[Childcare] Playful craft ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds

Let’s make it together as a parent and child! A rocking horse craft

[Parent-Child Craft] When summer vacation comes, let’s make a wooden rocking horse!

Let’s make a wooden hobbyhorse that toddlers can play with.

You’ll need two 1-meter pieces of wood and one 50-centimeter piece.

First, cross the two 1-meter pieces and fasten them together with screws.

Next, attach the 50-centimeter piece horizontally near the bottom of the crossed pieces to serve as a footrest.

That’s all for the steps, so as long as you have the tools, even beginners can make it.

When you cross the wood, adjust the lengths so that the intersection is about shoulder height for the rider.

Also, make sure the ends of the crossed wood do not extend beyond the rider’s shoulders.

The higher the footrest is, the harder it will be to mount, so it’s recommended to attach it at a low position.

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Scrap-Material Racing Car

Smoothly Zooming! Handmade Racing Car — A Toy Car That Runs on Recycled Materials [Craft]

It zips along and looks so cool! Let me share an idea for a racing car made from scrap materials.

Have you heard the word “scrap materials” before? It refers to materials or items that are thrown away as unnecessary.

Common examples include toilet paper rolls and plastic bottles.

This time, let’s try making a racing car using scrap materials.

You’ll need items like a toilet paper roll, plastic bottle caps, straws, bamboo skewers, colored paper, round stickers, and scissors.

It could be fun to race them with your family or friends, too.

Snow globe made from a plastic bottle

How to make a snow globe

Here’s how to make a snow globe using a plastic bottle.

Prepare an empty bottle from a lactic acid bacteria drink, decorative pom-poms, beads, glitter, liquid glue, and a hot glue gun.

Put the beads and decorative pom-poms into the empty drink bottle.

Fill the bottle about halfway with liquid glue, then add water.

Color a piece of paper with colored pens, place it into the bottle, and let it tint the liquid.

Mix everything together, then top up with water to push out any air, and you’re done.

Close the cap tightly and secure it with a hot glue gun so it won’t open.

Wrap vinyl tape around the top to finish.

Decorating with washi tape might make it even cuter!

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Slinky

[Playable Origami!] How to Make a Slinky 💙 Easy and Cute Origami | 종이 접기 슬링키

It’s fun to make and play with! Here are some ideas for a slinky.

A slinky is typically a springy toy made of metal or plastic with a unique spiral shape.

When you hold it and tilt it, it’s captivating to watch it descend down stairs or a slope.

This time, let’s make a slinky with origami! You’ll need quarter-sized sheets of origami paper, cardstock, and glue or double-sided tape.

Since you’ll be repeatedly folding the same parts and need to follow the steps carefully, it’s a project that encourages focused, attentive crafting.

[Ages 3 and up] Hedgehog Snip-Snip Craft

Using everyday paper plates to make hedgehogs is a great craft for 3-year-olds who are starting to enjoy expressing themselves.

Get paper plates, scissors, construction paper, and glue ready.

Prepare the hedgehog bodies in advance, and have the children make cuts around the edge of the paper plate, snipping from the outside toward the inside.

It’s also a good idea to draw guide lines so they can cut along them.

By drawing the hedgehog’s face themselves, each child can create their own original hedgehog.

Giving the hedgehogs names and using them in play can make the activity even more fun.

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straw wrapper

Let's make a straw wrapper and paper whistle!

Let’s incorporate a fun, blow-and-play straw trumpet into childcare activities.

First, prepare a sheet of construction paper cut into a semicircle with a diameter of 25–30 cm.

If possible, ask the children what colors they want and have their favorites ready.

Roll the construction paper into a trumpet shape and secure it with tape.

Next, cut both sides of the tip of a straw at an angle, and also cut off the tip of the paper trumpet.

Slowly insert the straw, starting from the cut end, through the trumpet’s opening, and secure it with tape at the end.

Flatten the cut end of the straw and blow into it… See if it makes a sound and have everyone play together!

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Milk Carton Kaleidoscope

[Childcare Craft] Too Beautiful! How to Make a Milk Carton Kaleidoscope ✨ [Nursery School/Kindergarten]

A kaleidoscope loved by both adults and kids! Here’s an easy kaleidoscope that even a 5-year-old can make.

You’ll need scissors, holographic origami paper and construction paper, a milk carton, tape, and if you want to add patterns, A4 copy paper and permanent markers will give you a nice finish.

It’s very simple to make: cut the milk carton, tape it together, and stick the holographic origami paper onto the carton.

Once the body is done, draw patterns on A4 copy paper for the outer wrap, then paste it onto the construction paper.

Wrap it around the body and you’re done! When you move the milk carton, the patterns change shape and look beautiful.

It’s a great activity to enjoy with children, so try making one together!