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

How to make a pencil case

How to repurpose a plastic wrap core: Pen case edition

You can stand your favorite pens upright! Here’s how to make a cute pen case using a plastic wrap core.

First, cut the wrap core to a length that fits your pens.

It’s tough, so kids should have an adult help.

Next, place the core on thick paper, trace around it with a pencil, cut it out, and glue on a lid and a base for the case.

Once the glue dries, decorate it with your favorite wrapping paper or stickers.

Finally, roll up some thick paper, push it into the case, and trim any excess—and you’re done!

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kepiko

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galaxy jar

How to Make a Galaxy Jar [Parent-Child Craft]: How to Make a “Bottled Universe.”

It’s a craft that compresses outer space into a tight little bottle—full of romance and wonder! It’s perfect for time at home, and not only kids but their caregivers will likely find themselves totally absorbed.

Since children will be handling it, use a plastic bottle instead of a glass one for safety.

Pack as much craft cotton as you can into the bottle, then pour in water.

Next, load the tip of a brush with your favorite watercolor paint and, as if poking into the gaps in the cotton, move the brush side to side to add color.

If you mix too many colors it can get muddy, so we recommend blending about two colors.

Adding glitter or star-shaped sequins makes it look even more magical!

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miyabi

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Shaka-shaka accessories

Super easy! I tried making shaker accessories with items from the 100 yen shop.

This is a craft project where you upcycle 3D flake tags sold at 100-yen shops to make accessories.

The final part where you attach the extender is delicate and a bit difficult, but if a parent or guardian helps with just that part, I think even lower-grade elementary school children can enjoy this craft.

There are lots of cute items and parts at 100-yen shops, so the search itself is really fun.

Since you’ll use a craft knife to make the slits for inserting parts, younger children should work together with a parent or guardian.

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sasashina

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katana

[Cardboard Craft] How to Make a Cool Sword Easily! [cardboard sword craft]

It’s pretty cool to have your own personal weapon like a katana or sword, right? And if that weapon is something you made yourself, you’ll probably treat it even more carefully.

This is a craft project where you make your own personal sword.

All you need is cardboard, and optionally some origami or construction paper to decorate it stylishly.

The steps are simple: cut the cardboard into several parts and assemble them.

As long as you’re careful with the tools, it’s an easy craft that even lower-grade elementary school students can do.

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kappamaki

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straw pan pipe

[Easy] Amazing independent research using straws! / Denjiro Yonemura [Official] / science experiments

This is a craft project recommended for upper elementary grades and above: making a handmade panpipe using straws.

You’ll need straws, a ruler to hold them, and items like clips and a lighter.

Heating the straws with a lighter can be dangerous, so be sure to do it with an adult.

The construction is simple, but tuning the pitches is a bit tricky, so measure the lengths carefully.

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Saitō Ayumu

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glue gun basket

10 Great Craft Ideas Using a Hot Glue Gun

This is a craft project where you use a hot glue gun to draw lines along a mold to create a three-dimensional basket.

Draw lines around a bowl turned upside down, and once the glue hardens, simply peel it off to get a basket shape.

A key point is that you can aim for your own design by choosing the glue color and adding decorations.

If it seems like the glue might stick to the mold, it’s also recommended to wrap it in parchment paper before drawing the lines.

Because the steps are simple, you can enjoy many variations by changing the basket shape and the arrangement of the lines.

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kappamaki

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Cake-shaped accessory case

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♫ Winter Maple Leaves – Sasa.

Here’s an idea for a cake-themed trinket holder made with paper cups.

First, take one paper cup and cut straight from the rim down to the base, then cut out the base as well.

Use this as the template base, and decorate it by attaching felt or construction paper to make it look like a cake.

Once you’ve finished decorating the base, attach it to another paper cup, and you’re done.

It’s easy and cute, and you can customize the decoration however you like—highly recommended! With a bit more effort, you can even add a lid to the trinket holder, so give that a try if you have the time.

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Hane Keisuke

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