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

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

These days, DIY has firmly taken root as a go-to hobby.

When you visit a home improvement store or a 100-yen shop, you’ll even find dedicated sections for it.

Plenty of households probably already have the materials and tools on hand.

In this article, we’ve rounded up craft ideas recommended for elementary school students who are interested in making things!

We’ll introduce everything from board games everyone can play together to practical ideas you can keep using at home after you’ve made them.

Find the project that suits you best and give it a try!

[Indoor Play] A Collection of Craft Ideas Recommended for Elementary School Students (241–250)

Paper Art Triangle

Paper Art Triangle: A 3D project you can make in a short time

Paper Art Triangle

This is a craft project where you can enjoy the fun of freely drawing with paper by playing with the width and shape of the strips.

Use a wide paper band to create a large triangular outer frame.

Make firm creases and then glue it down to complete the base.

Next, use narrow paper bands to create patterns on the inside.

By combining and attaching shapes you like—zigzags, waves, circles, and more—you’ll achieve a three-dimensional finish.

With creative color choices and placement, even the same triangle takes on a completely different look.

The result is a piece that showcases both mathematical elements and design appeal, and it stands out well in displays.

It’s an idea that trains creativity and concentration.

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sniper chopstick gun

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sniper chopstick gun

This is a rubber band chopstick gun designed for accurate targeting—perfect for anyone who wants to make a precision “sniper” version.

The materials are disposable chopsticks, rubber bands, glue, and a paper clip.

Cut the chopsticks into the required lengths for each part, glue them together to form the gun’s frame, and then thread the clip through the chopsticks to serve as the trigger, securing it with a rubber band.

Since rubber bands are only used for the clip section, it’s also ideal for those who struggle to wrap rubber bands securely on standard chopstick guns, which can make them wobbly.

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[100-yen shop] A dollhouse that Licca-chan can play with

The Atashin’chi dollhouse is cute but has way too many issues [Come on Over, Atashin’chi]

[100-yen shop] A dollhouse that Licca-chan can play with

Even when it comes to dollhouses, there are tips for building them in various sizes to match your main doll.

Here, we’re introducing a dollhouse sized for Licca-chan to play with—a 1/6 scale dollhouse.

We’ll share tips on how to make it using materials from 100-yen shops.

Use color foam boards for the house walls, and make windows and doors from photo frames.

For wallpaper, choose a wall sheet with your favorite pattern.

You can create beds and furniture by using styrofoam as a base and covering it with fabric.

Combining miniature furniture sold at 100-yen shops will also look lovely!

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Running Robot

Making Things | Exciting Karakuri Craft: Running Robot Edition | Toyota

Running Robot

An exciting craft! Let me share an idea for a running robot.

Some of you might want to do a craft project but can’t think of a good idea, right? This time, let’s make a running robot that uses a windshield wiper mechanism.

You’ll need a rectangular plastic bottle, bamboo skewers, straws, thick paper, cardboard, plastic bottle caps, rubber bands, and so on.

It’s a great idea that lets you learn how a wiper mechanism works through crafting! Give it a try!

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In conclusion

We’ve shared ideas ranging from full-fledged DIY projects to easy options you can make with items you already have at home! Did you find something that makes you think, “I might give this a try”? Use this article as a guide and enjoy a fun crafting time!