[Childcare] Playful craft ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds

ball

A round and cute ball made by weaving paper – DIY How to Make a Paper Ball / Paper Weaving

Here’s an idea for making a ball out of paper.

First, prepare six strips of paper, each 1 cm by 20 cm.

Connect one of the strips into a loop.

Next, layer the remaining five strips one by one to form a star shape.

If you overlap them so that the center forms a pentagon, you’ll get a neat star.

Once layered, temporarily clip the ends of the strips upright, then pass the loop you made earlier through them.

At this point, only thread the strips that were on the bottom during the layering.

Swap the top and bottom positions of the overlapped strips, connect strips of the same color, and you’re done!

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Magnetic Fukuwarai

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Let’s play with magnet sheets and a whiteboard! Here are some ideas for magnetic Fukuwarai.

Fukuwarai is one of Japan’s traditional games, typically enjoyed during New Year’s celebrations.

It’s a unique game where you place facial parts—eyes, nose, mouth, ears, eyebrows—onto a face in the correct spots while keeping your eyes closed.

This time, let’s make a version using magnet sheets.

What you’ll need: magnet sheets, a whiteboard, a pencil, paper, construction paper, scissors, a craft knife, and double-sided tape.

This should also help solve the common problem of pieces shifting out of place while you play!

Rocket manufacturing

[Kindergarten/Daycare] October Rocket Craft

Let’s make a rocket you’ll want to take on outdoor adventures! Tie two rubber bands together and tape the knot to the middle of a sheet of newspaper so the bands extend out from both sides.

Roll the newspaper tightly into a thin tube and secure it with tape, then wrap colored tape around it to decorate.

Attach a straw, about 10 cm long, to the end of the rubber bands to complete the launcher.

For the rocket, cover a toilet paper tube with origami paper and add fins and window parts made from construction paper.

Hook the rocket onto the straw, pull it back firmly, and release—your rocket will launch using the rubber bands’ snapping force!

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Magnet and pipe cleaner toy

No.108 “Magnet and Pipe Cleaner Toy” [Handmade Toy by a Nursery Teacher]

Let me introduce a toy using magnets and pipe cleaners.

Prepare an empty 6-piece cheese box, bottle caps, pipe cleaners, a plastic sheet, drawing paper, string, clear tape, vinyl tape, and glue, and let’s make it.

Line the inside of the empty cheese box with drawing paper to create the base.

Cut the plastic sheet into a circle to make a window.

Choose the colors of the pipe cleaners, cut them to length, and place them inside the cheese box to get ready.

Put a magnet inside a bottle cap, and tape two caps together with vinyl tape so the magnet won’t fall out.

Make a hole in the cap, thread the string through, and create the magnetic part that will move the pipe cleaners.

By holding the magnet against the outside of the cheese box, the pipe cleaners inside gather and move, making it a fun toy to play with!

Creation of rain clouds

Clouds that change their shapes over time.

Some people even fall in love with clouds and aim to become weather forecasters—their charm is truly unfathomable, isn’t it? I think kids also love that fluffy cloud vibe.

If you add raindrops using plastic strips to a white cloud, it really brings out the mood.

Imagine a jellyfish and you’ll have the general form down.

Don’t forget decorations like raindrops and frogs.

To get that soft, puffy cloud texture, use a mix of shaving cream and liquid glue.

White wood glue should work as a substitute, too.

Cardboard mini car case

[DIY Cardboard Craft at Home!] A handmade town where you can play with Tomica mini cars! Transforms from a storage case, also using small items from Flying Tiger! Handmade toy Toy cars T’s Garage

Even tidying up is simple! Here’s an idea for a cardboard mini car case.

Many kids love toy cars like mini cars, don’t they? This idea is perfect if you’re thinking, “I want to make a road for cars to drive on and give it as a gift,” or “I’d be happy if it’s easy to take toys in and out.” It’s unique because when you open the storage case for the mini cars, it transforms into a townscape with roads.

Adding a handle makes it easy to carry, which is a nice bonus.

Definitely give it a try!

Handmade maracas

[Handmade Instruments] Make Maracas with Things at Home: A Fun Activity to Do with Your Kids

Here’s an introduction to easy, handmade maracas you can make with everyday materials.

Gather a capsule toy case, a toilet paper roll, a plastic bottle, beads or buttons, and vinyl tape, and let’s get started.

Cut off the neck portion of the plastic bottle, roll the toilet paper core to make a sturdy handle, and attach it securely with vinyl tape.

Put the buttons or beads inside the capsule toy case, fasten it firmly with vinyl tape, and close the lid.

Once it’s finished, shake your maracas, sing along, and have fun!

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