Handmade summer festival games: a collection of ideas you can enjoy at kindergartens, daycare centers, and at home.

Marble run made from cardboard

Cardboard Craft: Marble Run — Childcare Tips Useful for Practicum and Training

Let’s try making a cool marble run using cardboard.

Prepare a rectangular piece of cardboard that isn’t too thick, and cut off one section on the large face and one section on the narrowest side.

Then, using the pieces you removed and other bits of cardboard, build the pathways for the marble to roll along and attach them to the base cardboard.

Instead of connecting every path all the way through, it’s also fun to leave gaps here and there so the marble drops down to the next level and continues.

Be sure to set up the goal area so the marble stops securely and doesn’t roll out after reaching the finish.

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Marble Rolling Tower

[WakuWaku-san] Marble Rolling Tower! <An easy marble coaster you can make with toilet paper rolls and construction paper>

How about a stylish marble run, a Marble Rolling Tower, made from toilet paper cores and colored construction paper? First, stack three toilet paper cores vertically to make one long tube.

Next, let’s create the tracks where the marbles will roll using colored construction paper.

Prepare a rectangular sheet of colored paper, cut it lengthwise in half, then fold the half sheet in half two times.

Unfold the second fold, and along the crease you just made, cut a series of deep, fine slits from one edge to the other.

Once that’s done, fold it into a long, thin triangle to form the track.

Finally, attach the track diagonally to the tube like a slide, and glue a piece of cardboard to the very bottom of the tube as a base—done! Try making it with different colors of paper.

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Marble coaster made from drawing paper and milk cartons

[Elementary School Craft] Marble Coaster: A Handmade Toy Made with Construction Paper and Milk Cartons

Let’s try making a complex marble run using a milk carton and construction paper! First, close the opening of the milk carton to make a complete cube, then wrap it with construction paper in any color you like.

Next, use construction paper to craft detailed tracks in various shapes.

Make different kinds of paths—curves, sharp angles, and zigzags.

Once the tracks are ready, attach them to the milk-carton cube however you like, and you’re done.

There are no rules for how to build the tracks, so create an original and fun course full of personality!

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Paper Cup UFO Catcher

How to make a UFO catcher with paper cups? Crafting tips from a nursery teacher (for 5-year-olds)

The “Paper Cup UFO Catcher” is a popular DIY recreation idea you can enjoy with elementary school kids.

Cut eight slits into a paper cup to make tentacle-like arms, then insert a straw through the center to move it.

Place another paper cup over the top and move it up and down—this opens and closes the arms.

The moment it grabs the target is super exciting! It’s easy to make with everyday materials, yet the movement feels authentic and makes it really fun to play.

Figuring out the controls is part of the charm, and it gets even more exciting when friends compete.

It’s a recommended activity that combines the joy of crafting with the sense of achievement from a game.

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Target practice with an extendable sword

[Toy] Rolling paper made from posters! [Festival] – How to make –

Do you know rolling papers? They’re toy papers that are rolled up into a stick shape, and when you flick them forward, the curled paper shoots out and extends.

You can make one yourself using a poster.

Let’s use the popping force of a rolling paper to create a game where you knock down targets.

To make a rolling paper, just cut a poster into long, narrow strips, tape them together to make a long piece, and roll it tightly around a chopstick.

Rolling it a bit tightly will give you a cleaner finish.

Feel free to decorate the paper cups you’ll use as targets.

Try competing to see how many paper cups you can knock down by skillfully handling the rolling paper!

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[Summer Festival] Cute Goldfish

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Goldfish making#nursery_teacher#Summer ProductionGoldfishNursery teacher / Childcare workerHow about adorable goldfish as summer festival prizes? 〈Materials〉 Tissue paper Facial tissue Nylon thread (fishing line) Scissors Round stickers Permanent marker Clear tape (cellophane tape) Raffia ribbon (Suzuran tape) Aurora cushion stuffing (optional) Cellophane gift bag Craft knife Ribbon Hole punch Sparkly stickers (optional) Koala Teacher’s tip: If you cut the nylon thread a bit longer, it’s easier to adjust the goldfish’s position inside the bag! After taping it in place, trim off the excess! Give it a try, everyone! Thanks for reading to the end. I’d be happy if you give a like or follow! Feel free to leave comments with your thoughts or questions♪ ┈┈┈ On this account, I share: crafts, weekly/monthly plans, event prep, and solutions to common challenges. Let’s save time on planning crafts by borrowing ideas from Koala Teacher! Check out my other posts: @koalahoikushi ┈┈┈#Childcare CraftingSummer Craft

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Perfect for summer festivals! Here are some cute goldfish ideas.

Many schools and childcare centers may be planning to hold summer festival events.

These charming goldfish ideas also make great souvenirs for children.

What you’ll need: a craft knife, hole punch, scissors, permanent marker, tape, raffia tape, nylon thread (fishing line), ribbon, clear bags, and aurora cushioning (iridescent filler).

They look just like goldfish swimming in sparkling water—so beautiful.

Be sure to give it a try!

Goldfish scooping with sweets

Perfect for home parties and birthdays! Here’s a fun idea for a candy-filled goldfish scooping game.

It’s recommended for anyone planning an activity that kids will love at events.

You’ll need clear plastic bags, transparent origami paper, clear tape, iridescent round stickers, scissors, and more.

Just put the see-through origami paper into the clear bag and secure it with tape to transform it into a goldfish shape! You can even add candy inside for extra fun.

Give it a try!