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[For 4-year-olds] A collection of April craft ideas that capture spring, such as Easter and cherry blossoms

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.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

April marks the start of a new chapter with preschool entry and class promotions.

Many children may feel a mix of excitement and anxiety as they face new environments.

So this time, we’ve gathered craft ideas perfect for April that will brighten children’s feelings like the cheerful spring weather.

These ideas are full of spring-themed motifs like tulips, cherry blossoms, butterflies, and ladybugs!

By the time children turn four, they’ve developed basic daily habits and can do more things on their own.

We encourage you to enjoy making crafts by incorporating a variety of materials and trying new techniques.

Since the children’s creations are treated as artworks, we use the term “seisaku” as “creation” throughout the text.

[Age 4] A collection of April craft ideas that capture the feeling of spring—Easter, cherry blossoms, and more (81–90)

Broad beans you make by sticking (pieces) on

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Broad beans you make by sticking (pieces) on

Fava beans, which are said to be in season from April to June, are perfect for spring crafts.

This time, we’ll introduce a craft that incorporates fava beans.

Prepare by pre-cutting the pod and bean shapes out of construction paper.

For children who are comfortable using scissors, it’s also a great idea to let them cut the pieces themselves.

Glue the pod and beans onto a base sheet of construction paper, draw faces on the beans, and you’re done.

The steps are very simple, so even younger children can easily enjoy this activity.

The bright green of the fava beans is sure to energize the kids even more.

Give it a try!

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In conclusion

We introduced craft ideas to make with 4-year-olds in April.

Incorporate spring-themed plants and animals into your projects to deepen children’s interest in and curiosity about the season.

Display the finished works in the classroom or hallway to create a bright, spring-like atmosphere indoors.

Enjoy spring crafts with the children and get the new year off to a wonderful start.