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Kids get hooked on crafts with toilet paper rolls! Idea collection for elementary school students

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Many of you are probably wondering what to make for your summer vacation craft project.

So here, we’re sharing fun craft ideas you can make using a familiar material found at home: plastic wrap cores (cardboard tubes).

We’ve gathered lots of projects—like a lint-roller-style cleaner, hanging toys, and coin clappers—that you can play with and learn from once they’re finished.

All of them use easily sourced materials and have simple instructions.

Use this as a guide to get creative with your kids and make a one-of-a-kind original piece together!

Kids Get Hooked on Crafts with Toilet Paper Rolls! Ideas for Elementary Schoolers (11–20)

Pythagorean device

Pythagora, age 8 — Device No. 378: “This is what happened when I handed over a wrap core.”

Pythagorean device

Have you ever watched the popular show “PythagoraSwitch”? It’s exciting to wonder, “What kind of Pythagora device will appear today?” You can actually use empty plastic wrap tubes to make those kinds of devices.

The most common use is to set up the tube like a tunnel and have a marble roll through it.

You can also adapt it into a long rail, which sounds fun.

And if you cut it or make holes in it, the ways you can use it will expand even more.

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Extending Sword

Let's make a sword that extends using a calendar and a wrapping paper core!

Extending Sword

Here’s how to make an extendable sword using a plastic wrap core and paper.

First, cut the core and use construction paper or similar to make the handle.

Next, make the blade with calendar paper.

Cut the paper so it’s as long as possible.

Roll it tightly so it fits inside the plastic wrap core.

Apply cellophane tape to the paper and adjust it so it matches the inside of the core, then stick it in place.

Once it’s the right size, you’re done! You can twist to extend and retract it for play.

Be careful not to pull it out too far.

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Let’s make a bow and arrow

How to make a bow and arrow from a single plastic wrap core (Beginner)

Let's make a bow and arrow

Here’s how to make a bow and arrow from a plastic wrap core! First, poke a hole in the center of the core, then make four vertical cuts along the tube.

Bend the cut middle sections inward on both sides.

Next, use rubber bands and twine to make the bow.

Hook a rubber band onto the indented part of the bow to finish it.

Make the arrows using a bamboo skewer and paper.

Since bamboo skewers are light, be sure to wrap them with paper.

Once your arrows are ready, set up a target and try it out.

You might be surprised at how far they fly.

Make sure small children are careful.

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hanging toy

[Handmade] How to Make a Hanging Toy with a Plastic Wrap Core | Upcycle

hanging toy

Let me introduce a hanging toy that’s fun to watch as it sways.

Before you begin, prepare several empty plastic wrap (cling film) cores.

Then combine pieces by slicing the cores into rings or cutting them into various shapes.

Tie them together with string so that each part can move when the toy is hung.

You can also customize it by hanging a bouncy ball or attaching a bell to the frame made from the wrap cores to make a toy for parakeets.

Feel free to let your ideas grow and enjoy creating it.

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How to make a paper popper

How to Make a Paper Pop Gun [Craft Using a Wrap/Core Tube]

How to make a paper popper

Here’s how to make a simple paper pop gun using a plastic wrap core.

First, roll up some paper to make a small ball about 1 cm in diameter.

Cut a balloon around the middle and attach it to the end of the wrap core.

Secure it with a rubber band so it doesn’t come off, and you’re done! Put the paper ball inside, pull the balloon back, and launch the paper ball you made.

You can also decorate the gun however you like or use cardboard to give it a cool gun shape.

Have fun with your own original ideas!

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