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[For Age 3] Let’s make it in April! A collection of craft ideas to feel spring events and nature
It’s April, and the children have moved up to the class for three-year-olds.
The preschool class brings a different kind of excitement than before.
At this age, they’re also getting used to handling scissors and glue during craft activities.
Here are some April craft ideas that three-year-olds can tackle with a sense of accomplishment.
There are plenty of familiar motifs for children, such as spring flowers and animals.
It’s also great to observe spring flowers and creatures outdoors alongside the craft activities.
Because the children’s creations are regarded as works, the term “seisaku” (制作) is used in the text to refer to them.
[For 3-year-olds] Let’s make it in April! A collection of craft ideas that feel like spring events and nature (1–10)
If you make it larger, it can go on the wall too! Dandelion origamiNEW!
Make it larger and you’ll have a showy dandelion that works as a wall decoration.
Cut origami paper to create petals and glue them in place while shaping them.
Increasing the number of petals adds more volume.
Draw patterns on a rectangular piece of origami paper, cut it out, and use it to represent grass.
By layering and connecting additional petals, you’ll achieve a three-dimensional finish.
Varying the colors and sizes will instantly brighten up a space—an idea enjoyable for both kids and adults.
It can also be used as a seasonal display.
Also for Hinamatsuri! Cherry Blossom PapercutNEW!
Let’s cut origami paper and make lots of cherry blossoms! Fold the origami into a triangle twice, then open it once.
With the widest angle at the top, crease it in half from the top.
Fold both ends toward the far edge to form a shape like a triangle with three spiky points at the top.
Next, cut it into the shape of a single cherry blossom petal and unfold—done! If you want a papercut-style design, use the same folding method, but while cutting the petal shape, also cut out the center.
When you unfold it, each petal will look slightly hollowed out.
Make them in various colors and sizes, and decorate with plenty of them!
Also great for walls! A cherry blossom made with 5 sheets of origamiNEW!
Let’s make a cherry blossom using five sheets of origami.
Prepare five sheets of origami paper and start folding.
First, fold the paper into a triangle once; the key for the second triangle fold is to offset the tip slightly as you fold.
Fold up the side where the paper is not fluttering, and fold the opposite side to match the crease.
It’s also recommended to use glue to hold it in place so it doesn’t spread open.
Make five pieces in the same way, combine them, and finish as a single cherry blossom.
Using different colors of origami to create a variety of colorful cherry blossoms is also cute.
Make it with paper cutting! Dandelion fluffNEW!
Here’s a gentle, paper-cutting idea that captures the soft, airy spread of dandelion fluff.
Prepare origami paper, scissors, and a pencil.
Fold the origami paper in half twice, then fold it again into a triangle.
Open and align the layers so they fan outward, sketch the dandelion seed design, and cut carefully.
The key to a neat finish is to take your time with the fine details.
When you gently unfold it, a radiating pattern appears, revealing delicate fluff.
It’s a project that’s fun to open and see, recommended for both kids and adults.
Display it by a window to let the light shine through and make it even more beautiful.
Fun to roll! Dandelion origamiNEW!
This is a voluminous dandelion origami made by rolling strips.
The petals spread out radially, giving a glamorous look.
Fold the origami paper in half and cut it, then fold each piece in half again.
Apply glue to the edge, join to form a ring, and make fine 5 mm cuts to create the petals.
Roll another piece of paper to make the stem, and fold and snip it to finish the leaves.
Wrap the petals around the stem and fluff them out for added dimension—it also works well as interior decor.
Combining yellow and orange will make it even more vibrant.
cardboard camera
Let me introduce a cardboard camera that’s perfect for a walk.
Prepare cardboard, cellophane, a paper cup, and double-sided tape.
Cut two pieces of cardboard to the size of the camera you want to make.
Take a paper cup that’s cut in half horizontally with slits cut vertically, place it against the cardboard, then cut out a lens shape and fit it in.
Stick colored cellophane over the top, glue the cardboard pieces together, and you’re done! Try adding a yarn strap for walks or changing the cellophane colors and decorating it as you like!
Pill Bug Made with Paper Plates
The pill bug is one of the most popular insects among children.
Its trait of curling up into a little ball when touched is one of the features that fascinates them.
Let’s try making a pill bug out of a paper plate.
First, draw patterns on the paper plate with crayons, then paint over it with black paint.
Enjoy watching how the crayon resists the paint.
Next, cut the paper plate into six equal sections, stack all the small triangles, punch a hole at the tip, and insert a split pin (paper fastener).
Finally, add the face and legs, and you’re done.
It even reproduces the pill bug’s distinctive movement, so kids are sure to be captivated.
Give it a try!