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! Fun Craft Ideas for 5th Graders (131–140)
Krispy Kreme-style decorated doughnuts

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts drew attention not only for their taste but also for their colorful appearance.
Focusing on that cute, colorful look, this is about recreating them as mascots.
The base is made by shaping clay in a mold, then adding other colored clays and decorations to embellish it.
It looks fun not only to recreate actual products but also to decorate them in your own way and make original donuts.
How to make a watermelon bar squishy

Looks just like a real ice pop!? Juicy to the eye and satisfyingly squishy to the touch, the “Watermelon Bar Squishy” is an adorable handmade craft perfect for summer.
It’s an easy yet highly polished project, especially recommended for upper-grade girls.
Start with a sponge from the 100-yen shop and cut it into the shape of a watermelon ice bar.
Carefully paint a red–green–white gradient with acrylic paints.
Recreate the seeds realistically using black paint or clay.
A wooden stick works perfectly for the ice pop handle.
People are sure to say, “That looks delicious!” It’s cute to look at and fun to touch—give this delightful summer science/craft project a try!
How to make a Disney kids’ lunch (bento)

A full-on adorable independent study on “How to Make a Disney Kids’ Lunch.” Think up and create your own Disney-style kids’ lunch that looks cute and exciting—like Mickey-shaped chicken rice, an omelet, fried shrimp, a hamburger patty, potato salad, and more! It’s an edible work of art, perfect for people who love cooking and design.
You can make everything with paper clay, so it’s super easy.
Even if you can’t easily go to Tokyo Disneyland, making this craft will let you feel like you’ve enjoyed a kids’ lunch there.
How to make melon cream soda

Melon soda isn’t just refreshing in taste—the vibrant green color alone gives off a sense of fun.
Focusing on that look, this project shows how to make a colorful mascot using simple materials.
The main materials are jelly-like modeling clay and crushed stones; by combining them well, you can recreate the sparkle of melon soda.
Fill a cup with jelly clay and crushed stones, then place white clay on top to resemble ice cream, and finish with decorations like a cherry and a straw.
Think about angles and proportions as you work to make it look as realistic as possible.
Cute lantern made with disposable chopsticks
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Looping Through the Night – Chiahi Sato
Let me introduce a cute lantern you can make with disposable chopsticks—fun to display and enjoy.
Prepare chopsticks, glue, and washi paper.
Cut the chopsticks and build the lantern’s frame.
The key is to keep an eye on the balance so the frame doesn’t shift out of place.
Attach washi paper from the back to create the lantern’s window sections.
Finally, glue the frames together to finish.
It’s also recommended to use your favorite colors for the window sections.
The light that leaks through the gaps between the chopsticks looks absolutely beautiful.


