[Handmade Toys] Fun to Make! A Collection of Pull-Along Toy Ideas

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!

Scrap-wood Archery

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Make and play with everyday materials! Here are some ideas for upcycled archery.

You’ll need: a paper tube, an awl, a straw, rubber bands, paper cups, tissue paper, and scissors.

First, use the awl to make a hole in the paper tube.

Cut off the accordion part of the straw, then ball up some tissue paper and attach it to the tip.

Cut a notch at the back of the straw where you can hook a rubber band, and you’re done! Stack paper cups to make a target.

Insert the straw into the hole in the paper tube, hook the rubber band, and launch.

Try experimenting with different ways to shoot!

Mysterious Card

When you pull the card, the illustration turns colored! Here’s an idea for a magical card.

What you’ll need: a favorite illustration, construction paper, a clear file folder, vinyl tape, scissors, glue or double-sided tape, a permanent marker, and a stapler.

Let’s make a magic-like item that “colors in” the illustration along with a cheerful peekaboo shout of “Peek-a-boo!” To keep it safe for kids to handle alone or with others, round off the corners by cutting them, and protect the edges of the piece with vinyl tape.

Race-to-the-top climbing game

Let’s make and play with construction paper! Here’s an idea for a “Race to the Top” game.

You’ll need construction paper, scissors, animal illustrations, glue, stickers, and tape.

First, cut the construction paper and tape the pieces together vertically.

Fold the paper to make creases, then fold the tip into a triangle and cut it off.

Attach the animal illustrations to the cut pieces, assemble them onto the construction paper, and you’re done! When you move the construction paper from side to side, the animal pictures climb upward.

Now, who can reach the goal the fastest? Give it a try!

bodkin (drawstring threader)

Let's play with yarn threading for 2-year-olds

Let’s make a cardboard lacing activity! You’ll need cardboard, an awl, yarn in your favorite color, and chenille stems (pipe cleaners).

First, have your child draw a favorite picture on the cardboard.

Next, use the awl to punch holes along the drawing, then wrap the yarn around the end of a chenille stem—and you’re ready to go.

A key tip: bend and secure the tip of the chenille stem so it won’t poke little hands.

Tape the end of the yarn to the back so it doesn’t pull through, and enjoy lacing freely! It’s so satisfying to thread the yarn through all the holes.

Give it a try!