[Milk Carton Crafts] Fun ideas for elementary school kids. Perfect for summer vacation homework!
There are probably plenty of elementary school kids wondering, “What should I make for this summer vacation?” So here are some milk-carton craft ideas that are perfect for summer homework! Milk cartons are something every household has, so they’re very easy to use as a material.
In addition to classics like piggy banks and vehicles, you can make toys that you can play with for a long time.
From moving cars to cute dollhouses, there are lots of different ideas.
Be sure to have fun creating wonderful crafts with milk cartons!
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[Milk Carton Crafts] Fun ideas for elementary school kids. Perfect for summer vacation homework! (61–70)
Frisbee
The “frisbee” uses two milk cartons.
Since it needs to be cut according to the template, it’s a good idea to prepare a pattern or have an adult help.
You’ll make many small slits, but they’re all straight cuts, so even lower-grade elementary students won’t find the work difficult.
If you color it or decorate it with stickers, it will spin colorfully in the air when thrown, delighting the children.
boomerang
A simple craft that you can also play with is the boomerang.
It’s easy to make, so children from lower to upper elementary grades can create and play with it together.
Cut a milk carton into three strip-shaped pieces.
Make slits in them, stack them, and staple them together—then it’s done! You only need scissors and a stapler, so it’s easy to make.
Magic hand
You can make a magic hand that stretches with a boing when you push it, and whose arm at the tip can grab things, using milk cartons.
First, cut off the top and bottom so the milk carton becomes a tube.
On the tubular carton, draw a line 2 cm from the edge and cut along it; prepare three of these pieces.
Tape the three pieces together with cellophane tape, then attach straws on both sides so they cross over each other.
Finally, attach one of the cut-off bendable sections to the tip as the gripping arm, and it’s done.
If you increase the number of tubular milk carton sections, you can make a longer magic hand!
kaleidoscope
A great recommendation for summer vacation crafts is a kaleidoscope! In addition to a milk carton, you’ll need beads, black construction paper, and a thin plastic sheet.
Cut the construction paper and plastic sheet to match the size of the milk carton.
Since it involves many small parts, it might be a bit advanced for lower elementary grades.
The vibe changes depending on the colors and types of beads you use.
chair
How about making a handy chair you can use every day out of milk cartons? Prepare 24 milk cartons, cardboard, wrapping paper or tape to decorate the chair, and packing tape.
Open up the 24 milk cartons and fold each into a triangular prism.
Bundle them together and secure them with tape, and you’ll have a sturdy chair you can sit on! Milk cartons are amazing, aren’t they?
knitting machine
Have you ever wanted to knit a scarf but given up thinking it looks too difficult? Believe it or not, you can make a “loom” for knitting a scarf by cutting up a milk carton with a utility knife and scissors! Once you’ve made the loom, knitting the yarn is easy.
It’s recommended even for people who aren’t very handy—you’ll be able to do it right away!
Ferris wheel
Here’s a recommended “Ferris Wheel” for anyone who wants to make a craft that will amaze everyone! It’s a project you can be proud of—the gondolas spin around just like on a real Ferris wheel.
You’ll need a few more materials than usual, such as 13 milk cartons, a CD-R, sticks, and rings, but don’t worry—you can get them at 100-yen shops or home centers.
Take your time and enjoy making it without rushing!
car
Pull-back cars that start running when you pull them back and let go are very popular with kids.
You can make one at home using a milk carton or plastic bottle caps.
Since there are some detailed steps using bamboo skewers and an awl, please help younger children with the work.
By adding colored paper or using markers, you can create your very own original car!
airplane
Let’s make an “airplane” out of a milk carton that’s sturdier and flies better than a paper airplane.
Open up the milk carton, cut out the airplane’s fuselage and wings, and attach a clip to the underside of the fuselage with tape.
Connect a chopstick and a rubber band, hook the airplane’s clip onto the rubber band, and launch it using the band’s force.
Compete to see whose can fly the farthest.
slider
This is a slider made from milk cartons, perfect as a toy for small children.
All you need are a few milk cartons to make it, so it’s a very eco-friendly craft.
Combine opened milk cartons with cartons used as pillars! By adding a slope, kids can roll marbles or acorns down it.
Connect two or three levels to make it more advanced.
It doesn’t have to be perfectly shaped—if it’s connected, it’s fine! It’s also great as a summer vacation project, so try making it together as a parent-child activity.
