Recommended for elementary schoolers! A fun collection of craft ideas for 5th graders

Aquarium snow globe

[Kids’ Easy Craft] Everything from the 100-yen shop! Aquarium Snow Globe DIY — Perfect for Christmas or a Summer Vacation Project!

Let me introduce a refreshing aquarium-style snow globe.

Prepare liquid laundry starch (or glue), a sponge, a jar, miniature figures, ribbon, adhesive, glitter, and a chopstick.

Cut the sponge to the shape of the jar lid to make a base, then glue it in place.

Attach the figures onto the base using adhesive.

Put glitter into the jar, then add water and liquid laundry starch in a 1:1 ratio and mix well.

Close the jar with the lid that has the figures attached, making sure no air gets in, and you’re done.

Decorate it and create your own original snow globe!

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A log house made of paper straws

[Summer Vacation Craft for Elementary Schoolers] Make a Log Cabin-Style Treasure Box with 100-Yen Shop Paper Straws!

Let’s make your very own special treasure chest! Here’s an idea for a paper-straw log house.

Do you have treasured items like precious memories or pretty stones? This time, let’s use paper straws to create a treasure box that looks like a log house.

What you’ll need: paper straws, glue, a pen, scissors, and a ruler.

You can use white or colorful straws, but using kraft straws will give it a warm, log-house feel.

Cardboard garbage collection truck

[Cardboard Craft] Even the pros are amazed! Elementary school students recreate garbage trucks out of cardboard! Various refuse collection vehicles reproduced, including models by ShinMaywa Industries, Fuji Vehicle, and Morita Econos No. 197

Let me introduce cardboard garbage collection trucks.

There are different types of garbage trucks, and their movements and installed parts vary.

All of the trucks being introduced are made using cardboard.

By paying attention to details—such as changing the shape of the emergency stop switch section, recreating the tail lamps with plastic sheets, and writing the manufacturer’s name—you can complete a garbage truck that looks just like the real thing.

Understanding the movements and features of each type of garbage truck also makes it easier to imagine the materials you’ll need to prepare.

Be sure to try making a garbage truck in your own style.

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Running Robot

Making Things | Exciting Karakuri Craft: Running Robot Edition | Toyota

An exciting craft! Let me share an idea for a running robot.

Some of you might want to do a craft project but can’t think of a good idea, right? This time, let’s make a running robot that uses a windshield wiper mechanism.

You’ll need a rectangular plastic bottle, bamboo skewers, straws, thick paper, cardboard, plastic bottle caps, rubber bands, and so on.

It’s a great idea that lets you learn how a wiper mechanism works through crafting! Give it a try!

Stencil: “Various Dream-colored Trees”

[For Teachers] Stencil: “Various Dream-Colored Trees” — Helping with Elementary School Arts and Crafts; We support your art class ideas.

Let’s paint with a sponge! I’ll introduce an idea for a stencil called “Various Dream-Colored Trees.” A stencil refers to a technique where you place a stencil sheet with letters or patterns cut out, then apply paint from above to create the design.

This time, let’s try making a picture using a sponge and a craft knife.

What you’ll need: black construction paper, white construction paper, a ruler, a pencil, a craft knife, tape, a sponge, and paints.

It’s a wonderful idea that will have your friends and teachers asking, “How did you make that?”