Rubber Band Toys and Games

ByBirute Efe Updated on

Make your own toys using rubber bands. From balls, to games, to vehicles, your kids will love this easy crafts.

These are perfect for kids in preschool and elementary school.

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DIY toys can be so much fun! We’ve found some truly incredible rubber band toys and games across the internet and we’re so excited to share them with you today.

Who knew all the fun that could be had with a simple rubber band! (This post contains affiliate links.)

Homemade Rubber Band Toys

1. Traditional Rubber Band Ball

Start with the traditional rubber band ball. I’m always amazed by how high these bounce, and how many directions they will fly. via wikiHow

2. Labyrinth Style Rubber Band Maze

Make your own labyrinth style rubber band maze. Try to get the ball through the maze before a timer runs out. via The Creative Homemaker

3. Mini Sailboat

This is such a fun mini sailboat to make. Perfect for bath time play, or even in a backyard mini pool for boat races. via Inner Child Fun

4. Crash Test Car

Use rubber bands to make a crash test car. See if your car can keep the egg from cracking. via Instructables

5. Rubber Band Race Car

This homemade rubber band race car is made using things that you’ll find lying around the house. It’s the perfect activity for a rainy day. via Your Modern Dad

Fun Ways to Play With A Rubber Band

6. Flying Paper Airplanes

Send your paper airplanes flying farther through space with these fun rubber band launchers. via Housing a Forest

7. Rubber Band Drag Race Cups

Use leftover coffee cups to make these fun rubber band drag race cups! I’m envisioning hours of fun for all the kids with this one. via Steve Spangler Science

8. Classic Yo-Yo

A new twist on the classic yo-yo, make this one at home using balloons and rubber bands. via Tinkerlab

9. Fun Wood and Band Toy

Blocks and bands make this fun wooden toy. It can bend and twist in so many different ways! via Petit & Small

10. Homemade Catapult

Send pom poms flying across the room when you construct this homemade catapult. All you need to make it can be found around the house, including the rubber bands! via Kids Activities Blog

11. Homemade Flying Toy

A stick, a paper and a rubber band make this fun homemade flying toy. So easy and quick to make when the kids are bored. via Mini Eco

12. Bubble Wand

Outdoor fun with rubber bands can be achieved with a spare sock, a paper cup and soapy water. I’ve never seen bubbles look like this! via Housing a Forest

13. DIY Drawing Machine

Use rubber bands for art with this fun little tutorial. Make your own drawing machine for the kids to make cool patterns and express themselves artistically. via dezeen

14. Group Rubber Band Activity

The power of teamwork can be taught with this simple rubber band activity. Great for group lessons with kids. via Science Gal

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 Rubber Band Vehicles

15. Rubber Band Car

We love this rubber band car made using scratched CDs and an old paper towel roll. via Crafts by Amanda

16. LEGO and Rubber Band Car

Pull out the LEGOs to construct this fun car that is powered by a rubber band. Majorly impressive. via Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls

17. Paper Airplane Launcher

A new way of making paper airplanes, these are adorable, tiny and can catch some major air when launched across the room with a rubber band! via A Little Learning for Two

18. Rocket Launcher

Homemade rocket launcher made with cardboard tubes, fun paper and of course, our new favorite craft companion, rubber bands! via Pink Stripey Socks

19. Airplane Kit

Assemble your own paper airplane with this fun model plane kit, it’s powered by rubber bands.

20. Target Practice

Fun target practice with these airplane shooters. Make them from home and create your own scoring systems as the kids improve their targeting skills. via All for the Boys

21. DIY Propeller Airplane

These DIY propeller airplane is pretty spectacular. It will take off, fly and land beautifully and it’s a great science lesson for the kids. via Rubber Power

22. Car Launcher

Launch your matchbox cars into the race with this really neat homemade rubber band car shoot. via Instructables

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Musical Rubber Bands

23. Simple Drum Set

Create this simple drum set to start your kids off with homemade rubber band instruments. via Oh Crafts

24. Cardboard Guitar

Your music group will not be complete with out a lead singer and guitarist. Create this fun cardboard guitar with rubber bands for strumming. via Make It & Love It

25. Rubber Band Mandolins

Rubber band mandolins pair nicely with these cute bell shakers, they will round off your new little band quite nicely. via Hello Bee

26. Homemade Harmonica

This fun little homemade harmonica will round off your rubber band music day with a special sound. via Mess for Less

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Rubber Band Art

27. Homemade Art Book

Bind your homemade art book together with rubber bands. The inside can hold your favorite paintings or drawings. via Tinker Lab

28. Rubber Band Art

Wrap rubber bands around blocks, and then dip them in paint to get this fun striped affect on your paper. via Whip Up

29. Stained Glass

Create the stained glass affect on paper using a clipboard, paint and rubber bands! via Pure and Noble

30. Homemade Bookmarks

Your kids can make their own bookmarks using fun ribbons, and cute rubber band hair ties. via My Busy Beehives

31. Textured Art

Cut up rubber bands and glue them in different designs to make a fun and textured piece of art. via Kristen’s Blog Life

32. Tie Dye

Gentle tie dye can be achieved with this fun tutorial for tissue paper and rubber band art. via Kitchen Table Classroom

33. Stamps

These fun stamps are perfect for a toddler’s hands. They make such a fun affect on the paper when the little one is done with his art project. via Playtivities

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34. Sponge Painting

Sponge painting takes on a new life when it’s paired with rubber band crafts. We love the affect this leaves on the paper. via Babble Dabble Do

35. Homemade Paintbrushes

Homemade paintbrushes can be formed by cutting rubber bands in pieces and making your own desired size and length of brush. via Mess for Less

Fine Motor Activities With Rubber Bands

36. Rubber Band Game

This is a fun rubber band game for the kids to play while you cook dinner. Have a race and see who can get the most bands on a can before dinner is served. via Hands On As We Grow

37. How To Hold A Pencil

Help your child learn the proper way to hold a pencil by securing it in place with a rubber band bracelet. via Your Kids Ot

38. Rubber Band Passing Activity

This rubber band passing activity is great for younger kids. It teaches control, grasp, and it’s a fun mildly competitive game that will keep them interested and having fun together. via Hands On As We Grow

39. Rubber Band Experiments

A fun experiment using rubber bands, have the kids guess how many bands are wrapped around the cork and then work on unwinding them all to see if their hypothesis was correct. via No Time for Flash Cards

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These can keep your kids busy for weeks!

40. Rubber Band Toys and Games

Which of these rubber band toys and games will you try first? 

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Which rubber band craft will you try first? Let us know in the comments!

Birute Efe has daily fun at her Playtivities.com blog and the farm where she lives with her family. She loves creating activities and toys for her 2 kiddos by up-cycling household items. She will never walk pass by a big cardboard box or a pile of old magazines. She believes the best learning comes from exploring and creating.

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