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

Extending Sword

Let's make a sword that extends using a calendar and a wrapping paper core!

Here’s how to make an extendable sword using a plastic wrap core and paper.

First, cut the core and use construction paper or similar to make the handle.

Next, make the blade with calendar paper.

Cut the paper so it’s as long as possible.

Roll it tightly so it fits inside the plastic wrap core.

Apply cellophane tape to the paper and adjust it so it matches the inside of the core, then stick it in place.

Once it’s the right size, you’re done! You can twist to extend and retract it for play.

Be careful not to pull it out too far.

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Let’s make a bow and arrow

How to make a bow and arrow from a single plastic wrap core (Beginner)

Here’s how to make a bow and arrow from a plastic wrap core! First, poke a hole in the center of the core, then make four vertical cuts along the tube.

Bend the cut middle sections inward on both sides.

Next, use rubber bands and twine to make the bow.

Hook a rubber band onto the indented part of the bow to finish it.

Make the arrows using a bamboo skewer and paper.

Since bamboo skewers are light, be sure to wrap them with paper.

Once your arrows are ready, set up a target and try it out.

You might be surprised at how far they fly.

Make sure small children are careful.

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Marble Climbing

Handmade toy: “Marble Climbing”

When you think of a marble run, you usually imagine marbles rolling from top to bottom, but this one makes the marble go upward.

First, prepare a wooden board with many holes big enough for a marble to fall through, and combine it with other wooden boards at an angle to form a box shape.

Next, make a small box just large enough to hold a marble.

Cut holes in the front and back of this box so the marble can pass through.

Attach strings to the box so you can pull it from both sides, creating a mechanism that lifts the marble upward—then it’s complete.

If, while lifting the marble, it slips through the box’s holes and falls into one of the holes in the wooden board, you’re out.

If the marble climbs all the way to the top without falling, you win!

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Marble Climbing

Handmade toy: “Marble Climbing”

When you think of a marble run, you usually imagine marbles rolling from top to bottom, but this one makes the marble go upward.

First, prepare a wooden board with many holes big enough for a marble to fall through, and combine it with other wooden boards at an angle to form a box shape.

Next, make a small box just large enough to hold a marble.

Cut holes in the front and back of this box so the marble can pass through.

Attach strings to the box so you can pull it from both sides, creating a mechanism that lifts the marble upward—then it’s complete.

If, while lifting the marble, it slips through the box’s holes and falls into one of the holes in the wooden board, you’re out.

If the marble climbs all the way to the top without falling, you win!

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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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No-sew pouch made from a snack bag

[No-Sew] Let's Make a Cute, Easy Pouch from a Snack Bag! 💓 [Upcycle/Remake]

Do you have a favorite snack? If your favorite snack comes in a bag, how about turning the empty bag into a pouch? Here’s an idea for a sturdy zippered pouch that you can make without using a needle and thread—no sewing required.

First, cut off all four sides of your favorite snack bag, then attach it to a soft card case from a 100-yen shop using double-sided tape.

Do the same for the back side, attach a zipper to the top of the two pieces using fabric double-sided tape, and seal the remaining three sides with double-sided tape—that’s it! It’s so cute you might find yourself wanting to make more than one.

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crane game

[Craft] Let's make a claw crane game out of cardboard! UFO catcher cardboard craft Nebaneba TV [nebaarukun]

It would be fun if we could make a homemade crane game like the ones in arcades, wouldn’t it? In fact, if you understand how those crane games work, you can build one out of cardboard.

The materials include cardboard, yarn, magnets, glue, and a tension rod.

You can get everything at a 100-yen shop, so it’s more affordable than you might think.

However, it’s difficult to make, so I think it would take about a week for older elementary school kids.

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