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

a picture from the story

[Elementary School Art: Story Illustrations] Introducing recommended picture books and ways to support children who struggle to draw from imagination — Fukiko Grandma’s Art and Craft Teaching Tips

When drawing, choosing a theme is important, and some people may struggle with that and find it hard to get started.

For those who aren’t good at deciding on a theme, a recommended approach is to use a story as a reference and create your artwork from it.

Freely choose a narrative, find a scene you like, and express it in your own way through your art.

Because cover illustrations and interior artwork can influence you, it takes skill to see how far you can distance yourself from them and how much originality you can bring.

Try to visualize the setting of the story and make a habit of expanding your imagination from there.

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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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Trick Savings Box

[Independent Research] A must-see for elementary school students! Learn from an active carpenter how to make a “trick savings box” using materials from the 100-yen shop! It’s a perfect handmade piggy bank for summer vacation homework [Craft] #MELDIA #Carpenter #Craft

Taught by an active professional carpenter! Let me share some ideas for a mechanical coin bank.

If you want to do a craft project but aren’t sure what to make, this might be for you.

This time, let’s try a mechanical coin bank that’s fun to build and delightful to use.

You’ll need two MDF boards, a utility knife, a pencil, a pen, scissors, a brush, glue, and so on.

You’ll also get clear guidance on what to look for when choosing materials! Take this opportunity to make a special coin bank that’s uniquely yours.

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!

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.