Popular with toddlers! A collection of homemade toy ideas

[Toilet paper roll] Bow and arrow / Archery

[Playable Craft] Easy! High-Flying Bow and Arrow/Archery How to Make It (Toilet Paper Roll, Straw, Rubber Bands, Tissue) [Simple Craft, Upcycled Play, At-Home Play, Indoor Play, Handmade Toy]

A bow and arrow made by combining a toilet paper tube and rubber bands—the fun part is how the arrow shoots off with force.

First, stack two toilet paper tubes to make a rod shape with a hole through the middle.

Then attach rubber bands by hooking them onto both ends to complete the bow.

Insert an arrow made from a chopstick into the hole, pull it back together with the rubber bands, and release to launch the arrow.

Important tips include firmly securing the joint between the toilet paper tubes so it can withstand the tension of the rubber bands, and attaching a ball of tissue to the tip of the arrow to make it as safe as possible.

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[Straw] Twirling Whistle

[1st Kurukuru Whistle] Make and play together as parent and child! Easy craft!

This is a craft for making the curly party whistle you often see at festivals using materials you have at home.

You can make the body with just paper, a straw, and tape, and once you draw a picture with colored pencils or pens, it’s complete.

That makes it an easy project not only at home but also for kindergarten or preschool.

You only need scissors to cut the straw in half, so it’s easy for little kids to try, too.

It’s a fun, recommended craft idea to make together with parents, teachers, or friends and compete to see whose whistle can extend the longest.

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Hoshino Takashi

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[Clear File] Airplane

[Playable Craft] A Plane That Flies Better Than a Paper Airplane <Handmade Toy> [Free Craft] Easy Independent Research

Airplanes made with clear plastic files as wings are easy to build and can fly far, making them great for crafts.

Besides the clear file, the materials—like straws and vinyl tape—are everyday items that are easy to gather, so it should be easy to get started.

Clear files also come in many colors, so you might be able to make your own original airplane.

However, since there are steps like cutting the clear file with scissors, adults should provide support appropriate to the child’s age when they work on the craft.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Decorap: Parachute

No.122 “Let’s Make a Parachute” [Handmade Toys by Preschool Teachers]

A parachute made with Decolap looks beautiful and will likely delight children.

Depending on how you combine the Decolap, you can make it colorful, and by adding illustrations drawn by your child, you can create a unique, original parachute—there are many ways to enjoy it.

However, since it involves precise measuring and using scissors, please have an adult assist according to the child’s age when they do the craft.

It’s a recommended craft idea that everyone can get excited about by launching it from a high place.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Kendama with Paper Cups

[For 4-year-olds] Let’s make a kendama and play!

Let’s try making a kendama using paper cups.

First, draw your favorite picture on a paper cup.

Once you’re done, place the bottoms of two paper cups together and tape them to stick.

Next, attach a piece of kite string to the paper cups, and tie a crumpled ball of newspaper to the other end—that’s it! Because the ball is light, it’s easy for children to handle, and when not in use, you can store the ball inside the paper cups, which is convenient.

Instead of drawing, you can also decorate the cups with stickers, or make them look like animals by adding embellishments with construction paper or yarn.

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sasashina

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