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[For Elementary School Kids] Handmade Toy Craft Ideas

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There are plenty of opportunities to make handmade toys, like indoor play items or independent research projects.

Some of you might be thinking, “Isn’t there a toy I can make with things I already have at home?”

In this article, we’ve compiled a bunch of handmade toy ideas for elementary school children.

These are not only fun to make, but also fun to play with once they’re finished.

It’s also great to incorporate your favorite characters or designs when making them.

Be sure to check out these handmade toy ideas that you can enjoy with family and friends.

[For Elementary School Students] Handmade Toy Craft Ideas (171–180)

You can enjoy matching pictures too! A plastic bottle toy

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

You can enjoy matching pictures too! A plastic bottle toy

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

Automatic-firing chopstick gun

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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Super Simple Chopstick Gun

Perfect for your summer project! A super easy-to-make chopstick rubber band gun!! #ChopstickGun #Crafts #IndependentResearch #EasyToMake #SummerProject #Lifehack

Super Simple Chopstick Gun

A simple chopstick gun you can make with disposable chopsticks and rubber bands! Many of you might have made and played with one this way when you were little.

Prepare three pairs of chopsticks and split each pair into single sticks.

Choose one stick to be the barrel, sandwich it with two sticks on the sides, and secure them with rubber bands.

Use cut pieces of chopstick to make the trigger and grip, then attach them to the part you assembled first.

Hook on a rubber band and do some test shots while adjusting the trigger angle, and you’ve got an easy-to-make chopstick gun!

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cloth picture book

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cloth picture book

Why not try making a fabric picture book inspired by Anpanman? Fabric books are a staple toy for babies.

They often crinkle, include features that promote finger development, and pack in all kinds of clever ideas.

Let’s try making one by hand.

With your own ideas—like a buttoning activity using Anpanman’s face, peekaboo flaps or matching games with various characters—you can create a delightful fabric book.

If you’re not confident at sewing, using felt and glue to craft it like an art project is a great recommendation!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced ideas for handmade toys for elementary school students.

If it’s difficult for the children to make them on their own, parents and teachers should assist.

Once you finish a sports-themed project, it could be fun to hold a match or compete for points.

We also recommend making toys that can be used not only as playthings but also as home decor.

Try creating handmade toys that are fun to make and fun to play with.