[For Elementary School Kids] Handmade Toy Craft Ideas

Marble coaster with a spiral coil

How to Make a Marble Run/Spiral Coil — How to Build a Marble Run Machine Spiral Coil

Let’s make a slightly unusual spiral-type marble run using wire! First, wrap the wire around a rod whose diameter is close to that of the marble.

As you wrap, check to make sure the marble can fall properly through the coiled wire and that the loops aren’t so large that the marble drops straight down in an instant.

Next, create a path out of cardboard that leads the marble to the spiral wire, and combine it with the wire to complete the course! It’s also fun to connect it with other tracks.

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Marble run made from cardboard

Cardboard Craft: Marble Run — Childcare Tips Useful for Practicum and Training

Let’s try making a cool marble run using cardboard.

Prepare a rectangular piece of cardboard that isn’t too thick, and cut off one section on the large face and one section on the narrowest side.

Then, using the pieces you removed and other bits of cardboard, build the pathways for the marble to roll along and attach them to the base cardboard.

Instead of connecting every path all the way through, it’s also fun to leave gaps here and there so the marble drops down to the next level and continues.

Be sure to set up the goal area so the marble stops securely and doesn’t roll out after reaching the finish.

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Marble roll with a toilet paper core

Play with a marble run made from toilet paper rolls—upcycling fun!

This is a simple marble run you can make using toilet paper rolls.

Prepare eight toilet paper rolls.

Cut two of them in half to make two shorter pieces each.

For the remaining six rolls, make a single slit in each so they can be opened up.

Assemble these six into two vertical towers by stacking three each.

Attach the halved rolls diagonally across the openings of the towers to form slide-like chutes, and you’re done! To ensure the marble drops down properly, be careful not to glue one end of each chute completely to the tower—leave a slight gap at the end.

Decorate the toilet paper rolls by drawing on them or adding washi tape or patterned origami paper!

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Marble Rolling Tower

[WakuWaku-san] Marble Rolling Tower! <An easy marble coaster you can make with toilet paper rolls and construction paper>

How about a stylish marble run, a Marble Rolling Tower, made from toilet paper cores and colored construction paper? First, stack three toilet paper cores vertically to make one long tube.

Next, let’s create the tracks where the marbles will roll using colored construction paper.

Prepare a rectangular sheet of colored paper, cut it lengthwise in half, then fold the half sheet in half two times.

Unfold the second fold, and along the crease you just made, cut a series of deep, fine slits from one edge to the other.

Once that’s done, fold it into a long, thin triangle to form the track.

Finally, attach the track diagonally to the tube like a slide, and glue a piece of cardboard to the very bottom of the tube as a base—done! Try making it with different colors of paper.

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Making instruments with a plastic wrap core

No drill or cutter needed: Make instruments with a plastic wrap core [Crafts]

Let’s make a Chilean instrument that sounds like rain using a plastic wrap core! First, mark a bunch of toothpicks at the length of the wrap core so they match its length.

Next, cut the wrap core in a spiral.

Glue the cut toothpicks along the spiral using wood glue or similar adhesive.

Once you return the spiraled core to its original shape, seal the openings with duct tape.

Put in grains like mixed grains, different sizes of rice, beads, or beans.

After you cap it, your Chilean instrument, the rainstick, is complete!

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Let’s make a bow and arrow

How to make a bow and arrow from a single plastic wrap core (Beginner)

Here’s how to make a bow and arrow from a plastic wrap core! First, poke a hole in the center of the core, then make four vertical cuts along the tube.

Bend the cut middle sections inward on both sides.

Next, use rubber bands and twine to make the bow.

Hook a rubber band onto the indented part of the bow to finish it.

Make the arrows using a bamboo skewer and paper.

Since bamboo skewers are light, be sure to wrap them with paper.

Once your arrows are ready, set up a target and try it out.

You might be surprised at how far they fly.

Make sure small children are careful.

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Marble run with a milk carton and paper plates

[Elementary School Summer Craft/Independent Research] Let’s make a marble run using a milk carton and paper plates!

Let’s make a spiral marble run using a milk carton and paper plates! First, cut off the spout and the bottom of the milk carton and turn it into a cylinder by removing the corners.

Next, cut out the center of a paper plate to make a donut shape, snip one spot to open it up, then make several cuts from the center hole outward.

Wrap these around the milk carton to form slide-like ramps.

It’s a good idea to roll a marble from time to time as you build to check that it rolls properly.

Finally, cut off the bottom third of a paper cup, attach it under the end of the slide, and use it as the catcher—then you’re done!

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