A simple yet amazing craft using paper cups! An idea that’s also great for independent research projects.

helicopter

[Recommended for childcare workers] Kids will be thrilled! A helicopter made with paper cups!

We’re introducing a paper-cup helicopter activity for elementary school kids! The propeller spins around and looks really cool, so it’s especially recommended for boys.

Combine paper cups to make the helicopter body, and use a bamboo skewer and rubber bands to build the propeller mechanism.

Because there are lots of detailed steps—like making holes and wrapping wire—parents should supervise closely while enjoying the project together.

Craft projects are a great way to nurture children’s creativity, so we hope this idea will be helpful even for kids who feel they’re not good at crafts or can’t think of ideas, as well as for busy parents!

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Rocket

[Paper Cup Toy] Make a Paper Cup Rocket! It flies with UFO-like movements! Make paper cup toy

This is a rocket you can easily make with paper cups! First, place the bottoms of two paper cups together and tape them in place.

Next, slightly bend the middle of a paperclip.

Even elementary school kids can bend it easily! Attach the clip where the cup bottoms meet, aligning it with the curve of the cups.

Finally, attach three rubber bands, and you’re done! Hook the rubber bands onto the bent part of the clip, twist them around about three times, hook them on your index finger, and release your finger…

and it takes off!

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SAKI

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robot

[Craft Workshop] Let's Make Robots with Paper Cups and Straws [Hakodate Kids Plaza]

You can even make a robot easily with just a paper cup! Use construction paper to make the robot’s eyes, mouth, and hands.

Next, cut X-shaped slits in two places on the bottom and two places on the side of the paper cup.

Insert a bendable straw so that it goes from the bottom to the side.

Finally, attach the parts like the eyes and mouth, and you’re done! When you move the straw up and down, the robot’s arms will move!

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SAKI

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kaleidoscope

[Paper Cup Craft] Super Easy! How to Make a Colorful Kaleidoscope [Ashitaba Channel]

You can make a colorful kaleidoscope with a paper cup! Besides the paper cup, you’ll need color film, tracing paper, and colored paper.

Attach several thin strips of color film around the rim of the cup.

Next, cut out the bottom of the cup and cover the opening with tracing paper.

Finally, wrap the sides of the cup with colored paper to decorate it, and you’re done.

Now look at a fluorescent light or similar source through the tracing paper side…

Colorful, beautiful patterns will appear on the tracing paper! It’s so pretty you might find yourself staring at it for a long time.

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Hane Keisuke

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Stretchy paper cup animals

Stretchy paper cup animals

This craft is full of ideas using umbrella plastic that really comes in handy during the rainy season! The “Stretchy Paper Cup Animals” change shape, so they make a big impact and kids are sure to love them.

First, decorate a paper cup as your favorite animal, and punch a hole in the paper cup that will go behind the animal.

Next, cut off the lower part of an accordion (bendy) straw, cover it with a halved piece of umbrella plastic, and tape it in place.

Tie a knot in the other piece of plastic, then insert the straw into the hole in the paper cup.

Finally, tape the knotted end to the bottom of the paper cup—and you’re done! Blow into the straw and it stretches way out—it’s so much fun.

Try making different animals and enjoy crafting together as a parent and child!

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A toy where beads bounce with your voice

The beads bounce like crazy! And while you're at it, shout out loud to relieve stress!! [Paper Cup Craft] #craft #handmadetoys #papercup

Let’s make a toy that makes the energy of your voice visible.

You’ll use two paper cups (one small, one large), a plastic cup, and some small beads.

First, cut out the bottom of the small paper cup.

Next, make a hole in the side of the large paper cup and insert the small paper cup into it.

Then, use scissors to cut about 1.5 cm off the rim side of the plastic cup.

Finally, place the beads on the bottom of the large paper cup, cover them by stacking the plastic cup on top like a lid, and secure it with tape—done! When you put your mouth to the small paper cup and speak loudly, the beads will bounce.

That’s because your voice makes the air vibrate, and those vibrations are transmitted to the paper cup, causing the beads to jump.

It’s a perfect toy for learning how sound works.

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Hane Keisuke

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Shooting game

Easy Shooting Game with Paper Cups! [Try Making It? Craft Edition]

Many adults probably felt their hearts race at a shooting gallery game, didn’t they? Let’s make a safe version for kids using paper cups.

Cut out the bottom of one paper cup with a utility knife.

Then take another cup, trim it to make it shallow, and cut small slits in its bottom; attach rubber bands so they hook onto a stick.

After that, stack the cups, pull back the rubber bands, and release! Since they’re just paper cups, it won’t hurt even if someone gets hit, but be sure to secure enough space before playing.

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