[Childcare] Recommended for toddlers! Toy ideas you can make and play with

felt ball

[Handmade Toy] How to Make Anpanman Felt Balls

Felt balls, which can be played with in many ways, are also recommended.

First, download a pentagon template from the internet and use it to cut cardboard.

Next, cut felt to match the pentagons you’ve made and embroider the characters on them.

Once you have 12 pieces, assemble them, stuff them with filling, and you’re done.

I hope you’ll play freely—roll it to see which character shows up or toss it in the air.

You can also put a bell inside to enjoy the sound.

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playmat

[Using 100-yen shop felt] How to make a car play mat (100-yen handmade toy) / 100-yen DIY / Making toys to play with at home

Here’s an idea for a road play mat that you’ll want to make for a child who loves toy cars.

Sew roads made from gray felt onto a base of felt in your favorite color.

Then, add and sew on whatever you like—houses, trees, a police box, a hospital, bus stops, and more.

If you don’t have a sewing machine, you can skip the stitching and use glue to attach everything instead.

With a little creativity, you can make all kinds of play mats, so let your imagination run wild as you create.

Making a construction site where kids can play with work vehicles sounds fun, too!

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helicopter

[Recommended for childcare workers] Kids will be thrilled! A helicopter made with paper cups!

If you want to spark children’s creativity, how about making a paper-cup helicopter? It’s an idea where you create a propeller using a bamboo skewer and rubber bands attached to a paper cup.

Since there are several somewhat complex steps, make sure a parent or guardian provides support when working with younger children.

By changing the cup’s color, adding drawings, or decorating with stickers, you can create a helicopter full of originality depending on your arrangements.

Through activities like this, try experiencing how familiar everyday materials can take on new shapes and functions!

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Plastic-bottle kendama

Let’s make it with an empty bottle! R-1 Kendama that brings out strength

If you have small bottles at home, like those for lactic acid drinks, try making a kendama! After you make it, you can enjoy playing with it.

Using a smaller bottle makes it easy for little hands to hold, making it perfect as a toy.

Since this craft involves using a utility knife and scissors, adults should assist according to the child’s age.

The cut edge of the bottle can be dangerous, so please cover it with vinyl tape or similar.

You can also seal decorations inside the handle or decorate it with washi tape—so cute! It would be fun to make a few and hold a parent–child kendama tournament, too.

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plastic bottle shower

How to make a plastic bottle shower for water play at daycare

All you have to do is poke holes in the bottom of a plastic bottle with an awl, and your plastic-bottle shower is complete! It’s the perfect toy for water play season.

If you decorate the bottle with waterproof materials like vinyl tape, you can give it a unique, personalized look.

You can also change how the water comes out by adjusting the number and size of the holes, so you can prepare different patterns and have fun experimenting.

Plastic-bottle showers are safe and suitable even for infants, making them an excellent choice.

It’s a good idea to make plenty as summer approaches.

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