Introducing easy-to-make newspaper toys! Once they're finished, you can play with them.
This time, we’re introducing toys you can make and play with using newspaper.
It’s easy to make simple toys out of newspaper.
One of the great things about newspaper is that you can roll or twist it to create any shape you like!
If you have old newspapers lying around, let’s transform them into wonderful toys.
Kids are sure to get hooked and have a blast making them!
Ask the children what kind of newspaper toys they want to make.
They might even invent brand-new newspaper toys!
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Introducing easy-to-make newspaper toys! Once you finish, you can play with them. (1–10)
[Ages 4 and up] Paper Rocket with Newspaper
![[Ages 4 and up] Paper Rocket with Newspaper](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_syc025vX5g/sddefault.jpg)
Let’s make a paper rocket out of newspaper that shoots forward when you pull and release it.
First, the handle is a newspaper rolled into a tube; focus on making it sturdy and secure it well with tape to finish that part.
The launching mechanism is a short stick with a rubber band attached at its middle.
Tape the end of the rubber band opposite the stick to the tip of the handle.
Decorate something that can slide over the handle—like a toilet paper roll—to serve as the rocket, hook it onto the stick at the end of the rubber band, pull back, and launch.
You can go all-in on decorations for a flashy finish, or aim to optimize the rocket to fly farther—both approaches are recommended.
Educational toy made from newspaper
It’s an activity where you make rings out of newspaper and then shape them into various forms.
By rolling the newspaper and forming shapes step by step, you’ll keep your hands moving while thinking through the process.
The game that follows, after making rings of different shapes, is also an important point: having participants search for a specified shape from among the various rings helps improve concentration and thinking skills.
Since you can create many shapes depending on how you make the creases, it’s important for each person to carefully consider how to shape their ring.
Easy eel fishing with newspaper
It’s a game where you use a rod to cleverly catch sheets of newspaper that slip away like eels.
The fishing rod is a long, rolled-up strip of newspaper, and the eels are also made by cutting and creasing newspaper—this simple construction is part of the appeal.
Each laid-out sheet has a crease in the middle; hook your rod into that crease to reel it in.
Because it uses a single sheet of newspaper, its lightness creates that eel-like slipperiness and smooth movement.
Varying the rod length and the eel width, among other factors, can change the difficulty and make it even more fun.
Introducing easy-to-make newspaper toys! Once they’re finished, you can play with them. (11–20)
A walking ball made with newspaper
Let’s make a “walk-along ball” using newspaper—an activity where you skillfully move a ball with a loop attached to a string.
Fold a sheet of newspaper into a long strip and secure it with tape; attach a ribbon as a handle to complete the loop.
The ball itself is simply crumpled newspaper held together with tape, making the overall project quite simple.
To make it more fun, choose colorful tape and ribbons for a brighter, more appealing finish.
The difficulty of control will vary depending on the width of the loop, the size of the ball, and the length of the attached ribbon, so it’s recommended to adjust those elements as you build.
How to make a sword out of newspaper
A sturdy sword made from newspaper—this craft really benefits from taking the time and care to harden it properly.
The method is to fold a strip of newspaper lengthwise to form the outer part of the blade, then insert a long, tightly rolled newspaper core inside it.
After that, secure everything firmly with tape so it doesn’t come undone, and you’re done.
As it is, it might just look like a stick, so make a handle and a scabbard as well to enhance the sword-like feel.
The number of newspaper layers is also a key point; it’s best to proceed while balancing ease of folding with overall sturdiness.
Ring toss game with newspaper (paper rings made from newspaper)
Let’s make rings for a ring toss game using newspaper.
The steps are simple: shape a rolled newspaper tube into a ring and secure the ends with tape.
If the rings are too light, they won’t fly well when thrown, so be mindful of layering enough newspaper and making them firm as you build.
You can also make rings in various sizes or add more complex shapes to increase the difficulty and make the game more fun.
Making a kendama out of newspaper
This is a kendama-inspired toy made from a newspaper tube connected by a string to a ball rolled from newspaper.
It’s simple to make: roll the newspaper tightly into a ball, secure it with tape, and then twist layered sheets of newspaper into a tube, keeping in mind a size that fits the ball.
Finally, attach the inside of the tube to the ball with a string, and it’s done.
Because both the construction and appearance are simple, a big appeal is that you can decorate it freely.
By adjusting the string length and where you attach it, you can also tweak the difficulty as a kendama.