[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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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!

Gashi-Gashi Hand

Paper Cup Craft: “Grab-and-Grip Hand”

Why not make a “Grabby Hand” with a uniquely addictive motion? First, prepare two paper cups.

In one cup, cut slits to match the shape of a hand; once you’ve formed five fingers, fold them back to the opposite side.

Next, make about a 2-centimeter slit at the tip of a straw and staple it to the center of the hand-shaped cup.

Finally, poke a hole in the center of the bottom of the other paper cup and thread the straw through—done! Move the straw up and down, and the paper-cup hand will open and close, letting you grab paper scraps and more.

It’s fun to use during cleanup, and if you prepare lots of paper balls, you can even have a ball-collecting race with everyone and really get the excitement going!

[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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Voice changer with a paper cup

Let's make a voice changer with a paper cup!

Let’s make a voice changer that tickles kids’ curiosity.

It’s super simple to build! Stick aluminum foil on one side of a paper cup and cut out the bottom—done in no time.

Put the bottom side to your mouth and speak, and like magic, your voice will sound different from usual.

You can almost see the kids bursting into laughter at their own transformed voices.

It’s a toy that could spark new ways of communicating with friends and teachers! This voice changer will make everyday chatter several times more fun—be sure to make one together and play with it!

cardboard tambourine

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♪ Original Song – Nobuhiro – ⛩️ OjiKura ⛩️

Fun to make! Here are some ideas for making a tambourine out of cardboard.

You’ll need cardboard, a compass, a pencil, a plastic sheet, craft glue, plastic bottle caps, beads, and vinyl tape.

It’s great that cardboard and bottle caps are easy to prepare at home or in preschool! Using familiar materials may also help foster an appreciation for taking care of things.

Be sure to try making one together with your child.

Pool cue air cannon

Let me introduce an air cannon made from a pool noodle that you can complete in no time.

Prepare a pool noodle, a balloon, a pom-pom ball, and vinyl tape, and let’s get started.

Cut the pool noodle, tie a knot at the mouth of the balloon, and then cut the top part of the balloon horizontally with scissors, leaving more material on the bottom section.

Fit the cut balloon onto the end of the pool noodle and secure it firmly with vinyl tape so it won’t come off—now it’s ready.

To launch, place a pom-pom ball inside and pull back on the balloon section, then aim upward and release.

The steps are simple, so it’s also recommended for busy teachers.

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