Quick crafts for boys

[justpoppy]

I help out at a group for junior aged boys and have been asked to organise a craft session. We split the boys into small groups and they rotate so each session only lasts 10-12 minutes. Any ideas of cool craft stuff that can be done in a short amount of time but that they will enjoy?

Only 10-12 minutes? That's a challenge!

tin Can Robots? Too long I think

Magnetic sculptures

Frisbees although I've no idea whether these fly.

rock monsters

straw rockets My children used to do this in McDonalds with the straws

Thanks Owl. Yes only 10 mins is a challenge. I did pipe cleaner ninjas with them last time and altho it went well the less "crafty" among them struggled a little and We definitely could have done with more time. Thanks for the ideas. I'll have a proper look when I'm not on phone and report back!

I have a pinterest board with kid's craft stuff on. Even though mine are pretty much past the age of crafts! The links I posted are the crafts that seemed most suitable for both time constraints and junior aged boys.

Paper aeroplanes every time. They could make a couple in 10 mins, or colour 1 in. Good instant results if folded like this

Tin can robots look great but I don't think we'd have enough time. Love the rock monsters but knowing the boys the paint would go everywhere.

The straw rockets would definitely work. Quick and easy but I think they'll love them.

Was looking online today and found marshmallow sculptures which look great but with potentially 40 boys to entertain that could mean a huge amount of marshmallows!

Or maybe something with salt dough??? I can't decide.