[Educational] Spark and nurture curiosity: simple and fun DIY toys
In this article, we’ll introduce simple homemade toys that spark and nurture children’s curiosity.
Kids love toys, but they often get bored with new ones quickly, or drop and break them.
That’s when homemade toys come in handy!
This time, we’ll show you how to make DIY toys using easily available materials that can be put together in a short time.
We’ll also introduce many toys that support early learning, so be sure to check them out and try making some yourself.
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[Educational] Spark and nurture curiosity: Simple, fun DIY toys (21–30)
Handmade triangle puzzle
This is an indoor activity where you use colorful construction paper to make triangles of various sizes and combine them to complete pictures and shapes.
Children can work at their own pace and freely, which helps them enjoyably develop concentration, spatial awareness, and creativity.
Because there are few chances to fail and it’s easy to experience success, it’s also effective for boosting self-esteem.
The materials are simple and you can start right away, which is a big plus.
With a little ingenuity, kids can create their favorite animals, vehicles, or even story worlds—so adults, too, should dive in and enjoy it together!
Handmade therapy tools recommended for developing fine motor skills
“Put-in” is a simple homemade toy where children insert parts of different colors and shapes into holes.
By playing with finger movements, kids naturally develop concentration, cognition, and fine motor skills.
For children with disabilities in particular, the experience of accomplishing tasks on their own can build confidence.
It’s easy to make, and the materials—like a storage box, marbles, small game counters, and tapioca/boba straws—are everyday items.
It’s perfect for indoor play, and as you play together, communication with children deepens.
Give it a try and make it part of your everyday routine.
Cap Relay
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Hands moving with bated breath.
When you succeed, the crowd erupts! “Cap Relay” is a thrilling craft game made from a tissue box and plastic bottle caps.
Cut out the top of the box, make holes in the sides, and insert straws.
Attach caps to the straws to complete the control sticks.
Place a ping-pong ball on the cap and try to relay it from one end of the box to the other without dropping it—success if you make it! With simple materials, it hones concentration and balance, and it’s an intense game you can enjoy solo or with two players.
A practical, challenge-based craft idea that boys will go crazy for.
Memory game
https://www.tiktok.com/@kuririn_asobi/video/7513921154432781576Let me introduce a memory game where your recall is the key.
Write the numbers 1 to 9 on plastic bottle caps, then flip them face-up in numerical order.
If you accidentally flip the wrong number, it’s the next player’s turn.
Who will be the first to reach the goal? It’s a lively game that works great with two or more players! Stay focused and put your memory to the test.
To raise the difficulty, you can increase the number of numbered caps or set a time limit.
Have fun and give it a try!
Big Shokuiku Karuta
Get excited! Here are some ideas for a big Food Education Karuta.
Food Education Karuta is a great recommendation because children can have fun learning about food through play.
By using a “big karuta,” which is larger than regular karuta cards, their excitement will grow even more, don’t you think? The contents of Food Education Karuta typically help kids learn about table setting, dining manners, and balanced meals.
Be sure to try incorporating a unique, oversized Food Education Karuta!
miniature food
Make it with clay! Here are some miniature food ideas.
These unique ideas are perfect for children’s food education.
By crafting food that looks almost real with their own hands, kids can deepen their interest in and understanding of food and ingredients.
For example, as they observe to match the colors of vegetables and fruits to the real thing and look for shapes and features, natural conversations like “This one is green,” or “What kind of nutrients does it have?” are likely to emerge.
Through making miniature foods with clay, children may also cultivate an appreciation for eating and learn the importance of food.
Magnet and pipe cleaner toy
Let me introduce a toy using magnets and pipe cleaners.
Prepare an empty 6-piece cheese box, bottle caps, pipe cleaners, a plastic sheet, drawing paper, string, clear tape, vinyl tape, and glue, and let’s make it.
Line the inside of the empty cheese box with drawing paper to create the base.
Cut the plastic sheet into a circle to make a window.
Choose the colors of the pipe cleaners, cut them to length, and place them inside the cheese box to get ready.
Put a magnet inside a bottle cap, and tape two caps together with vinyl tape so the magnet won’t fall out.
Make a hole in the cap, thread the string through, and create the magnetic part that will move the pipe cleaners.
By holding the magnet against the outside of the cheese box, the pipe cleaners inside gather and move, making it a fun toy to play with!