[Childcare] Recommended for toddlers! Toy ideas you can make and play with
Toys you can make and play with can be created from everyday materials if you match them to your child’s age and interests.
Through crafting, kids can have fun, grow attached to what they make, and even find opportunities to communicate with friends.
Here, we’ll introduce simple, easy-to-make toy ideas for toddlers.
There are plenty of options for indoor play and for enjoying outside!
Many can be made easily using familiar recyclable materials, so please use this as a reference and try making them together with your children!
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[Childcare] Recommended for toddlers! Toy ideas you can make and play with (51–60)
Playing donut shop
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Learn while you play! Here are some ideas for playing donut shop.
Playing store is a great opportunity for children to enjoy themselves while learning knowledge and habits related to food.
By having fun and developing an interest in food through play, and by dividing roles during play, children can also learn the importance of communication and cooperation with others.
Items to prepare include chopsticks, spoons, vinyl tape, clothespins, milk cartons, packing tape, origami paper, and envelopes.
Give it a try!
Ring toss set
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Let’s make and play! Here are some ideas for a DIY ring toss set.
These tips are perfect when you want to set up a ring toss corner but don’t have the equipment.
All you need are toilet paper rolls, origami paper, and foil origami.
Just wrap your favorite origami paper around a toilet paper roll to create a target.
Making and setting up lots of targets will make it even more exciting.
For the rings, twist strips of foil origami to form loops.
Give it a try!
Milk Carton Yo-Yo
An unbreakable yo-yo made from a milk carton.
Cut the milk carton open so it forms a cross, and use stickers or markers to decorate the inside.
Make two holes in the bottom and thread a rubber band through them, then connect additional rubber bands to make it longer.
Gather the four cross-shaped flaps toward the center so the decorations face outward, tape them in place, and then secure firmly with a stapler to finish! If you swing it too hard, it becomes harder to catch.
It’s best to encourage gentle play, saying things like, “Try it gently so the rubber band doesn’t stretch out too much.”
Stroll Pet
Here’s an idea for a “walking pet” that’s sure to make strolling more fun.
The structure is quite simple.
First, connect two cores from rolls of packing tape.
Next, decorate the cores however you like, then cover them with clear tape.
Tie on a string so you can pull it along as you walk, and it’s done.
You can give it the look of an animal to enjoy a walk-like experience, or use characters like Anpanman for a cute touch.
It’ll feel like you’re taking a walk together, and it’s sure to be fun.
[Childcare] Recommended for toddlers! DIY toy ideas you can make and play with (61–70)
Toy stethoscope for playing doctor
When you want to play doctor, make a toy stethoscope and get into character! For this one, you’ll use a headband you can find at a 100-yen shop.
Cover the headband with a tube of sewn felt, so if it has any decorations, remove them first.
For the tubing, use a string or cord, and for the chest piece, cover a suitably sized cap or lid with felt.
Once you’ve connected everything, your stethoscope is ready! It might be even more fun if you also make items like a medicine bag or bandages.
rattle
A rattle that could be called a baby’s very first toy.
Let’s try making one with an Anpanman motif.
Prepare something sturdy like a roll from plastic wrap or poster paper, then wrap it with construction paper or colored tape.
Attach the faces of Anpanman characters to the round openings.
Make the faces out of construction paper, and cover them with clear tape so the paper won’t get damaged and the toy will last longer.
Since the core is hollow, put bells or beads inside.
When a child holds and shakes it, it makes a sound and they’ll have fun!
garbage bag ball
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It’s a DIY ball you can make with materials you have at home.
All you need are a trash bag and vinyl tape or duct tape.
After sealing the bottom of the trash bag with tape, blow air into it and tie the opening.
Wrap vinyl tape around the inflated bag, and you’re done! Its fluffy feel is addictive, and kids are sure to get excited! The soft material means it won’t hurt even if it hits you, which is a nice bonus.