For summer vacation homework! Simple and amazing crafts for elementary school students that you’ll want to make after seeing them

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Super Mario Bros.

is loved by both kids and adults.

Among all the items in Mario’s world, hasn’t everyone dreamed of trying a Question Block? Here’s an idea to make an easy DIY Question Block.

Take a box of the right size, cut out the side that will stick to the wall, and for the bottom, cut it so that about a 1 cm edge remains.

Inside, attach two sheets of construction paper together so they spring open, then stick a magnet onto them and attach drawings of items like a mushroom or a star on top of the magnet.

Embed a magnet in the wall as well, and you’re done.

Enjoy a Question Block you can play with over and over!

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utatane

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Melon cream soda

Easy craft with 100-yen store materials: How to make melon cream soda. Perfect for summer vacation independent study or free craft projects. Requires few materials and is fun to make. Simple handmade 100-yen DIY for at-home time; homemade craft.

Melon cream soda is also appealing for its vibrant appearance—the green color topped with ice gives a refreshing feel, doesn’t it? This is about trying to recreate that beautiful, summery look of melon soda.

The steps are simple: put jelly clay into a plastic cup, insert a straw, and place a scoop of white clay “ice cream” on top.

Combine elements like jewel stones and glitter to make the most of the light and finish it with a sparkling look.

The closer it looks to the real thing, the more you might feel disappointed when you remember you can’t actually drink it.

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mini straw hat

Crafting with plastic bottle caps: how to make a straw hat

Here’s an introduction to making a cute straw hat using a plastic bottle cap and a milk carton.

You’ll need: a plastic bottle cap, a milk carton, twisted cord in a straw-hat color, tape, scissors, glue, and a fine brush.

First, cut out the brim of the straw hat from the milk carton.

Once you’ve cut the milk carton into a circle, tape it to the cap to create the base.

Next, carefully wrap the twisted cord around the brim, starting from the outside and spiraling inward.

After covering the entire surface, trim any excess cord and use a brush to apply wood glue thinned with water.

Once it dries and the cord is fixed in place, turn it over and cut out the brim area where the head would go—done! Add a red ribbon for a cute accent.

Since it involves fine work, it’s recommended for elementary school students in the middle grades and up.

It’s a craft you can complete in a single day.

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sasashina

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Well-Flying Archery

[Playable Craft] So Easy! A High-Flying Bow and Arrow/Archery: How to Make It ② (Toilet Paper Roll, Straw, Rubber Bands, Tissues) [Easy Crafts, Recycled Play, At-Home Play, Indoor Play, Handmade Toy]

Here are some craft ideas for making an archery set using scrap materials.

First, make a slightly larger hole in one spot on a toilet paper roll.

Make the same hole on the opposite side, then cut small slits at the top and bottom and hook a rubber band onto them.

Twist the rubber band once so it forms an X shape.

That completes the bow.

For the arrow, use a straw and a ball made from rolled-up tissue.

Cut one end of the straw into a V shape, then attach the ball—rolled and secured with masking tape—to the other end.

With the arrow finished, thread it onto the bow and try shooting it for fun.

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sasashina

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Musical instruments made from empty cans

[WakuWaku-san’s Craft Class] Make “can instruments” out of empty cans—build them and play them! (We’re introducing two can instruments!)

Let’s have fun making can instruments from empty cans.

Here, we introduce two instruments: an ocarina and another instrument that produces a scale alongside it.

Use an aluminum can for the ocarina and a steel can for the other instrument.

First, here’s how to make the ocarina.

Remove the pull-tab from the can, and tape a slightly thick straw to the mouth opening.

On the side of the can near the mouth opening, use a punch to make five holes spaced 2 centimeters apart.

Make one more hole at the top on the opposite side, and it’s done! For the other instrument, remove the can’s pull-tab and rub the bottom with something hard like a chopstick.

The pitch will change, so adjust it to the notes you want and line them up.

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stained-glass-style lamp

Stained-glass-style lamp craft

Do you know stained glass? You’ve probably seen pictures made of glass or colored glass windows—that beautiful, intricately crafted colored glass.

Sometimes we’re captivated by the stained glass we see in hotels or churches.

This time, let’s make a lamp that looks like stained glass! Don’t worry, we won’t use real glass.

There’s quite a bit of cutting involved, so it’s suited for upper elementary grades.

You’ll need a milk carton, transparent colored cellophane, and a small lamp you can buy at a 100-yen shop.

First, cut off the top three-segment section of the milk carton.

Then open it up and cut out square window shapes on all four sides.

Attach the colored cellophane over the cutouts.

Assemble it, place the lamp inside, and you’re done.

Plan for about 3–4 hours to work comfortably.

Stationery storage file

I made a storage file for stationery — an easy DIY craft even elementary school kids can do.

Scissors, sticky notes, a ruler, and pens—this idea is to make a stationery storage file that can hold all the essential items elementary school students use in a single folder.

You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop, so it’s a budget-friendly craft.

First, open an A4 file and decide where each item will be stored.

Once decided, attach them using double-sided tape or a glue gun.

It’s also fun to decorate it in your own style with washi tape and stickers! You can make it in a few hours, and with a guardian’s help, even lower-grade students can try it—just be careful when using the glue gun.

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