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Straw Jump Rope - DIY Active Play Craft for Kids

Jump into fun with this awesome DIY jump rope craft! Grab some colorful straws, string, and duct tape to create your very own jump rope! Cut the straws into fun pieces, lace them onto the string, and tape it all together to make a super cool rope that's perfect for jumping, skipping, and playing outside! This easy craft is great for kids who love to move and get creative with their toys! Let's jump, skip, and have a blast with your handmade jump rope.

15-30 minutes Ages 5-10

About This Project

A 15–30 minutes craft for ages 5–10, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, Duct Tape, and Straws.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

Ad-free and kid-safe library — designed by a mom who wants kids to explore and create independently.

This project is perfect for:

Active Play Crafts
Outdoor Activities
DIY Toys
Physical Activity Projects
Creative Movement Games

Project Tags

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Find Supplies

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Make Straw Jump Rope

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Gather Supplies

Cut straws into 2 to 3 inch pieces.

Secure

Secure one end of the sring with duct tape. This is going to be the handle of your jump rope, so be sure to add enough tape.

String straw pieces

String the pieces of straw onto the open end of the string until all of the string is covered, except for the last 3 to 4 inches.

Tape Handle

Wrap tape around other end of jump rope to create another handle.

Jump!

Jump, skip, and play with your new jump rope!

Your creative buddy says:

"Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

Step 1: Gather Supplies

Cut straws into 2 to 3 inch pieces.

Step 2: Secure

Secure one end of the sring with duct tape. This is going to be the handle of your jump rope, so be sure to add enough tape.

Step 3: String straw pieces

String the pieces of straw onto the open end of the string until all of the string is covered, except for the last 3 to 4 inches.

Step 4: Tape Handle

Wrap tape around other end of jump rope to create another handle.

Step 5: Jump!

Jump, skip, and play with your new jump rope!
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Clean up
Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.
Tidy up our space

Pick up anything that fell on the floor.

Wipe up any spills on the table.

Put your completed project somewhere safe!

Throw away all your trash and recycling.
Put away our supplies

Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

Put away duct tape. Where they belong:

Put away straws. Where they belong:

Put away string. Where they belong:

Put away scissors. Where they belong:
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About the Author

Taylor Boley

Interior Designer and nanny by day with a passion for inspiring kids always! Taylor transforms everyday materials into magical projects that spark joy and imagination.

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Straw Jump Rope - DIY Active Play Craft for Kids

About This Project

Project Tags

Find Supplies

Make Straw Jump Rope

Step 1: Gather Supplies

Step 2: Secure

Step 3: String straw pieces

Step 4: Tape Handle

Step 5: Jump!

Clean up

Tidy up our space

Put away our supplies

Update what we have left

Save

Made something awesome? Keep going.

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