Lovely Play & Recreation

[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)

Marbles and rubber bands

[Super Easy Craft] Done in 1 Minute! A Spinning Top Made with a Marble and Rubber Bands! #shorts #handmadetoys #spinningtop #craft

Marbles and rubber bands

It’s a simple-looking craft that doesn’t seem like a spinning top at first glance: just link rubber bands together and attach a marble to each end.

The key is how you spin it.

Hold one marble, then rotate the other in circles to wind the rubber bands around the marble you’re holding.

Once the rubber bands are wound tightly, you’re ready—let go, and the rubber bands unwind, making the two marbles spin around rapidly.

The sight of it gradually expanding and the colorful marbles zipping around is quite striking.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Two‑handed chopstick rubber‑band gun

How to Make a Chopstick Rubber-Band Gun: Advanced Version

Two‑handed chopstick rubber‑band gun

It’s a hefty chopstick gun that you hold with both hands like a rifle! Once you choose the chopstick that will be the muzzle, surround it with other chopsticks and secure them with rubber bands to form the barrel.

Fix the trigger and the grip with rubber bands as well, and your two-handed chopstick gun is complete.

Though it’s quite large, the method is very simple—you’re just using more chopsticks.

Even for small children who might put small objects in their mouths, this size should make it safer and more reassuring to play with.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

sniper chopstick gun

Sniping Use!! How to Make a [Chopstick Rubber-Band Gun] Rubber Gun for Snipers

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.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

[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!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

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!