Popular with toddlers! A collection of homemade toy ideas

blowing toy

About Blowing Practice [How to Choose Blow Toys] (Speech Training for Children)

When it comes to toys that children blow into, there are many, like soap bubbles and toy trumpets.

While having fun, they can strengthen the muscles around the mouth and learn to control their breathing, which in turn supports language development and improves speaking skills.

Blowing also stimulates the senses and helps cultivate concentration and a cooperative attitude.

Making sounds with toys together with friends fosters social skills through play.

Since kids can develop various abilities while enjoying themselves, consider incorporating handmade blow instruments and similar toys according to your child’s developmental stage!

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Hiragana board made from 100-yen shop materials

[One Session] I Tried Making Support Tools for Children Who Struggle with Hiragana Using 100-Yen Shop Items — Child Development Support Research Association / Kohaken

The “Hiragana Board” is helpful for children learning hiragana.

It’s also recommended for kids who struggle with hiragana.

While practicing reading and writing, they also improve visual perception and hand coordination.

Practicing with fingertips is important for developing fine motor skills.

Another big benefit is boosting concentration.

Quietly writing characters nurtures the ability to focus.

Children can also enjoy it with friends, so it fosters various skills beyond just learning characters.

By all means, try making a DIY “Hiragana Board” that suits your child’s developmental stage and have fun with it!

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I’ll teach you how to use and make picture cards! Let’s create visual support tools [Developmental Disability Child Support Specialist Channel]

Picture cards support children’s communication through words.

They are especially helpful for children who are slightly delayed in development or who have autistic traits.

By using picture cards to present information visually, children can more easily understand situations.

For example, showing instructions for actions or everyday events with pictures helps children think about what they should do.

This can make daily life and social behavior proceed more smoothly.

Try making picture cards by hand and enjoy using them together so children can feel secure in their daily lives.

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Spinning Face-Changing Paper Cup Toy

Let’s play by spinning paper cups! Here’s a fun paper cup toy where the face changes as you turn it.

You’ll need two paper cups, a craft knife or scissors, and colored pens.

First, draw Anpanman’s full body on one cup.

The key is to cut out the face area! Next, stack the cups and draw various expressions—like a smiley face or a surprised face—on the inner cup.

Finally, spin the stacked cups, and you’re done! It would also be fun to make versions with Anpanman’s friends.

Anpanman Crackers

Let’s make use of toilet paper rolls! Here are some ideas for Anpanman party poppers.

You’ll need balloons, pom-pom decoration balls, colored construction paper, toilet paper rolls, tape, a paper cup, double-sided tape, a white pen, scissors, and origami paper.

When you pull the balloon and let go, the decoration balls placed inside the toilet paper roll pop out with a fun “boing!” It’s perfect not only for birthday parties and other events, but also as a toy for playing at home.