[Indoor Activities] A Collection of Craft Ideas Recommended for Elementary School Students

Pictogram-style collage

[Elementary School Craft] Inspiration from Pictograms 🌟 Collage

Let’s combine pictograms to create a storytelling collage.

First, use colored construction paper or similar materials to make a shallow box.

Once it’s made, fold it at a 90-degree angle to create a stage-like setup.

Next, copy the pictograms you want to use and cut them out with scissors.

Depending on your story, you can use only certain parts of a pictogram.

It can also be fun to create or draw additional non-pictogram elements.

By all means, use a variety of ideas to make your own entertaining pictogram theater.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Let’s make it in 3D! The human body

[Elementary School Craft] Let's Make It in 3D! The Human Body!

Why not try making a three-dimensional human figure? Some people may not have given much thought to the body’s balance and structure.

For this 3D human figure, first make sketches: draw the human body from various angles in a sketchbook.

Based on those drawings, create an armature with wire.

Once it’s done, fix the armature to a base and build up the form with paper clay.

Next, paint it with acrylics.

It’s best to hold the base and paint from various angles.

Be sure to separate and paint the finer details carefully.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Let’s make it out of paper

[Elementary School Craft] Let's Make It with Paper

If you want to enjoy art casually, we recommend this crumple-paper art.

As you crumple and tear paper, you imagine what to make and build your piece.

By enjoying the feel of the paper and using your hands a lot, you naturally nurture fine motor skills, concentration, and imagination.

Moments like “It turned into this shape!” and “Let’s try this next!” spark discoveries that reveal the fun of creating.

You can freely express your individuality and easily create one-of-a-kind, captivating works—so give it a try!

Snow globe made from an empty bottle

[Craft with Empty Bottles] Let’s Make a Snow Globe!! #ElementarySchool #DollarStoreCrafts #shorts

Many people have probably received or bought snow globes as souvenirs or gifts.

Why not try making one with an empty jar? It’s easier than you think, and the result is beautiful and soothing.

All you need is an empty jar, a melamine sponge, liquid laundry starch (or thick laundry glue), small figurines or similar parts, and some glitter.

You can get them cheaply at a 100-yen shop.

First, attach the melamine sponge to the inside of the jar lid, then glue the figurines or other parts onto the sponge.

Put glitter into the jar itself, add laundry starch and water, mix, and screw on the lid—that’s it!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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bento crafting

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Bento craft that looks just like the real thing through clever use of color and shape is an art form that lets you enjoy the fun of making food.

Layer tissue over yellow crepe paper, offset them, cut into quarters, and fluff it up to get a texture like rolled omelet.

Roll up red crepe paper and add a green calyx, and it turns out just like a cherry tomato.

Wrap tissue in white crepe paper, shape it into a triangle, then wrap with black origami paper, and you’ve got a proper onigiri.

Even though every component is made only of paper, the thoughtful colors and shapes make it look delicious.

By planning the placement of side dishes and the overall arrangement, it becomes a work that greatly boosts creativity and powers of observation.

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Flower papercut

[For Teachers] Kirie: "What kind of flowers will we make?" – Elementary School Art Support

Kirie—the art of creating beautiful patterns simply by folding and cutting origami—is a craft filled with surprise and discovery.

Fold the origami paper several times until it becomes a triangle.

Draw motifs like snowflakes or hearts, then cut them out with scissors.

The moment you unfold the paper and a completely unexpected pattern spreads out is pure excitement.

Depending on how you sketch the design and where you cut, you can create completely different works even with the same theme.

Choosing colored origami paper or adding glitter for the finishing touch makes the result more vibrant and striking.

Through the process, you can develop dexterity and a sense of design, and once displayed, the pieces brighten up any room.

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a picture from the story

[Elementary School Art: Story Illustrations] Introducing recommended picture books and ways to support children who struggle to draw from imagination — Fukiko Grandma’s Art and Craft Teaching Tips

When drawing, choosing a theme is important, and some people may struggle with that and find it hard to get started.

For those who aren’t good at deciding on a theme, a recommended approach is to use a story as a reference and create your artwork from it.

Freely choose a narrative, find a scene you like, and express it in your own way through your art.

Because cover illustrations and interior artwork can influence you, it takes skill to see how far you can distance yourself from them and how much originality you can bring.

Try to visualize the setting of the story and make a habit of expanding your imagination from there.

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