Crafts parents and kids can enjoy together. Recommended craft ideas to keep children entertained.

Fossil making

At-Home Kids’ Science Class (Upper Grades): “Let’s Make Fossils!”

Get hands-on with shells! Here are some ideas for making your own “fossils.” We often hear that real fossilization can take over ten thousand years.

When dinosaur bones or ancient life fossils are discovered, they’re frequently featured in the news and media.

This time, let’s use shells to create specimens that look just like fossils! In the video, we clearly explain each step of the specimen-making process.

Take this opportunity to give it a try!

autonomous self-driving robot car

Let's Build a DIY Self-Driving Robot Car: Science Experiment [Azabu Science Experiment Classroom]

Make and play! Here are some ideas for an autonomous robot car.

Many of you have probably played by moving toy vehicles like cars or trains by hand.

This time, let’s try building a robot car that moves on its own.

In the video, they use tools and kits.

The completed self-driving robot car runs along a course drawn with a black pen on paper.

When using tools, be sure to work together with a teacher or guardian.

Give it a try!

Sparkly squishy toy

[Made with Daiso!] Sparkly squishy #squishy #slime #DaisoHaul #crafts #indoorPlay

Decorate, play, and have fun! Here are some sparkly squishy ideas.

Squishies are those items you press or squeeze with your hand, and they slowly return to their original shape! This time, let’s try making a squishy by hand.

All you need are a display stand, slime, and beads—items you can even find at a 100-yen shop.

The steps are simple, too: just put the slime and beads inside the display stand and you’re done! Take this opportunity to give it a try!

Super Ball keychain

Might be a good Valentine’s Day gift for someone who can’t eat chocolate ☺️💕 #shorts

Let’s make a sparkly candy keychain! Super balls are usually made from rubber or similar materials, and when thrown, they bounce very high—making them a popular toy among kids.

This time, let’s use a super ball to create a keychain.

You’ll need a super ball, an awl, a lollipop stick, a hot glue gun, craft adhesive, decorative materials, and keychain hardware.

Simply poke a hole in the super ball, insert the stick, and attach the parts—an easy idea! It’s sure to delight kids who love cute motifs.

tube strap

With an unexpected item!? Sparkling autumnal charms made with 100-yen store supplies #handmadeToys #easyCrafts #handmade #atHomePlay #DIY #kidsCrafts #preschoolIdeas #preschoolCrafts

You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop! Here are some ideas for tube straps.

A tube strap is a cute strap made by putting your favorite beads inside a tube.

Use beads in the recipient child’s favorite colors or motifs to create an original strap as a gift.

You’ll need an aquarium air tube, beads, a hot glue gun, and keychain parts.

Attach it to a bag or other belongings to make them easy to spot! It’s also fun to make them together.

Hair elastic bracelet

Handmade bracelet using Daiso's colorful hair ties

Let’s try finger-weaving! Here are some ideas for making hair tie bracelets.

Using hair ties that are usually used to put your hair up, you can create colorful bracelets.

What you’ll need: hair ties, craft glue, beads, and scissors.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, and it’s great that you can freely adjust the length as you go! Exchanging the finished bracelets with friends could deepen your friendship.

Of course, you can also use them for hair styling, so give it a try!

Let’s defeat the aliens!

[1] Target Shooting Game: Aim and Hit with the Cup Noodle Rocket – Target Shooting Game #shorts

Harness your creativity and make it with construction paper! Here are ideas for “Defeat the Aliens!” In the video, we use a cup-ramen rocket, but it could also work as a target for throwing stars! What you’ll need: construction paper in your favorite colors, tape or glue, scissors, pens, and round stickers.

What kind of image comes to mind when you think of an alien? Maybe a tall, slender green one, or a round, light-blue one—everyone has a different idea.

Use construction paper to freely create that image.

It really sparks creativity!