[For Elementary School Kids] Handmade Toy Craft Ideas

Scrap-wood Archery

[Crazy Archery Using Scrap Materials] #AtHomePlay #EasyActivities #ParentChildPlay #Crafts #ScrapMaterialPlay

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!

Pinwheel hat made from a milk carton

Building physical fitness through childcare! [Milk carton pinwheel hat]

A windmill attached to a hat! Here’s an idea for a windmill hat made from a milk carton.

You’ll need a milk carton, scissors, a bamboo skewer, duct tape, and a straw.

Wear the hat made from the milk carton and run—the windmill’s propeller will spin.

It’s a unique idea, perfect for kids who love running and being active.

It’s also fun to customize the design by drawing illustrations of cats, dogs, or monkeys.

Give it a try and have fun making and playing with it!

paper plate

[Playable Craft] Easy to Make! Spinning Top (Paper Plate and Bottle Cap) [Simple Craft] Perfect for At-Home Play, Preschool Teachers, Kindergartens, and Nursery School Projects

This is a hand-spun top you can easily make by combining a paper plate and plastic bottle caps.

Lightly fold the paper plate in half to create a crease, then use the intersection of the creases as a guide to find the exact center.

Next, attach a plastic bottle cap to both the top and bottom of the plate at the center, and you’re done.

After that, decorate it however you like.

Since changing the weight will affect how it spins, it’s best to add decorations like pen-drawn patterns rather than heavy items.

Try experimenting with different hand and finger movements to see how they change the way it spins.

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You can enjoy matching pictures too! A plastic bottle toy

Finger Skill Development: Handmade Toy with a Plastic Bottle for Toddlers

Here’s an idea for a PET bottle toy that’s perfect for educational play.

First, prepare several plastic bottles.

Next, cut each bottle at about one-third from the top.

Then, insert a piece of thick paper with a character drawn on it into the open section.

Finally, stick a sticker of the same character on the bottle cap, and it’s complete.

Kids can enjoy opening and closing the caps and matching the character designs.

Using caps in different colors makes it look colorful and extra cute.

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Automatic-firing chopstick gun

Tried making an automatic firing device for a rubber band gun made from disposable chopsticks. Capable of rapid fire / motor craft project / summer vacation independent research

Why not try making a unique chopstick rubber band gun with an automatic launcher? When you turn on the power, the screw part rotates, causing the hooked rubber band to move upward and eventually slip off and fire—it’s a simple mechanism.

Kids who are interested in how batteries and motors work, or who are good at assembling plastic models, will likely be eager to take on building a chopstick rubber band gun with this kind of mechanism.

If they first understand the simple construction and how the rubber band is launched, they’ll probably enjoy each step of the process even more.

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Pitfall Game

[Wakuwaku-san’s Craft Workshop] Let’s make a pitfall game using a tissue box!

Let’s make a simple pitfall game you can enjoy using an empty tissue box.

Mark both ends of the box, cut them, then tape them back together to restore the original box shape.

Draw circles on the surface of the box and cut holes with scissors.

These holes become pitfalls, and the key to the game is to carefully maneuver so the marble doesn’t fall in.

If you set a rule to cover the marble with a case and move it from start to goal, it becomes a simple yet deep game.

The fine hand movements help train finger dexterity, and you can also expect benefits for concentration and decision-making.

By adjusting the crafting method, you can tune the difficulty, making it a game with a wide range of enjoyable ideas.

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