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Let's make fun toys with sturdy bamboo!

10 years of experience as a nursery teacher / Kindergarten teacher / Childcare support coordinatormayumi
I studied children’s growth, development, and play, and after obtaining my childcare license, I worked as a childcare worker for over 10 years, supporting children from newborns to those about to enter elementary school. Children show us astonishing growth every day. Wanting to put into words those sparkling moments and the moving experiences I felt in childcare settings, I now work as a writer. I love seasonal crafts, wall decorations, picture books, and fingerplay. Drawing not only on my professional expertise as a childcare worker but also on the practical know-how I cultivated in the field, I strive to write articles packed with tips to bring out children’s “I want to try it!” I hope to share articles that gently lighten the hearts of parents and all those involved in childcare.

This time, we’d like to introduce some fun toys you can make and play with using bamboo.

Playing with bamboo toys enriches children’s curiosity and their ability to imagine and play creatively.

Bamboo toys are also very sturdy, so they’re hard to break and easy to play with—that’s a key feature!

Since they don’t contain chemicals, they’re gentle on both the environment and on children.

Be sure to take the kids to a spacious area and try playing with the toys you’ve made.

And when making them, please help the children with any parts that are difficult for them.

Let's make fun toys with sturdy bamboo! (11–20)

bamboo fan

[Anywhere Art] [Summer Vacation Craft] Colorful Bamboo Uchiwa (Hand Fan)

bamboo fan

Why not try making a bamboo uchiwa fan to keep cool in the hot summer? First, dye shoji paper with diluted paint, then sandwich it between sheets of newspaper to absorb the excess paint.

Open it slowly and let it dry so it doesn’t tear.

If you fold the shoji paper into squares a few times and let several colors soak in, it will turn out nice and colorful.

Make the handle and frame from bamboo, attach the dyed shoji paper to it, and shape it—then you’re done! You can also make stars, hearts, and other shapes with the same dyed-paper method and stick them on for a cute touch.

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In conclusion

Do you have any memories of playing with bamboo toys in your childhood? This time, we introduced warm, handmade bamboo toys that I think many of you have seen or touched at least once. These days, you can find wonderful toys at department stores, but in the past, we made our own toys and played while expanding our imagination. Bamboo is light yet strong, and it doesn’t break easily—even when bent. Bamboo toys are really durable! We introduced various nostalgic toys made of bamboo, so try making them and have fun playing with them!