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[For Age 3] Let’s make it in April! A collection of craft ideas to feel spring events and nature

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

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 (21–30) to feel spring events and nature

Stamps are fun! Cherry blossom tree

This craft is perfect for spring: making a cherry blossom tree.

Inflate a plastic bag with air, dab it with paint, and stamp it onto drawing paper.

Because the shape changes a little with each stamp, kids can enjoy the excitement of wondering, “What kind of cherry blossoms will bloom?” It requires no complicated prep and easily captivates children.

Use each child’s handprint to create the tree trunk.

While feeling the arrival of spring, why not have everyone joyfully make cherry blossoms together? It also makes a lovely seasonal wall decoration.

It will spread that happy “I did it!” feeling among the children.

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Perfect for walls! A butterfly craft that makes paint play fun

Cut an A4 sheet of drawing paper into the shape of a butterfly, then apply paint on just one side.

Once you’re ready, fold it in half and lift the wing—your design will have transferred beautifully to the other side! You can also enjoy the excitement of seeing what pattern appears the moment you open it.

After that, attach the wings to another A4 sheet for the background, and stick a photo of your child in the center.

You’ll have a one-of-a-kind, adorable butterfly! It will look very spring-like on a wall display and become a wonderful, memorable piece.

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[For 3-year-olds] Let’s make it in April! A collection of craft ideas (31–40) to feel spring events and nature

Easy tulips you can enjoy by sticking them on

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Here’s a gentle and fun craft that lets you enjoy a springlike atmosphere.

Cut construction paper into the shape of a tulip to make a base.

Next, prepare felt in your favorite colors and cut it into circles, squares, or any sizes and shapes you like.

Once you’re ready, stick the felt pieces onto the tulip base to decorate.

If you start with the larger felt pieces, it’s easier to keep things balanced and to place them.

By decorating freely, you’ll create a colorful and cute tulip.

Finally, glue on a stem and leaves made from construction paper to finish.

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Cute butterflies made from construction paper

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Cute butterflies made from construction paper

Here’s how to make colorful butterflies that are perfect for sticker play.

Fold a small piece of construction paper in half, draw one wing, and cut along the outline.

Next, prepare a circle cut from construction paper and cut only one half of it in two.

Glue these onto the wings.

Stick round stickers in your favorite colors on the wings.

Cut a chenille stem to about 5 cm, then curl the ends into small circles.

Tape the chenille stem to the back with clear tape.

Draw a face with a pen or similar, and you’re done.

It also looks cute if you draw your favorite designs on the wings with crayons.

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Make it with paper cutting! Dandelion fluff

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Make it with paper cutting! Dandelion fluff

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.

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Easter egg maracas

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Easter egg maracas

April has Easter, right? Here’s a perfect craft for April festivities: making egg-shaped maracas that make a rattling sound.

Prepare two bottle caps, beads, newspaper, aluminum foil, a permanent marker, and vinyl tape.

Put beads into one cap, place the other cap on top, and secure them tightly with vinyl tape so the beads don’t spill.

If you add too many beads, the sound can become muffled, so a moderate amount is recommended.

Wrap the capped beads with newspaper to create volume and shape it into an egg.

Finally, color the aluminum foil with a permanent marker in any colors you like, carefully smooth it into an egg shape, wrap it around, and your maracas are complete!

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Sensory Bottle Made with Cherry Blossom Petals

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Sensory Bottle Made with Cherry Blossom Petals

When you think of spring, many of you probably picture cherry blossoms.

Cherry trees in full bloom are incredibly gorgeous, yet they fall quickly, giving them a fleeting, delicate beauty.

This time, we’ll show you how to make a sensory bottle that lets you enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms for a longer period.

The method is very simple: put liquid starch (laundry glue) and cherry blossoms into an empty bottle, then secure the lid with glue—that’s it.

Adding cotton balls or beads is also recommended.

As you gaze at the cherry blossoms gently drifting and swaying, take your time to relax and feel soothed.

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