Fun DIY Toy Ideas You Can Make with 100-Yen Store Materials
Kids love playing with toys.
We want to provide toys that match their developmental stages and interests and let them play a lot, but buying new toys every time can be costly, which is a concern.
So this time, we’re introducing toy ideas you can make with materials from the 100-yen shop.
From items that stimulate the five senses through seeing and touching, to those that promote fine motor development, to things that can be used for pretend play—there are plenty of fun toy ideas that babies to preschoolers can enjoy.
Another great point is that they’re easy to make without spending much money!
These are perfect not only for daycare and kindergarten but also at home, so be sure to give them a try.
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Made with 100-yen shop materials! Fun handmade toy ideas (51–60)
cake
Here’s an idea for felt cakes you can use for pretend play.
Basically, make a pattern for the cake shape you want, then cut the felt to match and sew it together.
You could make several slice-shaped shortcakes that combine into a whole cake for easier play.
Place a piece of cardboard on the bottom of each cake, then stuff it with cotton and sew it closed.
For the cream, cut the felt into a pinwheel shape and sew it so the tips gather tightly—this will make it look realistic.
After that, add your preferred toppings, like cream layers in the cross-section and strawberries!
smart ball
You can make a smart ball game, a timeless favorite at festivals, using only items from the 100-yen shop: perforated board, square dowels, rubber bands, marbles, nails, double-sided tape, wooden dowels, and wood glue.
First, cut the lumber with a saw to fit the board and build a frame.
Attach the frame and the plunger with nails and a hammer, and fix a plastic sheet with double-sided tape to create the arch that rebounds the marbles.
Since the perforated board lets you place dowels freely, kids can have fun customizing and adding their own ideas!
sensory mat
A sensory mat with various parts is a mat you can enjoy by looking and touching.
You play by feeling different shapes and soft, bumpy areas with your hands, or by walking on them.
You can prepare a base mat and make the parts yourself.
By attaching items you have at home—such as plastic bottle caps, kitchen sponges, fluffy towels, water-filled plastic bags, and noise-making toys—you can easily create one.
Walking on uneven, unstable areas helps develop balance and leg strength, and even spots that feel a bit painful underfoot become valuable experiences.
Keep building a variety of senses and continue growing healthy and strong!
chain drop
Let’s make a toy called a “chain dropper” using a milk powder can! It’s very easy to make.
Attach the parts of Anpanman’s face to the lid of the can, then cut out the mouth area with a utility knife.
After that, secure the lid with tape so it won’t come off, and just put the chain inside! Little kids love putting things into small holes like this—and they love pulling them out, too! It’s a simple toy, but it’s a classic favorite among children.
Give it a try!
Tape Balloon
These are fun, tactile tape balloons you can make using double-sided tape from a 100-yen shop.
It’s popular and easy to make if you use Crocodile Grip, a gel tape with strong adhesive power.
Materials include Crocodile Grip, clips, and a hand air pump.
First, cut the double-sided tape to about 4 cm, fold it in half over the pump nozzle, and seal the edges firmly.
Next, peel off the clear protective film on the surface and secure both ends with clips.
Pump in air, then slowly remove the pump and seal the opening with your fingers.
Once you get the hang of it, you can add glitter or other decorations at the beginning to make a cute, sparkly transparent balloon.