Let's play with paper cups! Crafts and indoor play

Tyrannosaurus made from a paper cup

[Summer Vacation Craft] Get all materials at the 100-yen shop! Just paper cups! <Tyrannosaurus・T. rex> [Independent Research] Easy! Can be made in one day! Upcycled craft [For upper elementary grades] A must-see for moms and dads!

With summer vacation nearing its end, many people have probably struggled to come up with a topic for their independent research projects.

In times like that, here’s a great recommendation: a budget-friendly Tyrannosaurus made from paper cups that you can finish in a short time! The only materials you need are paper cups from a 100-yen shop.

It’s super easy, yet the result is a cool, realistic-looking T.

rex.

The basic method is to cut and combine the paper cups.

Use a single color for a sleek look, or mix various colors for a pop-style T.

rex—feel free to customize it however you like!

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miyabi

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Ogre puppet made from a paper cup

@hoikushisatomi

[Easy to Make] Oni (Demon) Puppet CraftNursery teacher / Childcare worker#100-yen shop DIY#NurseryTeacherDailyLifeSetsubunOni of SetsubunPuppet

♬ Find you in the dark feat. Nenashi – Ovall

The “Oni puppet” made from a paper cup is a unique handmade craft idea that can be enjoyed year-round.

By simply attaching horns and a face designed from origami or construction paper to a paper cup, you can create an oni with lots of expression.

Both the materials and tools are simple, making it appealing for children to work at their own pace.

During the process, imagination is nurtured through experimenting with colors and shapes, and it naturally encourages interaction with caregivers and teachers.

The finished piece is fun to display and is a highly satisfying craft made from familiar materials.

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kojifumi

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Easy Ice Bazooka

@picoton_craft

A bazooka you can make with a balloon and a paper cup ✨✨ The “Takoyaki Bazooka” I made before was really popular, so I made an “ice cream version” 🍨 It’s a blast, so definitely give it a try 💕Life with children 　#HandmadeToysSimple craft　#AtHomePlay

♬ summertime – cinnamons

Let’s make an Ice Bazooka that everyone can play with after making it! First, take a sheet of origami cut in half and draw your favorite ice cream on it.

Wrap it around a rolled piece of paper, grip it together, and secure it with tape.

That completes the bazooka ammo.

Next, cut out the bottom of a brown paper cup and draw a cone pattern on it.

Take a balloon with the tip of the part that inflates slightly trimmed, stretch it over the bottom of the paper cup, and tape it in place.

Finally, make a target using a paper cup and construction paper, and you’re done! Pull the balloon to launch your Ice Bazooka and aim for a high score!

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sasashina

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Paper Cup Frog Puppet

[Cute Craft] How to Make a Chomping Frog Puppet (Easy Craft, Handmade Toy) [Using Only Paper Cups] Paper Cup Frog

Easy to make! Here’s an idea for a paper cup frog puppet.

Paper cups are familiar items often used in preschools and at home, right? This time, let’s make a frog puppet using a paper cup.

You’ll need a paper cup, a pen, glue or adhesive, round stickers, and scissors.

If you want to be particular about the cup’s color, you can attach construction paper or origami paper to the cup.

By getting creative with how you draw the facial expression, you can make frogs that look different even with the same basic method.

Boomerang made from paper cups

Throw and catch! A boomerang with paper cups? A fun toy for 1st and 2nd graders. “Paper Cup Boomerang” (takes about 10 minutes to make) #craft #handmadetoy #papercup

Let me introduce a unique boomerang that might boost kids’ reflexes.

This boomerang is made from paper cups, but it’s apparently hard to catch when it returns—so it could help train reflexes.

Fix and connect the bottoms of two paper cups with cellophane tape.

Insert a bent paper clip into the joined section.

Set the paper-cup boomerang onto a launcher made from a chopstick with a rubber band fixed to it, and then just launch it.

It takes some technique to throw and catch, but mastering it might be part of the fun.

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Nakajima Junko

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Playable Archery Craft

[Playable Craft] So easy! A well-flying bow and arrow/archery—how to make it (plastic fork, straw, rubber bands) [Easy craft, recycled play, at-home play, indoor play]

Let’s make a bow and arrow that flies well! Here are some ideas for a playable archery activity.

Archery is a sport where you use a bow and arrow to hit a target.

This time, how about getting involved from the making process and having fun by using plastic forks, straws, and rubber bands? You can stack paper cups to make a target, or draw a picture on paper to create one.

Try playing together with a parent or guardian, experimenting with timing and how you launch the arrows.

It’s sure to become a valuable time for communication.

Tree-climbing little monkey

Climbing smoothly with a paper cup and twine: a tree-climbing monkey

Play with full enthusiasm! Here’s a fun idea for a climbing monkey craft.

You’ll need a paper cup, straws, scissors, a picture/illustration, glue or double-sided tape, and kite string.

First, cut out the bottom of the paper cup.

Prepare two straws cut to 5 cm each, attach them parallel to each other on the inside of the cup, and thread the kite string through them.

Once you stick the illustration onto the cup, it’s done! When you pull the kite string alternately, the monkey appears to climb—it’s a delightful idea.

Give it a try!