Recommended for Elementary Students! A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas for 4th Graders

Long Boots Piggy Bank

Boot-shaped Piggy Bank! [Crafts | Easy How-To | Recycled]

Let’s make use of those memory-filled items! Here’s an idea for a rain boot piggy bank.

Many of us feel that children grow up so fast.

Clothes and shoes need to be replaced each time… throwing them away as they are is such a waste! This time, let’s repurpose outgrown rain boots and turn them into a piggy bank.

What you’ll need: outgrown rain boots, interlocking foam mats, scissors or a utility knife, adhesive, and so on.

It’s nice to be able to keep using your favorite rain boots as a piggy bank, isn’t it?

Paper Cup UFO Catcher

How to make a UFO catcher with paper cups? Crafting tips from a nursery teacher (for 5-year-olds)

The “Paper Cup UFO Catcher” is a popular DIY recreation idea you can enjoy with elementary school kids.

Cut eight slits into a paper cup to make tentacle-like arms, then insert a straw through the center to move it.

Place another paper cup over the top and move it up and down—this opens and closes the arms.

The moment it grabs the target is super exciting! It’s easy to make with everyday materials, yet the movement feels authentic and makes it really fun to play.

Figuring out the controls is part of the charm, and it gets even more exciting when friends compete.

It’s a recommended activity that combines the joy of crafting with the sense of achievement from a game.

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Cooler made with 100-yen shop items

DIY with Daiso products! Make a homemade cooler! Perfect for camping or a summer vacation craft project. #craft #DIY #Daiso

Air conditioners make rooms nice and cool, but installing one is expensive and maintaining it—like cleaning—can be a hassle.

So this time, we’re introducing a portable DIY cooler! Cut a hole in the lid of a cooler box and attach a small fan.

After creating an air outlet on the side of the cooler, add dividers inside to keep ice packs standing upright.

Attach a box on the outside of the cooler to hold a battery, and you’re done.

If you use a mobile battery, it’ll be a great item for camping and other outdoor activities, too.

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Well-Flying Archery

[Playable Craft] So Easy! A High-Flying Bow and Arrow/Archery: How to Make It ② (Toilet Paper Roll, Straw, Rubber Bands, Tissues) [Easy Crafts, Recycled Play, At-Home Play, Indoor Play, Handmade Toy]

Here are some craft ideas for making an archery set using scrap materials.

First, make a slightly larger hole in one spot on a toilet paper roll.

Make the same hole on the opposite side, then cut small slits at the top and bottom and hook a rubber band onto them.

Twist the rubber band once so it forms an X shape.

That completes the bow.

For the arrow, use a straw and a ball made from rolled-up tissue.

Cut one end of the straw into a V shape, then attach the ball—rolled and secured with masking tape—to the other end.

With the arrow finished, thread it onto the bow and try shooting it for fun.

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I tried making a Super Ball.

[Free Craft] Recommended for Elementary School Kids!! A Metallic Super Ball You’ll Want to Make for Your Independent Research Project!!

Super balls are attractive for their colorful appearance and exceptional bounciness.

Because they absorb impact and rebound strongly, many of you probably remember bouncing them high when you were kids.

How about making your own super ball by hand? This time, we’ll use a store-bought kit, so there’s no need to gather materials individually—you can easily make one by following the included instructions.

Since the process involves using hot water and fine metallic powder, be sure to work together with an adult.

Create a one-of-a-kind original ball and have fun playing with it over summer vacation!