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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.

[For 4-Year-Olds] A Collection of April Craft Ideas That Capture the Feeling of Spring, Such as Easter and Cherry Blossoms (91–100)

Honeybees and a flower field

[Craft Idea] Honeybees and Flower Garden (April/May Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Day Service) (Early Childhood Education) (3D) (DIY/Papercraft)

Honeybees and a flower field

Shall we make a spring-themed wall decoration of a flower field with bees flying overhead? First, create a template, place it on yellow origami paper, and make the bee’s body.

Draw the black stripes and face with a black colored pencil or felt-tip pen.

Use the template to make the wings all at once as well.

For the flowers, fold the paper into a circle shape and cut; to add a three-dimensional look, use a pencil to gently curl them.

Vary the cutting style and colors for different flowers to create a rich, varied flower field.

Arrange and glue everything neatly onto a colored construction-paper backing to finish.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Sakura made of yarn

No knitting! Cherry blossoms made with yarn 🌸

Sakura made of yarn

Here’s an idea for making yarn cherry blossoms without knitting.

First, prepare white and red yarn and a template shaped like the letter “凸.” The template should have slits at the tips.

For detailed measurements, refer to various websites or homepages.

Then follow the steps to wrap the yarn around the template and form the cherry blossom petals.

Since you’ll be gluing the pieces together, there’s no need to knit.

Even people unfamiliar with knitting can try this easily.

If it doesn’t come out well, I recommend adjusting the size of the thick paper template.

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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.