[Nursery/Kindergarten] Crafts you can play with after making them

Flyer

Let's make a spinning top using an advertising flyer

A spinning top made by combining two types of parts from flyers—its key points are that the materials are easy to get and it’s easy to make.

For the shaft, use a flyer rolled tightly into a long, thin tube.

Roll it firmly with thinness and sturdiness in mind, then cut it to a suitable length.

Next, fold another flyer to a width shorter than the cut shaft, wrap it around the shaft in coils to build up volume, and you’re done.

It’s important to add plenty of volume, so keep connecting multiple sheets of flyer, varying the width as you go.

It could also be fun to observe how changes in width affect the way it spins.

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plastic bottle cap

Let's make a spinning top with a cap: We'll show you how to make a spinning top using a plastic bottle cap ♪ #Shorts

The spinning top made by connecting plastic bottle caps with string has a unique wind-catching shape and a colorful look that really stands out.

Make a hole in the center of each cap, connect them with string to form a ring, and adjust the angles as you shape it into a circle.

Once it’s neat and round, attach round pieces of thick paper to the top and bottom center, make holes in them, and add the axle to finish.

If it’s too small and hard to spin, try increasing the number of connected caps or making the axle larger for an easier grip.

Also pay attention to which direction it spins more easily, and aim for a more stable rotation.

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kappamaki

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Thread-spinning top

Simple Craft 053: String-Pulled Top — Can It Spin Even Stronger?

Let’s try making a cool, fast-spinning pull-string top! It’s a perfect craft idea for kids, too.

This top can be spun just by pulling a string, even if you don’t have much strength.

First, create the top’s shape with Perler beads (fuse beads), then insert a chopstick with a sharpened tip into the center of the top.

It will spin well as is, but by adding a mechanism with a straw to pull the string, you can make it spin even more powerfully! Winding and pulling the string might feel a little tricky at first, but give it a try and spin your top in style!

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miyabi

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Making a spinning top with a paper plate

[Craft] Spinning top [Paper plate] [Ages 1+ ] [Easy]

Let’s make a spinning top with a paper plate and play with it! Fold the paper plate in half and open it back up, and repeat this process in two places.

The key is to make firm creases.

You’ll later glue a plastic bottle cap at the center where the creases cross, so draw a boundary line so your drawings don’t overlap that area.

Once the prep is done, have your child draw pictures or place stickers to create patterns.

Tearing and gluing colored origami paper also works well.

When the design is finished, glue on the cap—and you’re done! Twist the cap to spin the top round and round.

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SAKI

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Wobble Game

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The kids got super excited over the wobbly game—so thrilling and fun!! I’m happy because it’s easy to enjoy!! It uses their fingertips, makes them think about how not to let things fall, and keeps them focused, so it’s great for learning, too! 🥰#AtHomePlay#StayHomeTimepaper plate#PlasticBottleCap#ScrapMaterialPlay

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Here’s an idea for a “Wobbly Game” that delivers edge-of-your-seat excitement using easy-to-find materials.

Fold a paper plate into thirds and place it rounded side down to create a shaky base.

Then, participants take turns stacking plastic bottle caps on top.

As the base grows more unstable, the tension of gently placing each cap becomes irresistibly fun! The rule is simple: if you make it collapse, you lose.

It’s a balance challenge that makes both kids and adults get competitive.

You can adjust the difficulty with a bit of creativity.

It’s a DIY game that gets everyone fired up.

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CD

Let's make and play with a 'CD spinning top' that spins really well! The black-and-white patterns will look like colors.

If you’ve got CDs lying around at home, why not repurpose them into handmade spinning tops? By combining a CD with a marble, you can transform it into a top that spins really well! The trick is to choose a marble that’s slightly larger than the hole in the center of the CD.

To make it, just apply glue around the center hole of the CD and fix the marble in place.

You can also add a small piece of double-sided tape where you pinch it, or use a finger cot for extra grip, making it easier to spin.

Plus, it’s fun to design and decorate the disc! Try making your own original top in your favorite colors and have fun spinning it.

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miyabi

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Playing donut shop

Learn while you play! Here are some ideas for playing donut shop.

Playing store is a great opportunity for children to enjoy themselves while learning knowledge and habits related to food.

By having fun and developing an interest in food through play, and by dividing roles during play, children can also learn the importance of communication and cooperation with others.

Items to prepare include chopsticks, spoons, vinyl tape, clothespins, milk cartons, packing tape, origami paper, and envelopes.

Give it a try!