Made of paper! A fun collection of DIY toy ideas you can play with

Cute crafts in the kitchen

Great for free craft time too! 'Cute Crafts in the Kitchen for Elementary School Kids' (Gakken) – children, parents and kids, DIY, at-home activities

Do you know the book “Cute Crafts in the Kitchen for Elementary School Students,” published by Gakken? It’s packed with fun craft ideas, including many that would be perfect for summer vacation projects and crafts.

Let me introduce one from the book: the “Paper Dome Cup.” The simple process is to coat a water balloon with glue, wrap it with Japanese paper or tissue paper, and once it’s dry, pop the balloon.

It doesn’t take much time, so it’s recommended even for those who are short on time.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The classic picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar is packed with fun tricks and educational elements we want children to learn, all within a delightful story.

It’s a beloved classic that has been cherished around the world for many years.

How about making a Hungry Caterpillar out of origami and playing with it? It’s designed to stretch out with a boing when you pull it, so kids are sure to be thrilled! It does take patience since you need to make many small parts and assemble them, but if the children help with making the pieces, you’ll have it finished in no time.

Use large origami paper and you can even make a giant caterpillar.

Be sure to make an adorable caterpillar together and have fun playing with it!

hamburger set toy

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Items that make pretend play even more fun! Here are some ideas for making a toy hamburger set.

You’ll need cardboard, a styrofoam board, a round template, a craft knife, craft glue, scrap paper, tissue paper, origami paper, tape, red round stickers, pens, and so on.

It’s a handmade hamburger set idea perfect for kids who love to play shopkeeper.

The buns are shaped like Anpanman’s face, which makes it extra cute!

A hand that moves freely when you pull the string

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This is a fun toy where a paper hand moves freely by pulling strings.

First, cut construction paper into the shape of a hand.

Apply double-sided tape along each finger, then attach short pieces of straw—each with a string threaded through it—lined up along the fingers.

Gather all the strings around the wrist area, stick a label or sticker on the end of each string, and you’re done! When you pull a sticker, the corresponding finger moves.

If you pull all the strings to move the fingers, you can even make a fist! It’s an easy, enjoyable toy to make, so give it a try.

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It spins amazingly well when it catches the wind! Let me share an idea for a paper pinwheel.

You’ll need a decoration ring, a bamboo skewer, tape, a pencil, and scissors.

A decoration ring is a strip of paper; you can make it by cutting origami or other paper into long strips about 2 cm wide.

The steps are simple and easy to understand, so it’s a great craft for kids.

Since there’s a step where you cut the bamboo skewer, be sure to proceed with safety in mind.

Infinite Tissues

[100-yen shop] Handmade infinite tissue, educational toy

Recommended for kids who are in the phase of pulling things out and playing! Let me share the “infinite tissue” idea.

What you’ll need: an empty wet-wipe container or tissue box, and kitchen cloths (dishcloths).

Kitchen cloths are sturdier than tissue paper, so they’re a great choice.

Tie the corners of the cloths together to connect about 10 pieces, then put them in the box! Your child will likely be absorbed in the game of using their fingers to pull them out.

You can also enjoy a variation by threading them through a toilet paper roll!

Paper Drop Game

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Let’s make a “Paper Drop Game” by folding and cutting paper! This idea is exciting because the process of getting ready to play—folding paper to create the game board and cutting pieces that become the heart of the game—is part of the fun.

Once you write numbers on the folded paper with a pen, you’re ready to start.

Using the creases as guides, flick or drop the paper pieces to aim for high scores—simple rules anyone can enjoy.

It’s great that you can reuse scrap paper, too! Challenge each other to see who can score higher and have a blast competing.