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Fun to play! A collection of handmade toy ideas made with construction paper

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.

We’re introducing easy and fun toy-making ideas you can create with construction paper.

Construction paper comes in many colors, is easy to cut with scissors, and works well with glue or tape—so the possibilities are endless!

In this article, we share lots of toy ideas that will make you want to start crafting right away.

From toys made using only construction paper to creations that combine other materials, there’s plenty to explore.

Find your favorite toy idea and have fun making and playing with it!

Fun to play! A collection of handmade toy ideas made with construction paper (11–20)

ice cream

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ice cream

Let me introduce a fun ice cream shop you can make with a sketchbook.

Please prepare a sketchbook, drawing paper, scissors, packing tape, and double-sided tape.

Cut out circles about 5 cm in diameter from the drawing paper to make ice cream templates.

Use the templates to create your favorite ice creams and draw the toppings.

Be sure to put double-sided tape on the back! Cut the cone to match the size of the ice cream and draw patterns on it with crayons.

Make cups the same way.

Stick the cups and cones onto the sketchbook with some space between them, then cover the entire page with packing tape.

Make the ice cream shop on a separate page and cover that entire page with packing tape, too.

Create toppings, cover them with packing tape, and you’re done! Try sticking and peeling the pieces to play.

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Handmade triangle puzzle

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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!

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Bug-catching toy

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Bug-catching toy

We’ll introduce how to make a bug-catching toy.

Get construction paper, magnets, straws, paper clips, glue, and some netting ready.

Cut colored construction paper into circles and assemble them into bugs.

Attach one paper clip to each bug and secure it with cellophane tape so it won’t come off.

Next, let’s make the bug-catching net.

Cut a ring out of thick paper and remove the center.

Thread the netting through the ring and staple it in place.

Make the handle out of a straw and attach it securely, then glue on a magnet, and you’re done! Have fun seeing how many bug cards you can catch.

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Space Travel Game

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Space Travel Game

Let me introduce a handmade space travel game.

Prepare 10 round magnets, round stickers, straws, and construction paper, and let’s make it together.

For the spaceship, attach a straw to a magnet, stick on a round sticker, and draw a rocket illustration.

Next, create a flight course for the spaceship on a base sheet of construction paper.

Cut black construction paper into circles and glue magnets at the center to make black holes.

Stick several of these black holes along the course, and you’re done.

Pilot the spaceship and try to reach the goal without getting swallowed by the black holes.

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In conclusion

This time we introduced lots of ideas for cute toys to decorate your room and fun toys with clever mechanisms.

You can buy construction paper at 100-yen shops, so pick a toy from the article that catches your eye, make it, and have fun playing with it!