Recommended for elementary school students! Science fair topics & craft ideas

Chiikawa mini storage

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Get soothed by cute characters! Here are some ideas for Chiikawa mini storage.

“Chiikawa” is short for “something small and cute,” and many fans find comfort in the everyday lives of the characters featured in the anime and manga.

This time, let’s make mini storage items with a Chiikawa motif.

You’ll need cardboard, character pocket tissues, double-sided tape, a craft knife, shatterproof glass film, and some tape.

They’re practical and will make organizing feel exciting!

Shaka-shaka accessory pouch

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Just looking at it is soothing! Here are some ideas for a “shaka-shaka” trinket case.

Some kids might want to make their own favorite cute container.

This time, let’s make a shaka-shaka trinket case using materials you can find at a 100-yen shop.

You’ll need a clear round gift box, beads and charms, tape, and washi tape.

Put the beads and charms into the lid of the gift box, then secure it to the bottom part of the container with tape—and you’re done! Adding decorative washi tape to the container itself will make it even more festive.

Minecraft accessories

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Let’s make some game character merchandise! Here are ideas for Minecraft-themed accessories.

Minecraft is a globally popular game, and it even had a movie released.

How about making accessories inspired by Minecraft characters this time? You’ll need a grass-like sheet material, wooden cubes, scissors, black felt, strong double-sided tape or glue, an awl, and accessory findings.

You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop, so feel free to give it a try!

Made entirely with origami! Triangular accessory case

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Make it using only origami! Here’s an idea for a triangular trinket box.

It’s perfect for kids who are good at crafting with origami or for anyone who wants to use the origami paper they have at home to make something.

How about creating a little container to hold small items or parts? All you need to prepare are three sheets of origami paper.

Solid-colored paper works fine, but using your favorite patterns or holographic origami can change the vibe and make it more fun!

Long Boots Piggy Bank

Boot-shaped Piggy Bank! [Crafts | Easy How-To | Recycled]

Let’s make use of those memory-filled items! Here’s an idea for a rain boot piggy bank.

Many of us feel that children grow up so fast.

Clothes and shoes need to be replaced each time… throwing them away as they are is such a waste! This time, let’s repurpose outgrown rain boots and turn them into a piggy bank.

What you’ll need: outgrown rain boots, interlocking foam mats, scissors or a utility knife, adhesive, and so on.

It’s nice to be able to keep using your favorite rain boots as a piggy bank, isn’t it?

Let’s research dialects

There are many words across Japan that are used only in specific regions.

Even if you use such dialects yourself, you might not realize they’re only spoken in that area, since you grew up with them.

It could be interesting to look into the dialect of the region where you live—or one nearby!

Fireworks with LEDs

Fireworks with LEDs [Summer Vacation Independent Research] No. 1

This is an experiment that forms the basis of electrical engineering! You’ll create “electronic fireworks” by changing the timing and sequence in which LEDs (light-emitting diodes) light up.

It’s a challenging independent project that requires understanding the principles as well as technical skills like soldering.

However, if it lights up like real fireworks, you’ll likely feel a great sense of accomplishment.