[For Elementary School Kids] Handmade Toy Craft Ideas

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[Wakuwaku-san’s Craft Workshop] Let’s make a “whirring spinning top” out of a milk carton!

Here’s an idea for making a whirligig (spinning top) from a milk carton.

You’ll need the bottom of a milk carton, an awl, scissors, twine, a permanent marker, and tape.

First, use the awl to make two holes in the bottom of the milk carton, spaced 1 centimeter apart.

Thread the twine through the two holes and tie the ends together.

If the twine is hard to thread, put a bit of tape on the tip to make it easier.

If you color the milk carton with a permanent marker or add stickers, the spinning top will look colorful and fun when it spins! Enjoy customizing the shape and design, too!

Scrap-wood Archery

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Make and play with everyday materials! Here are some ideas for upcycled archery.

You’ll need: a paper tube, an awl, a straw, rubber bands, paper cups, tissue paper, and scissors.

First, use the awl to make a hole in the paper tube.

Cut off the accordion part of the straw, then ball up some tissue paper and attach it to the tip.

Cut a notch at the back of the straw where you can hook a rubber band, and you’re done! Stack paper cups to make a target.

Insert the straw into the hole in the paper tube, hook the rubber band, and launch.

Try experimenting with different ways to shoot!

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!

Anpanman Crackers

Let’s make use of toilet paper rolls! Here are some ideas for Anpanman party poppers.

You’ll need balloons, pom-pom decoration balls, colored construction paper, toilet paper rolls, tape, a paper cup, double-sided tape, a white pen, scissors, and origami paper.

When you pull the balloon and let go, the decoration balls placed inside the toilet paper roll pop out with a fun “boing!” It’s perfect not only for birthday parties and other events, but also as a toy for playing at home.

Stroll Pet

Here’s an idea for a “walking pet” that’s sure to make strolling more fun.

The structure is quite simple.

First, connect two cores from rolls of packing tape.

Next, decorate the cores however you like, then cover them with clear tape.

Tie on a string so you can pull it along as you walk, and it’s done.

You can give it the look of an animal to enjoy a walk-like experience, or use characters like Anpanman for a cute touch.

It’ll feel like you’re taking a walk together, and it’s sure to be fun.

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Anpanman

Here’s a handmade spinning-top idea that’s perfect for kids who love Anpanman.

The charm is that you can make it with materials you likely already have at home, like paper plates and plastic bottle caps! It’s designed so even small children can spin it easily, so why not try making it together with your child? First, create Anpanman’s face slightly smaller than the paper plate.

Next, wrap a plastic bottle cap with vinyl tape to make the nose and fix it at the center of Anpanman’s face.

Also attach another cap to the center on the back of the paper plate.

To finish, stick pieces of sparkly origami paper cut into squares around the edge of the plate, and you’re done! Try other characters too, like Baikinman, not just Anpanman.

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Sandwich shop

How about making a sandwich toy inspired by Anpanman characters? Try creating baguettes shaped like Anpanman or Shokupanman’s faces, as well as fillings like ham, cheese, and vegetables.

The basic material is felt.

Since the baguette needs thickness, you’ll have to stuff it with cotton and sew it, but I think the other parts can be assembled by gluing them together.

Be sure to make it with your child’s favorite characters and enjoy some pretend play!

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