School Craft] Marble Coaster [How to Make a Course That Changes the Rolling Direction]

This craft uses origami to create your own marble coaster—a three-dimensional project that offers countless ways to play depending on your creativity.

All you need are a few postcard-sized sheets of origami paper.

Start by folding straight tracks, right-angle turns, and curved sections.

By combining these parts, you can freely design a course for the marble to roll down.

One of the charms of this craft is that adjusting the angles and connections changes the marble’s speed and movement.

Keep rearranging and experimenting—the sense of accomplishment when it works is exceptional.

Thinking about the balance between design and structure deepens the fun of making things.

It also stands as a well-finished piece you can play with on a desk, blending learning and play in a single idea.

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Marble Maze

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Let me introduce a marble maze that’s so much fun to roll around.

Get your materials ready: a plastic board, colored construction paper, colored pencils, a ruler, a cutting mat, scissors, double-sided tape, clear tape, a ballpoint pen, and marbles.

Cut the plastic board to create the base shape of the maze.

It’s best to assemble the base by attaching pieces around the edges.

For the maze course, cut the board and adjust the sizes as you build.

Create traps by cutting construction paper and attaching them along the course.

Adding tunnels will make it even more exciting.

Roll your marble and enjoy aiming for the goal!

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