[For Elementary School Students] A Collection of Simple Handmade Gift Ideas

Cute crafts for the kitchen

Great for free craft time too! 'Cute Crafts in the Kitchen for Elementary School Kids' (Gakken) – children, parents and kids, DIY, at-home activities

This is a craft project where you use everyday materials like paper cups, paper napkins, and water balloons to make small, play-kitchen-style items.

The book features recipe-style crafts focused on cute sweets such as ice cream, cupcakes, and pudding, making it feel as fun as flipping through a cookbook.

One especially noteworthy method is making a dome-shaped cup by pasting paper napkins onto a water balloon, letting it dry, and then popping the balloon.

Add toppings made from felt or origami to finish it off so it looks like a real dessert.

You can also customize paper plates and drink cups to create displays that look like a charming little shop.

It’s a visually delightful craft that sparks creativity.

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Jellyfish Aquarium

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Since I made this, I no longer need a night light when I go to bed 😊 Great for saving electricity. Be sure to expose the glow-in-the-dark stones to plenty of light during the day ✨ I bought all the materials at Seria. If you don’t have jellyfish stickers, it’s also fun to draw jellyfish on the bottle with a permanent marker.#sdgs Creators Grand PrixLife with children#tiktok classroom

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Recommended for kids who love aquariums! You might not even need a light!? Here’s how to make a “Jellyfish Aquarium” using materials from the dollar store.

First, put glow-in-the-dark stones into a plastic bottle, then add glitter powder and liquid laundry starch.

It’s also a great idea to stick on jellyfish and other fish stickers or illustrations! Once you’ve decorated it, your original aquarium is complete.

If you don’t have glow-in-the-dark stones, how about putting in a small LED light instead? Be sure to get creative and adapt it to your children’s ages!

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Chiikawa mini storage

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Get soothed by cute characters! Here are some ideas for Chiikawa mini storage.

“Chiikawa” is short for “something small and cute,” and many fans find comfort in the everyday lives of the characters featured in the anime and manga.

This time, let’s make mini storage items with a Chiikawa motif.

You’ll need cardboard, character pocket tissues, double-sided tape, a craft knife, shatterproof glass film, and some tape.

They’re practical and will make organizing feel exciting!

tabletop clay mascot

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Small clay mascots that can sit on a tabletop test your attention to detail precisely because you’re aiming for a compact, easy-to-display size.

While you’re free to create whatever you like, it’s fun to build a unique world with things that don’t exist in reality—like a pig popping out of a flowerpot or a sheep blooming like a flower.

Paying close attention to details such as the pig’s and sheep’s coats to craft them finely adds realism, which in turn makes the finished piece’s strangeness stand out even more.

Using clays in a variety of colors for a colorful finish is a key point that enhances the joy of both the making process and the display.

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princess mat

100-yen store DIY: How to make a princess yarn mat without knitting

Let’s make it with materials from the 100-yen shop! Here’s a no-knit yarn princess mat you can create.

First, prepare yarn in your favorite colors and a base mat.

Cut the yarn into suitable lengths and tie them around the edges of the mat.

Fold each strand of yarn in half and tie it on.

Keep going until you get the design you like! Finally, trim any excess yarn and you’re done! It’s easy to make, so beginners and kids can enjoy it.

Try making one as an accent for your room!

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kepiko

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Aquarium snow globe

[Kids’ Easy Craft] Everything from the 100-yen shop! Aquarium Snow Globe DIY — Perfect for Christmas or a Summer Vacation Project!

Let me introduce a refreshing aquarium-style snow globe.

Prepare liquid laundry starch (or glue), a sponge, a jar, miniature figures, ribbon, adhesive, glitter, and a chopstick.

Cut the sponge to the shape of the jar lid to make a base, then glue it in place.

Attach the figures onto the base using adhesive.

Put glitter into the jar, then add water and liquid laundry starch in a 1:1 ratio and mix well.

Close the jar with the lid that has the figures attached, making sure no air gets in, and you’re done.

Decorate it and create your own original snow globe!

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A piggy bank with a wagging tail

How to Make a Tail-Wagging Piggy Bank [Paper Clay, Swan, Creative Piggy Bank]

When it comes to classic summer independent projects, a “piggy bank” is a staple.

The “Yucho Idea Piggy Bank Contest” held by Japan Post Bank is also well-known.

You might think, “Have all the ideas been used up by now?” but every year a lot of creative piggy banks appear.

So, here’s one to introduce: the “wagging-tail piggy bank.” The simple mechanism is that the weight of the coin you drop in makes the tail sway gently.

If you expand on this mechanism, you could adapt the idea to things like a fishing game or a dinosaur’s neck.

We recommend using air-dry paper clay, which you can paint once it dries!