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

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

This time, we’ve gathered lots of ideas for make-and-play toys using paper.

A single sheet might be thin and flimsy, but by layering or rolling it, you can create mouthwatering-looking foods, cute decorations, and toys that are fun to play with together with friends!

You can even make toys that look like the ones sold in stores!

Paper holds limitless possibilities—give it a try and make some fun toys!

Since paper has a rough side and a smooth side, be mindful of which side you use when making moving toys.

Made of Paper! A Fun Collection of Handmade Toy Ideas You Can Play With (31–40)

Paper bag puppet

[Handmade Toys to Enjoy with Kids] Paper Bag Puppets / A DIY toy craft video where children, together with their parents, boost their creativity and creative drive

Paper bag puppet

“Paper bag puppets” are a handmade craft idea that children can enjoy at daycare and kindergarten.

Using familiar materials like paper bags, construction paper, origami paper, and yarn, it requires no special tools, making it easy for anyone to try.

Children can create freely by sticking papers of their favorite colors and patterns onto the bag or adding yarn as hair accessories, which naturally fosters their imagination and expressive skills.

The making process itself is play, and after completion the puppets shine in pretend play and puppet shows, so they can be enjoyed for a long time.

It’s a perfect craft idea for both early childhood settings and activities at home.

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Funny Hundred Faces

[For Kids] Craft: “Funny Hundred Faces.” Easy to make and play with just paper and colored pencils. Art/craft/project ideas for elementary schools, kindergartens, and preschools. DIY activities usable in nursing homes and elder care. Introducing play tools you can make at home with your children.

Funny Hundred Faces

This “Funny Hundred Faces” activity is perfect for people who love drawing and have time to take it slow.

It’s a foldable where you open up a square-folded paper and the expression changes bit by bit.

Draw several different faces—smiling, crying, angry, and more.

You can use your teacher’s or friends’ faces as models, or your favorite animals like rabbits or cats.

If you make it with a big sheet of paper, it could even work as a simple mask.

Since the main focus is on drawing illustrations, have fun while you create it!

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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

Cute crafts in the kitchen

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.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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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!

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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!

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