[For Elementary School Kids] Handmade Toy Craft Ideas

Marble Maze

Easy! How to make a marble maze — cardboard Mario

Why not try making a marble maze? With just cardboard and a marble, you can easily build one at home.

Start by drawing a blueprint on graph paper, then cut the cardboard.

As you assemble the maze, you’ll naturally develop concentration and problem-solving skills.

A key point is that you can finish it in a day while having fun together as a parent and child.

The joy when the marble reaches the goal is exceptional.

Aim for the finish and carefully create each step with care.

Incorporating your favorite characters or designs is also recommended.

Clack-Clack Xylophone Made from Scrap MaterialsNEW!

#short Children's instrument craft from scrap materials / Karakoro xylophone

Karokoro Xylophone is an instrument made by attaching rectangular or square-cut boards around an octagonal or square wooden board.

You play it by striking it with a mallet that has a ball on the end.

It’s also recommended to slide the mallet along the inside as if stroking it to produce a continuous sound.

This idea can be made from scrap wood, so it helps avoid wasting cut pieces—and can contribute to protecting forests.

It’s easy to make, so we’d love for elementary school students to give it a try.

If you make the instruments, everyone can enjoy playing ensemble together.

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smartphone

[Puni-Puni] How to Make an Infinite Smartphone 📱 A Write-and-Erase Toy 💓 Paper Craft

Let’s try making a smartphone shape using paper or cardboard.

On the screen, you can draw your child’s favorite characters or illustrations.

For the buttons and controls, using stickers or masking tape is also a great idea.

Once it’s finished, you can enjoy pretend play with family and friends—have fun chatting with “Hello, hello!” or pretend to take photos with the camera.

Try making a playful toy smartphone that lets you expand your imagination while having fun.

soccer game

Score a goal! [How to make a soccer game] Cardboard craft — How to make a soccer game!

We’ve got the perfect toy for kids who love soccer: a handmade soccer game! Using familiar materials, you can create your very own original game.

Make the field out of cardboard and the players out of paper cups.

You can even use straws to move the ball.

If everyone works together to build it, it can be a great summer vacation project, too.

Once it’s finished, you can have a blast playing with family and friends.

It’s also fun to recreate your favorite team’s uniforms or make your favorite players.

Get excited with a one-of-a-kind soccer game!

How to Make a Propeller Dragonfly

[Craft] Easy to make with a carton and a straw! Flies great even for small kids! “Propeller Dragonfly” #shorts #handmadeToys #crafts #childcare #experiment #afterSchool #educationalToys #straw #milkCarton #bambooDragonfly

Easy to make and flies well! Let’s make a propeller dragonfly.

First, cut from a milk carton two propeller pieces measuring 1.5×15 cm and two joint pieces measuring 3×2 cm.

Next, punch a hole in the center of each propeller piece, line the pieces up side by side, and fasten one side with a joint piece.

On the other side, cross the propeller pieces before fastening.

Finally, insert a straw to serve as the handle and secure it, and you’re done.

If kids are struggling with a regular bamboo dragonfly, they might want to practice with this first to get the hang of it.

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Let’s all play together with bamboo instruments!NEW!

What do plants mean to children? They may be so familiar that we rarely stop to think about them.

That’s how closely they are woven into our daily lives.

In this idea, we use bamboo—which has the qualities of both “grass” and “tree”—to make instruments.

Then everyone enjoys playing an ensemble together in the forest.

The sound changes depending on how and where you strike it, so it’s interesting that each child has a different way of playing.

Play that involves contact with nature also seems likely to nurture children’s rich sensibilities.

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crane game

Kids will love it! A DIY claw machine ♡ #HandmadeToy #AtHomePlay #EducationalPlay #Papercraft #Shorts #PreschoolTeacher #TherapeuticSupport

How about an easy-to-make claw machine? Using cardboard and everyday materials, you can create a surprisingly realistic toy.

Make the claw with straws and string, put your favorite toys in a box, and you’re all set.

You can even learn physics principles during the crafting process.

It’s also great to build together as a family.

Once it’s finished, your home turns into an arcade.

It helps develop thinking and concentration skills, so it’s a win-win.

Isn’t it wonderful that you can make a fun toy with things you already have at home? Come on, let’s make one together!