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Turn a cardboard tube into an educational toy! A handmade toy your kids will love

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

The core of plastic wrap is very hard and sturdy, isn’t it?

That very core is perfect as a material for kids’ handmade toys!

So this time, we’re introducing ideas for DIY toys that make the most of the wrap core’s long, cylindrical shape.

We’ve included sensory educational toys that stimulate babies’ five senses, as well as toys that toddlers can enjoy.

You can put them together right away using materials from 100-yen shops or recyclables, so the low cost is another great bonus!

Find something that matches your child’s stage of development and give it a try.

Turn a toilet paper roll core into an educational toy! DIY toys kids will love (11–20)

ring toss

No.056 “How to Make a Ring Toss Game (1)” [Handmade Toys by a Nursery Teacher]

ring toss

Ring toss is a game that even very young children can enjoy.

All you need are newspaper or wrapping paper, plus colored masking tape.

When choosing tape, pick bright colors so kids can select their favorites and play.

You can also make a cute base using a plastic wrap core, cardboard, or felt.

To ensure the kids can play with it for a long time, it’s best to make a sturdy toy.

How they use the rings and the base is up to their imagination.

It’ll be fun to see what they come up with.

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In conclusion

We introduced some handmade toy ideas using empty plastic wrap tubes.

There were lots of unique ideas that made the most of the tube’s shape.

Plastic wrap tubes are very sturdy, so they’re unlikely to break even when many children play with them repeatedly, and their long-lasting durability is another big plus.

Please be careful not to injure yourself when cutting them with a utility knife or similar tools.

Imagine the smiles on the children’s faces and try making your own original handmade toys!