Recommended for elementary schoolers! A fun collection of craft ideas for 5th graders
Fifth graders are at an age where their interests broaden, and they enjoy communicating and playing with friends.
They are also becoming able to express their own opinions, and their thinking skills are developing.
As they get better at using their hands to shape their ideas, their creativity grows even more during this stage of elementary school.
Here, we introduce craft ideas recommended for fifth graders.
Using familiar materials, they can create projects that are fun and educational.
We hope this guide helps them enjoy crafting—whether by collaborating with friends or expressing their individuality.
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Recommended for elementary school students! A fun collection of craft ideas for 5th graders (81–90)
Paper slingshot made from origami and chopstick sleeves
A slingshot is a Y-shaped gadget used to launch pebbles or paper far into the distance.
At first glance it might seem like just a toy, but similar hunting tools have existed all over the world since ancient times.
The need to propel objects far is what gave rise to that shape.
Let’s try making such a slingshot using chopsticks.
The key to building a sturdy slingshot is reinforcing the space between the Y-shape with a toothpick.
There aren’t any particularly difficult steps, so even younger elementary school children should be able to make it.
You can switch up what you launch—paper, stones, clay, slime, and more—and turn it into a science project-style exploration.
“Wankoppu,” which sounds like a dog’s bark
This is a craft project: a dog mascot made from a paper cup that emits a sound like a real dog when you pull a chopstick attached to its tail.
The key is how to attach the pipe cleaner tail.
Attach a clip to the end of the pipe cleaner, thread it through a hole made in the paper cup, and secure it so that impacts resonate through the cup.
Once this part is complete, decorate the rest using a small paper cup, origami paper, and so on to create the dog’s appearance.
Then, by pinching the pipe cleaner in the gap between the chopsticks and pulling, the pipe cleaner’s vibrations are transmitted to the paper cup, producing a sound that resembles a dog’s bark.
How to make a paper-cup kendama
This is a paper-cup kendama made with a paper cup and plastic bottle caps.
First, poke a hole in the center of the bottom of the paper cup and thread a 60 cm piece of yarn through it.
Be careful not to hurt yourself when making the hole.
Tie a knot at the end of the yarn so it won’t slip out, and secure it to the outside bottom with cloth tape.
Tie a knot in the other end of the yarn as well, place it between two plastic bottle caps facing each other, and fasten them together with cloth tape.
That’s all it takes to complete the main body! After that, customize it with stickers or markers in any design you like.
It’s great because even kids who struggle with a real kendama can have fun and play together!
Making a scarf with paper cups and disposable chopsticks
Easy even without knitting needles! Let’s knit a scarf using a paper cup and chopsticks.
First, cut the chopsticks to a suitable length, then cut out the bottom of the paper cup.
Attach five chopsticks evenly around the outside of the cup so that they stick out 2–3 cm above the rim.
Tape the end of the yarn to the inside of the cup, and loop the yarn around the chopsticks alternately front and back to form a star shape.
Once the star is formed, start knitting by passing the yarn that’s already on the chopsticks from bottom to top.
When you reach your desired length, cut the yarn, thread the end under the five loops on the chopsticks, and remove it from the chopsticks to finish!
Paper cup cracker
Party poppers are a must-have at celebrations—the loud pop and the confetti bursting into the air really bring the fun.
This project shows how to make a popper that bursts confetti using a paper cup.
First, make a hole in the bottom of the paper cup and insert a rubber band that’s been tied to a toothpick, anchoring it to the bottom and securing it with tape so it catches firmly.
Wrap one end of the rubber band with folded aluminum foil to create a piece that can strike the bottom of the cup—this completes the base.
Next, put confetti or finely cut pieces of straw inside.
When you pull and release the rubber band to deliver an impact, the contents shoot out like a party popper.
As you build it, experiment to see how the confetti scatters and rises.