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

Picture matching

Work No. 031 Matching Picture Magnets [Handmade Toy by a Nursery Teacher]

This is a game where you can experience the sensation of magnets sticking together and the satisfaction of matching pictures.

Let’s make a picture-matching toy that also supports children’s development.

First, divide the inside of a tablet-shaped candy container into three sections, insert magnets, and put on the lid.

Next, attach the illustrations for matching onto the tablet.

The key is to attach two of the same illustration.

After sticking illustrations on both the front and back, secure them with packing tape.

Then draw a frame on a whiteboard and add markers, and you’re done.

Try making this toy that lets you enjoy the sound of the magnets moving.

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Picture matching cards

[Made with felt] Anpanman matching cards

Here’s an introduction to a memory-boosting toy: matching picture cards.

These are cards made with felt, featuring different characters.

The cards come in pairs and are played like Concentration.

It’s fun to design lots of popular characters like Jam Uncle and Dokin-chan.

You’re free to choose which characters to include, so why not research which ones the children like? By the way, using felt from a 100-yen shop is perfectly fine.

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Automatic Sorting Piggy Bank

[Experiment] I tried making a cardboard piggy bank that automatically sorts money! [Craft]

Piggy banks are also popular for elementary school summer crafts.

There are all kinds of ideas, from eye-catching ones where you make your favorite anime character out of paper clay, to material-focused ones made with toothpicks or plastic bottles.

So why not try making an “automatic sorting piggy bank” that’s sure to draw attention? It’s a clever piggy bank that automatically sorts and saves coins like 10-yen and 500-yen pieces—and the amazing part is that it’s made only from cardboard, which feels a bit mysterious.

The secret is holes cut to the exact size of each coin; as the coins pass through, they get sorted automatically! Be careful when using cutters or knives during the build.

Pitfall Game

[Wakuwaku-san’s Craft Workshop] Let’s make a pitfall game using a tissue box!

Let’s make a simple pitfall game you can enjoy using an empty tissue box.

Mark both ends of the box, cut them, then tape them back together to restore the original box shape.

Draw circles on the surface of the box and cut holes with scissors.

These holes become pitfalls, and the key to the game is to carefully maneuver so the marble doesn’t fall in.

If you set a rule to cover the marble with a case and move it from start to goal, it becomes a simple yet deep game.

The fine hand movements help train finger dexterity, and you can also expect benefits for concentration and decision-making.

By adjusting the crafting method, you can tune the difficulty, making it a game with a wide range of enjoyable ideas.

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fishing

Super Easy Homemade Toy: Indoor Fun with Fishing 🎣 [How to Make & Introduction]

Let’s make a fishing game where you can catch all kinds of sea creatures—big fish, small fish, crabs, and jellyfish! We’ll use recycled materials to create the fish, such as small empty containers like plastic bags, yogurt cups, lactic acid drink bottles, and toilet paper rolls.

Embed a magnet from the inside where the fish’s head or dorsal fin will be.

For the fishing rod, attach string (like kitchen twine) to a pair of chopsticks and put a magnet at the end.

You can wrap the chopsticks with masking tape to make them cute.

Have fun making your children’s favorite sea creatures and playing with them!

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den-den daiko (Japanese pellet drum)

Musical Therapist’s Instrument Introduction No. 77: Den-den Daiko (Japanese Pellet Drum) #musictherapy #musictherapist #musictherapy

Make a traditional Japanese toy, a den-den daiko, together with your child! Cut construction paper into the shape of your favorite animal’s body, and attach cardboard to the back of the belly area.

If you make the belly wide and round, it will be easier to strike once it’s finished.

Attach a wooden skewer (or chopstick) to the cardboard side, cover it from above with construction paper, and then stick the facial parts on the front.

Make holes on both sides with an awl, and attach pieces made from bottle caps tied with string.

And there you have it—an animal den-den daiko! Move it to the music and enjoy the cheerful popping sound together as the beaters strike.

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kinetic sand

[Experiment] I tried making kinetic sand using an eraser!

Kinetic sand is a mysterious type of sand that originated in Sweden.

It’s a great item for indoor sand play.

In fact, you can make kinetic sand yourself without buying it! You’ll need sand, kneadable eraser, hand sanitizer gel, squalane oil, and a sieve.

First, sift the sand to separate out only the fine grains.

Soften the kneadable eraser by soaking it in hot water.

Once you have the fine sand, add hand sanitizer gel to disinfect it, then mix in the kneadable eraser.

When the sand starts to come together, add squalane oil, and you’re done.

It can’t quite match store-bought products, but it’s perfectly fun to play with, so give it a try!

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