Made with toilet paper rolls! Exciting and fun easy handmade toys

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

It’s a waste to throw away toilet paper rolls as they are! This time, we’ve gathered lots of fun ideas for toys you can make using toilet paper rolls, so try making them and playing with them before you toss them out! Since toilet paper rolls are already tube-shaped, you can make all sorts of things that make use of that shape.

There are plenty of options, from items you can make and display to things you can wear and play with, so pick your favorites and give them a try!

Made with toilet paper rolls! Exciting, fun, and easy handmade toys (21–30)

Anpanman Crackers

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Crackers made from toilet paper rolls 🎉 Pretty fun 😆💞Toilet paper roll core Cracker How to Make Crackers Playing with a toilet paper roll core Recycle How to make How-to video How to make/introduction
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Let’s make use of toilet paper rolls! Here are some ideas for Anpanman party poppers.

You’ll need balloons, pom-pom decoration balls, colored construction paper, toilet paper rolls, tape, a paper cup, double-sided tape, a white pen, scissors, and origami paper.

When you pull the balloon and let go, the decoration balls placed inside the toilet paper roll pop out with a fun “boing!” It’s perfect not only for birthday parties and other events, but also as a toy for playing at home.

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Heart Cracker

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Here’s what I used 🩷 @yae_chiiku ← Simple play ideas that build independence 🧸 Save this before you forget 🫶 This time it’s an easy-to-make “Heart Cracker” 🎉🩷 My son had so much fun pulling the balloon part over and over 🎈 ⚠️ When playing, be sure an adult is always supervising, and be careful so the heart doesn’t hit the face 🍀#1-year-old play Educational activities for 1-year-olds #HandmadeToys #HandmadeEducationalToys Development promotion1-year-old baby#Paper Cup Play #Paper Cup Cracker Simple Play
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Here’s an introduction to a heart-shaped cracker launcher that’s perfect for events.

The pulling motion used to launch it also helps children practice the hand movement they need for dressing themselves.

Prepare a paper cup with a hole in the bottom and attach a balloon whose rounded top has been trimmed off.

Be sure to tie the balloon’s neck securely.

Then just put heart-shaped packing material inside the cup, and you’re done! When you pull the balloon’s neck, the hearts pop out like a party cracker.

It’s easier to clean up than confetti, so give it a try and have fun!

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A target game you can play on a desk

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Translation Elderly Recreation Focus Boost Brain training #Ninja pose Nin-nin #Shuriken Target Practice Upper limb training
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No elaborate prep needed! Here’s a fun tabletop target game you can try anytime.

We all want to play, but if getting ready is a hassle, it’s hard to get started.

This idea is perfect for those times! All you need are empty toilet paper rolls or aluminum foil cores.

Line them up along the edge of the table and slide your “shuriken” to aim at the targets! Using the cores as-is works fine, but if you wrap them with washi-pattern origami or yarn to make them look like scrolls, it’ll boost the mood even more.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced a fun toy you can make using toilet paper rolls.

There are plenty of toys and games you can play with after making them, so be sure to try them out with your friends! You can also use the instructions as a guide and enjoy customizing them however you like.