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

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)

[Pipe Cleaner Art] Easier than origami: How to make a rhinoceros beetle — a displayable insect specimen you can “keep,” perfect for summer vacation projects, elementary school crafts, pipe cleaner crafts, pipe cleaner bear, beetle, how to make pipe cleaner craft

Let’s try making a rhinoceros beetle by interweaving chenille stems (pipe cleaners).

To convey the beetle’s strength and solidity, the way you fold and layer the pieces is key.

Make the horn and body, wings, and legs separately, then assemble them at the end.

By carefully adjusting the angles and volume of each part, you’ll end up with a three-dimensional beetle.

For a sturdy build, it’s best to pay attention to how the parts connect and secure those joints as you assemble.

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kappamaki

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Tyrannosaurus made from a paper cup

[Summer Vacation Craft] Get all materials at the 100-yen shop! Just paper cups! <Tyrannosaurus・T. rex> [Independent Research] Easy! Can be made in one day! Upcycled craft [For upper elementary grades] A must-see for moms and dads!

With summer vacation nearing its end, many people have probably struggled to come up with a topic for their independent research projects.

In times like that, here’s a great recommendation: a budget-friendly Tyrannosaurus made from paper cups that you can finish in a short time! The only materials you need are paper cups from a 100-yen shop.

It’s super easy, yet the result is a cool, realistic-looking T.

rex.

The basic method is to cut and combine the paper cups.

Use a single color for a sleek look, or mix various colors for a pop-style T.

rex—feel free to customize it however you like!

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miyabi

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T-shirt eco bag

[Easy!] How to Make a T-Shirt Eco Bag

As part of eco-friendly efforts, many stores now charge for plastic bags.

Enter the eco-bag.

I think many elementary school students also have their own eco-bags.

So I’d like to introduce a way to make an eco-bag using an old T-shirt you can no longer wear.

It’s environmentally friendly and makes a great summer vacation craft—truly killing two birds with one stone.

Here’s the process: first, cut off the sleeves of the T-shirt.

If it looks like a tank top, you’re good.

Next, place a plastic bag over the shirt as a template and cut the shirt to match the shape of the bag.

Sew up the bottom hem, and you’re done.

Give your beloved T-shirt a second life as an eco-bag you can use for a long time.

A spinning top made from a milk carton

How to Make a Milk Carton “Spinning Top” 2 [Handmade Toy / Easy Craft]

Handmade spinning tops are great, aren’t they? You can make them from anything—bottle caps, nuts, or simply thick paper—and they’re pretty easy, so everyone can enjoy making them together.

This time, let’s make a larger top using a milk carton.

You’ll need a milk carton, a button, and a plastic bottle cap.

First, open up the bottom of the milk carton into a cross shape, centered on the base.

Cut the parts that will be the blades of the top to a suitable length.

Attach a button in the center of the cross to serve as the axle.

Glue or tape is fine! Fix a plastic bottle cap to the back of the button to use as a handle.

And that’s it—you’re done.

You can make it in about an hour, and with an adult nearby, even younger elementary school children should be able to make one.

PET-bottle hydrangea

A rambunctious fourth grader makes a plastic-bottle hydrangea in three hours.

Like a work of art: here’s an idea for making hydrangea decorations from plastic bottles! Cut the plastic bottles into small squares, and make a cross-shaped slit in each one.

Then prepare a lit candle.

Holding a square with tweezers, pass it over the flame; it will curl up like dried squid and start to resemble a hydrangea blossom.

Thread wire through the center of each finished flower and twist several together to complete the piece! Since you’ll be using fire, be sure to keep water nearby and take proper safety precautions.

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Araki Jakkan

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Princess tiara made with pipe cleaners

[Party Craft] Easy with chenille stems! Princess tiara you can make with 100-yen shop items: cosplay & makeup. How to make a tiara and princess makeup. [Christmas / Halloween]

This is a cute pipe-cleaner tiara that girls who love sparkles and princesses will want to make on their own.

First, hold the pipe cleaner by bringing both ends together, and stretch the opposite side with your fingers.

Wrap the middle around a pen once and remove it, then use the pen to help form a heart shape.

Layer another pipe cleaner to create a gap, and twist the overlapping parts to join them.

Twist the ends of the heart-shaped pipe cleaner to refine the shape, connect it to the other pipe cleaner, and your adorable tiara is complete.

The best part is you only need three 30 cm pipe cleaners and a thin pen—all available at a 100-yen shop!

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hiyori

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Thousand Sunny

[Summer Vacation Craft] Let's Make the Thousand Sunny Using Materials from Daiso and Can Do! Thousand Sunny [100-Yen Store Craft] Independent Research

Here’s a craft project introducing how to make the Thousand Sunny from the anime One Piece, which is hugely popular among elementary school students.

The materials include masks, paper plates, paper cups, jute twine, and capsule toy containers.

Using a mask to create the sail is a fresh idea.

The result looks more authentic than you’d expect, so it could work well as a summer vacation independent study project.

You could probably finish it in a day.

It’s a craft suitable for middle elementary grades.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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