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We’ve put together a collection of craft ideas using straws that are perfect for elementary school kids.

In crafts, straws often seem to play a supporting role, don’t they?

But in fact, by taking advantage of their round, slender shape, you can make just about anything— from everyday toys to stylish, cute items—depending on your ideas.

For elementary schoolers, straw crafts are sure to shine as summer vacation homework, and they’re also great for everyday parent-child fun!

Take this opportunity to enjoy making crafts with straws!

Fun Crafts Using Straws (21–30)

A whistle you can blow with a straw

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A whistle you can blow with a straw

Here’s how to make a whistle out of a straw.

Cut two slits at one end of a straw and trim it so the width forms a rectangle.

Cut the other end of the straw and fit it over the rectangular end, then secure it with cellophane tape.

Adjust the tape so the width becomes a square.

Cut another straw to about 5 centimeters and flatten one end.

Place the flattened end over the side where you can see the square gap, and secure it with cellophane tape.

The key is to test-blow it and check the sound before taping everything down firmly.

Change the lengths of the straws to create different pitches, fix them in place, and you’re done.

Kids are sure to get excited about a whistle made from everyday materials!

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Easier than finger knitting! Straw knitting

[Easier than finger knitting!] Just keep threading yarn between the straws and you’ll have a scrunchie or armband finished in no time! How to make a scrunchie out of yarn

Easier than finger knitting! Straw knitting

Let’s try knitting with tools! It’s easier than finger knitting! Here are some ideas for straw knitting.

Many of you may have tried quick and easy finger knitting because it doesn’t require any preparation.

How about leveling up and challenging yourself with straw knitting this time? It’s actually smoother to knit than finger knitting, so it’s highly recommended! You’ll need items like straws, yarn, decorative pom-poms, and glue.

In the video, we make a scrunchie.

Be sure to give it a try!

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resin keychain charm

Resin key charm made with a straw ♡

resin keychain charm

You can make cylindrical key charms using resin, which is super useful for DIY crafts! Pack a straw full of sparkly bits and cute beads to create your very own key charm.

If you make it well, it might just become a favorite little treasure of yours.

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Lots of soap bubbles with DIY

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Let’s have fun making soap bubbles using short-cut straws! First, cut a long strip of double-sided tape and line up the straws, sticking them onto it.

Apply double-sided tape to the other side as well, then roll the straws up tightly from the edge into a spiral and secure it.

Glue on a ring cut from a plastic bottle to serve as a frame, and attach a stick as a handle to finish.

Dip it in bubble solution and blow.

Bubbles will come out from each straw, creating a beautiful effect, and lots come out at once, so even small children can enjoy it.

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Handmade star wand

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Many girls probably love wands, don’t they? You often see them in anime with magical-girl themes.

This time, I’ll introduce an idea for making a simple wand.

Thread ten 2 cm pieces of straw and five beads alternately onto a 30 cm chenille stem (pipe cleaner), then shape it into a star.

Twist the two ends of the stem together to secure it, trim any excess, then take a 15 cm chenille stem folded in half, hook it onto the star, and twist it into a single rod.

Slide on a straw and glue it in place to finish.

It might also look cute decorated with washi tape, etc.

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