[For Elementary School Kids] Handmade Toy Craft Ideas

A rapid-fire chopstick rubber-band gun

How to make a rapid-fire chopstick rubber-band gun! It’s easy, so even first-timers can enjoy it together as a parent-child activity.

This is a rubber band gun made from chopsticks, finished with a mechanism that allows rapid fire by combining small pieces cut from disposable chopsticks with rubber bands.

The base is essentially a bundle of chopsticks tied together with rubber bands, to which you attach parts such as the rubber band hook (which serves as the ammunition), the grip, and the trigger components.

Although the structure is complex, the only tools you need are chopsticks, rubber bands, and scissors, so once you get used to the steps, it feels fairly simple.

It’s also important to firmly secure each part so it can withstand the tension of the loaded rubber bands.

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An exceedingly simple chopstick gun

I tried making a very simple rubber band gun with disposable chopsticks.

A simple rubber band gun made from disposable chopsticks and rubber bands is a craft project that both kids and adults can get hooked on.

However, the one introduced here is surprisingly authentic, with steps that even involve using a utility knife and a screwdriver.

Kids should make it together with an adult and enjoy the process.

You can also make targets easily with chopsticks, so once you’re done, you can have fun playing a target-shooting game! It’s simple, but you can customize it with a bit of creativity, letting you experience the fun of making things.

Be sure to build and play together—kids and adults alike—and enjoy a great time!

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Extending Sword

Let's make a sword that extends using a calendar and a wrapping paper core!

Here’s how to make an extendable sword using a plastic wrap core and paper.

First, cut the core and use construction paper or similar to make the handle.

Next, make the blade with calendar paper.

Cut the paper so it’s as long as possible.

Roll it tightly so it fits inside the plastic wrap core.

Apply cellophane tape to the paper and adjust it so it matches the inside of the core, then stick it in place.

Once it’s the right size, you’re done! You can twist to extend and retract it for play.

Be careful not to pull it out too far.

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How to make a croaking frog

[Preschool Teacher] Make and Play Right Away! How to Make a Croaking Frog ✨ [Daycare & Kindergarten]

This is a cute craft where a frog hidden inside a paper cup peeks out while croaking.

You make a hole in the bottom of the cup and insert a bendy straw; by using this straw, you can move the frog up and down.

The key is the bendable part of the straw—when it rubs against the hole in the paper cup, it makes a sound like a frog’s croak.

You can add originality by choosing the frog’s expression and decorating the paper cup however you like.

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Mini crane game with straws

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This is an idea for enjoying a crane game easily using just simple materials.

Bend the accordion section of a straw and secure it firmly with tape to create the arm.

Wrap construction paper around it to add strength, and cut the tip with scissors, spreading it out like petals.

This serves as the crane’s claw, allowing you to grab small prizes.

For operation, lighter materials are easier to handle, so colorful pom-poms or small beads are recommended.

Because the straw is easy to move, even children can operate it without using too much force.

It’s a fun idea that combines the ease of crafting with playability.

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Water Play Crane Game

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A crane game made with plastic cups for water play is a craft that really shines in the summer.

Cut slits into the bottom of a plastic cup, fold the sections back, and make a small hole in the center.

Thread a straw through the hole and secure it firmly with a hot glue gun so it moves smoothly—even underwater.

Float the finished crane on the water and use small toys or beads instead of prizes, and you can play a scooping game.

The unique sensation of operating it in water is fun, and kids will get absorbed in the challenge.

It’s a cooling, summertime-perfect idea for play.

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A UFO catcher made from a candy box

[Easy Craft] UFO Catcher Made from a Tabekko Dobutsu Box! / Ginbis / Snack Box Upcycle / Animal Biscuits Crane Game / Recycled Craft / Claw Crane / Claw Machine

A UFO catcher made from an empty Tabecco Animal cookie box is a playful craft.

Use the box as the base, and create the frame and decorations with construction paper and colored paper.

Combine straws of different thicknesses—slide a regular straw inside a tapioca (boba) straw—to support the movement of the arm.

Reinforce it with parts from a milk carton, and thread string through it so the arm can move up and down; this mechanism is key.

Design the tip of the arm so it can grip prizes securely.

Using double-sided tape or glue during assembly will make it sturdier.

It’s a cute, fun-to-play idea that makes great use of everyday materials.

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