Candy scoop

[Origami] Summer Festival at Home! How to Make Candy Scooping and a Poi

Make your own poi! Here are some ideas for a candy scooping game.

Activity corners like this are always a big hit with kids.

This time, let’s try setting up a handmade candy scooping booth.

You’ll need origami paper, pens, scissors, tape, and so on.

A “poi” is the tool used for goldfish scooping, typically a plastic frame with washi paper attached.

The key to this idea is that you can easily make one with origami paper! It could also be fun to make your own candy bags and create a fully original candy scooping corner.

Paper cup target practice

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An exciting game! Here’s an idea for a paper-cup target game.

It’s perfect for a summer festival game corner! It’s easy to make, so give it a try.

You’ll need paper cups, origami paper, scissors, a craft knife, and vinyl tape.

Cut out the bottom of a paper cup with the craft knife, stretch a balloon with its mouth tied over the opening, and tape it in place to make a pop gun.

Prepare rolled-up origami pellets and paper-cup targets decorated with illustrations, and you’ll be ready to enjoy the paper-cup target game!

Curling Bingo Game

Make it with paper cups! Here’s an idea for a curling bingo game.

Curling is the sport where you slide heavy stones across an ice rink and try to place them as close as possible to the center of a target area called the house to score points, right? This time, let’s use paper cups as the stones and set the house as a 3×3 grid to enjoy a bingo-style game.

Split into two teams and, like tic-tac-toe, adjust your force and control your direction to line up three in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.

string lottery

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Let’s create an exciting, heart-pounding corner! Here are some ideas for a string lottery.

Raffles get both kids and adults excited, don’t they? This time, let’s make a festival-style string raffle.

You’ll need cardboard, twine, a screwdriver, a utility knife or scissors, origami or construction paper, masking tape, a bold marker, stickers, toilet paper rolls, clothespins, and prizes.

If you bundle the twine and thread it through the inside of the toilet paper roll in advance, it seems to help prevent the strings from getting tangled!

Watermelon splitting

It’s great that you can play it over and over! Here’s an idea for a watermelon-splitting game.

Many people have probably experienced traditional watermelon splitting at the beach, river, or a barbecue in summer.

This time, let’s enjoy a pretend version using milk cartons.

What you’ll need: milk cartons, scissors, paper plates, thumbtacks, newspaper, permanent markers, colored construction paper, glue or double-sided tape, and so on.

It’s a wonderful idea that will let children feel a sense of achievement and fulfillment—like “I did it!” Be sure to give it a try.

cutout

Try your hand at a traditional pastime! Here are some ideas for katanuki (cutout art).

Katanuki is a common sight at festival stalls.

How about giving this long-loved activity a try? Use a needle, toothpick, or drawing pin to cut out various designs imprinted on a flat, board-like candy.

For children’s safety, you can also adapt the activity using construction paper or other materials.

With a bit of creativity, your customized katanuki will get kids excited and engaged.

Handmade Sweets Scoop

Enjoy the festive vibes of a Japanese fair! Here are some ideas for a DIY candy scooping game.

These ideas are perfect for anyone who wants to create an exciting corner that will thrill kids, just like at a festival.

You’ll need empty capsules, pipe cleaners, tape, masking tape, glitter origami paper, handkerchiefs or scarves, and cushioning material.

If using candy is difficult, try putting origami creations or illustrations inside the capsules instead.