Elementary School Students: Simple One-Day Science Project and Craft Ideas

How to make a croaking frog

[Preschool Teacher] Make and Play Right Away! How to Make a Croaking Frog ✨ [Daycare & Kindergarten]

This is a cute craft where a frog hidden inside a paper cup peeks out while croaking.

You make a hole in the bottom of the cup and insert a bendy straw; by using this straw, you can move the frog up and down.

The key is the bendable part of the straw—when it rubs against the hole in the paper cup, it makes a sound like a frog’s croak.

You can add originality by choosing the frog’s expression and decorating the paper cup however you like.

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A turtle that runs on rubber power!

[Paper Cup Craft] A Turtle that Runs on Rubber Power! Perfect for practicing cutting skills too #HandmadeToys #Crafts

Moving toys are appealing no matter how old you are, and they’re especially popular with lower-grade elementary school kids.

This is a paper cup turtle craft that zooms forward using rubber-band power hidden in its shell.

First, cut slits halfway down a paper cup and fold them in to make the legs.

The remaining part becomes the body.

For the face, stick round stickers on as eyes to make it cute.

Take a used AA battery, wrap a rubber band around it, attach kite string with cellophane tape, and set the mechanism inside the turtle’s shell.

Even though it’s a turtle, it moves surprisingly fast and with big motions—so much fun!

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Paper yo-yo made from disposable chopsticks and wrapping paper

Super easy!! Make a paper yo-yo with wrapping paper and chopsticks — no ruler needed, no measuring, fun, nostalgic, handmade toy ❤︎ How to make paper rolling/Handmade Toys ❤︎ #848

Let me introduce a paper yo-yo made from chopsticks and wrapping paper that’s fun to stretch and snap back.

Prepare some chopsticks and wrapping paper, and let’s get started.

Measure the length and cut the wrapping paper into a rectangle, then join the pieces with glue or tape.

Secure a chopstick with tape and roll the paper around it.

The key is to roll it tightly so there are no gaps.

Finish with decorations, and it’s done.

Try different wrapping papers to make your own original paper yo-yo and have fun! Be safe and don’t aim it at people.

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Target-throwing game with disposable chopsticks and clothespins

Target practice game combining chopsticks and clothespins

Let me introduce a target-shooting game that launches with a burst of energy using chopsticks and a clothespin.

Prepare two chopsticks, a clothespin, tape, and a plastic bottle cap to make it.

For the launcher, clip the clothespin’s metal spring onto a chopstick, then tape the clothespin’s handle and the chopstick together to form the base.

Cut a slit in the plastic bottle cap and fasten it to the chopstick with a rubber band.

Make a target out of a milk carton and draw point values on it.

Set a marble-sized ball on the finished launcher and try aiming at the target.

Have fun seeing how many points you can score!

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Disposable chopstick holder

Simple! A chopstick storage box: just keep stacking disposable chopsticks. Great for a summer vacation craft!

Here’s a chopstick accessory holder that’s perfect for a summer vacation craft.

Prepare 12 pairs of disposable chopsticks, glue, and colored construction paper.

Split the chopsticks in half, then use scissors to cut all the way around the midpoint to make them half-length pieces.

With 12 pairs, you’ll get 48 sticks.

Cut the colored paper into a square, apply glue to the left and right sides, and attach chopsticks; then flip it over, rotate it, and glue chopsticks onto the sides that don’t have them yet.

Apply glue where the chopsticks overlap and stack the sticks one by one.

Make sure they stack up straight.

Let it dry thoroughly, and it’s done!

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How to make a chopstick tree

[Christmas Craft] Easy with chopsticks and yarn! How to make a Chopstick Tree [Ashitaba Channel]

Here’s how to make a chopstick tree that lets you enjoy a cozy nighttime atmosphere when you light it up.

Prepare chopsticks, yarn, glue, and decorations like beads, then get started.

First, build the tree’s frame with chopsticks.

Wrap yarn evenly around the base.

For a summery feel, you could use colors like light blue or pale green.

Once you decorate it with summer-themed items such as watermelon or fish-shaped wind chimes, your chopstick tree is complete.

It’s sure to captivate elementary school kids, too.

Try changing the seasonal theme as you make it—you might discover something new each time.

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Chopstick grabber

[Craft] Chopstick Grabber (Magic Hand)

Let me introduce a chopstick grabber that’s fun to make and fun to play with.

Prepare eight wooden chopsticks, double-sided tape, plastic bottle caps, and rubber bands.

Stack four chopsticks in a crisscross pattern and secure the center with a rubber band.

Make another set the same way.

Combine the two finished sets and bind them with rubber bands where the chopsticks overlap to hold them together.

Finally, attach two plastic bottle caps to the tip, and it’s done.

Try moving the handle and have fun playing with it!

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