Recommended for elementary students! A collection of fun craft ideas for 3rd graders

Let’s make dinosaur fossils

[Elementary School Craft] Let's Make a Fossil

Let’s make some exciting dinosaur fossils! First, think about what kind of fossil you want to create, then draw your fossil illustration on a sheet of foam board (styrene paper).

Cut out the fossil shapes with scissors.

Glue the cut foam pieces onto cardboard to form your design.

Paint it with acrylic paints.

When it’s finished, attach a decorative ribbon to the back so you can display it.

It’s also a good idea to round off the corners of the cardboard.

Have fun creating your very own original fossil!

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Origami pop-it

[For Teachers] Craft: “3D Origami” — Easy to play with using just three sheets of origami paper. Helpful ideas for elementary school arts and crafts; project ideas for elementary schools, kindergartens, and preschools. Craft ideas that can also be used in nursing homes and elder care.

This craft makes a handheld push pop out of origami that you can press and enjoy, offering both an intriguing shape and a pleasing tactile feel.

Using three sheets of origami paper, you create three identical parts.

By folding carefully to form a three-dimensional triangle and layering the pieces, you end up with a plump, dimensional shape.

When you press it, it gently dents, and when you release your finger, it springs back—an addictive sensation.

Combine different colors for a vivid look and a design that’s uniquely your own.

The finished piece is not only fun as a fidget toy, but also appealing as an art object that showcases visual interest and thoughtful construction.

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yarn flowers

[School DIY] I tried making yarn flowers with elementary school kids #100YenStoreDIY #YarnFlowers #ElementarySchoolCrafts

Soft and fluffy to the touch! Here are some ideas for making yarn flowers.

These are perfect for anyone who wants to craft using yarn.

What you’ll need: yarn in your favorite colors, two pencils, a yarn needle, and magnets, among other items.

Wrap the yarn around to create parts, then connect the parts to complete the flower.

You can display the finished flowers as interior decor, or use them as cute accents on keychains or hair ties.

Give it a try!

Aquarium snow globe

[Kids’ Easy Craft] Everything from the 100-yen shop! Aquarium Snow Globe DIY — Perfect for Christmas or a Summer Vacation Project!

Let me introduce a refreshing aquarium-style snow globe.

Prepare liquid laundry starch (or glue), a sponge, a jar, miniature figures, ribbon, adhesive, glitter, and a chopstick.

Cut the sponge to the shape of the jar lid to make a base, then glue it in place.

Attach the figures onto the base using adhesive.

Put glitter into the jar, then add water and liquid laundry starch in a 1:1 ratio and mix well.

Close the jar with the lid that has the figures attached, making sure no air gets in, and you’re done.

Decorate it and create your own original snow globe!

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Playable maracas

Direct from a professional percussionist! Make and play DIY maracas!

Taught by a professional percussionist! Here are ideas for making maracas from scrap materials.

Do you know the term “scrap materials”? It refers to materials or items that would otherwise be thrown away.

Common household scraps include toilet paper rolls and plastic bottles.

This time, let’s make maracas using scrap materials! What you’ll need: empty capsule toy containers, toilet paper rolls, beads, stickers, washi tape, and regular tape.

Give it a try!

tidying basket

[Summer Vacation Craft] Let's Make a Tidy-Up Basket with 100-Yen Store Materials [Japan Paper Band Craft Association (General Incorporated Association)]

Create with your own original color scheme! Here are some ideas for tidy-up baskets.

Let’s make baskets that help you organize and can be placed on your desk or on a shelf! You’ll need Kent paper (thick drawing paper), clothespins, two colors of paper bands, a compass, a pencil, scissors, glue, graph paper, a measuring tape, and so on.

You can get the materials at 100-yen shops, so it’s easy to give it a try! Paper bands come in a variety of colors, so it’s a good idea to make one with your favorite color combination.

carve a woodblock print

[Arts and Crafts: Carving Prints] For teachers guiding printmaking for the first time! “The beginner course uses intaglio.” We’ll explain the steps in detail — Fukiko Grandma’s Art Class Tips — #PrintmakingInstruction #HowToUseCarvingTools

You’ve probably wanted to try printmaking at least once, right? But if you accidentally cut away the parts you need, the image won’t turn out the way you want when you transfer it! For elementary school students who aren’t used to printmaking, I recommend intaglio (incised carving).

With relief (yang carving), you leave the lines that form the picture and carve around them, while with intaglio (yin carving), you carve the parts you want to become the picture.

Since the carved areas are smaller, even first-timers can enjoy it.

Once you’ve finished carving, use printmaking ink and transfer the image onto paper.

Give fun printmaking a try and enjoy the excitement of seeing what kind of picture appears!

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