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 store materials! Fun handmade toy ideas (11–20)
dollhouse
Let’s make a dollhouse that you can open and play with in a flash and tidy up just as quickly, using materials from the dollar store! Prepare a box with an attached lid, and stick fabric, remake sheets (decorative adhesive sheets), and window parts made from papercraft onto the inside walls.
Then just add the small items you usually use for doll play, like a table and chairs, and your handmade dollhouse is complete! When it’s time to clean up, simply put everything back into the box.
If you use a box with a handle, you can carry it around easily, too.
play kitchen
This is a play kitchen made using MDF boards—wood fibers finely crushed and pressed into sheets—along with small storage boxes, coasters, and similar items.
Once you’ve gathered boards and boxes, just picture the shape of the kitchen and assemble it while gluing the pieces together.
Using real kitchen accessories, such as cutlery hooks, will make it look even more realistic.
If you’re using MDF or plywood, choose other wood-grain or natural-material items to create a cohesive, natural-looking kitchen.
Why not build it while discussing with the kids what kind of kitchen they’d like?
Chewy balls
These are squishy balls made by combining clay and balloons.
All you need are clay and balloons.
At 100-yen shops, you can find various types of clay with different textures, so it’s fun to prepare a few kinds and compare how they feel.
Making them is super easy: just stuff a suitable amount of clay into a balloon.
You can squeeze and play with it from the outside of the balloon, so even children who don’t like sticky hands can enjoy it.
It also helps prevent kids from accidentally putting clay in their mouths.
Strollers & Shopping Carts
With items from a 100-yen shop, you can make a handy piece that works as both a stroller and a shopping cart! Cut and remove the fabric from a small foldable chair used for outings, then attach a mesh basket there with zip ties.
Secure a caster-equipped plant stand to the bottom with zip ties, and cut off the excess ties to finish.
To prevent it from tipping over when you put dolls or toys on top, add a weight to the plant stand area—this will help small children play safely.
Coin slider
This is a coin slider made with a whiteboard and magnets! To make it, just stick round magnets or magnet bars onto a whiteboard.
Think about the path the coin will take and arrange them so it drops smoothly.
Simply sticking on magnets can feel a bit plain, so it’s also a good idea to add some cuteness by wrapping the magnet bars with washi tape.
Since magnets are easy to move, you can adjust the difficulty—that’s another great point.
Drop coins from the top, or slide chip-shaped flower blocks that can be linked together, and have fun!