Simple yet amazing crafts: craft ideas that elementary school students will want to make

Stationery storage file

I made a storage file for stationery — an easy DIY craft even elementary school kids can do.

Scissors, sticky notes, a ruler, and pens—this idea is to make a stationery storage file that can hold all the essential items elementary school students use in a single folder.

You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop, so it’s a budget-friendly craft.

First, open an A4 file and decide where each item will be stored.

Once decided, attach them using double-sided tape or a glue gun.

It’s also fun to decorate it in your own style with washi tape and stickers! You can make it in a few hours, and with a guardian’s help, even lower-grade students can try it—just be careful when using the glue gun.

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chain drop

[Handmade Toys] [Daycare, Kindergarten] I tried making three types of toys you can play with using chains.

Let’s make a toy called a “chain dropper” using a milk powder can! It’s very easy to make.

Attach the parts of Anpanman’s face to the lid of the can, then cut out the mouth area with a utility knife.

After that, secure the lid with tape so it won’t come off, and just put the chain inside! Little kids love putting things into small holes like this—and they love pulling them out, too! It’s a simple toy, but it’s a classic favorite among children.

Give it a try!

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Automatic Sorting Piggy Bank

[Experiment] I tried making a cardboard piggy bank that automatically sorts money! [Craft]

Piggy banks are also popular for elementary school summer crafts.

There are all kinds of ideas, from eye-catching ones where you make your favorite anime character out of paper clay, to material-focused ones made with toothpicks or plastic bottles.

So why not try making an “automatic sorting piggy bank” that’s sure to draw attention? It’s a clever piggy bank that automatically sorts and saves coins like 10-yen and 500-yen pieces—and the amazing part is that it’s made only from cardboard, which feels a bit mysterious.

The secret is holes cut to the exact size of each coin; as the coins pass through, they get sorted automatically! Be careful when using cutters or knives during the build.

Perler bead tissue case

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Perler beads are popular not only with kids but also with adults.

Many moms end up getting really into it as they relive their childhood (lol).

Here’s a cute and practical craft idea: you can make a tissue box cover using Perler beads.

Think up a design you like—your favorite character, an animal, anything—and give it a try.

Just snap the pieces together so they don’t break, and you’re done! You can insert and remove tissues from the bottom, and the top can be used as a small tray for accessories, which is a nice touch.

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PET-bottle air cannon

[Craft] Air Cannon ②: Plastic Bottle Air Cannon | DIY How to Make an Air Vortex Cannon

A cool plastic-bottle air cannon is a great project to try for summer break research or at-home play.

All you need are a plastic bottle, a balloon, scissors, a utility knife, vinyl tape, and a toilet paper roll—everything you can pick up at a 100-yen shop, so it’s easy to enjoy.

First, cut off the bottom of the plastic bottle and wrap tape around the edge to cover any sharp areas.

Next, tie the balloon’s mouth, cut off the top part, and attach it to the cut end of the bottle.

Finally, use the toilet paper roll as a handle, and decorate it with things like a milk carton if you like—and you’re done! Pull the balloon to shoot a burst of air and play target practice.

It’s fun and also teaches the physics of air, making it a recommended craft idea for elementary school kids.

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