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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: April Craft Ideas That Capture Spring—Easter, Cherry Blossoms, and More (41–50)

A frame-style wall decoration made with real cherry blossom petals

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Let’s make a collage using real cherry blossom petals.

First, draw a tree trunk on a square, board-like piece of cardboard and cut it out as a silhouette.

Then attach clear film to both the front and back, and arrange the collected cherry blossom petals sandwiched between the films.

This way, it will look as if cherry blossoms are truly blooming from the cardboard trunk.

A palm-sized, portable version is great, and creating a larger, more dramatic piece also sounds fun.

Place the petals wherever you like and make a one-of-a-kind collage.

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Cherry blossoms decorated using pillars

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An idea that’s perfect for large spaces like plazas, gymnasiums, and entrance areas is to use pillars to create cherry blossoms.

First, find a pillar to serve as the base.

Then treat the pillar as the trunk of a cherry tree and decorate the top with cherry blossoms made from origami or similar materials.

Add plenty of blossoms to evoke a tree in full bloom.

Because it uses the entire pillar, the piece will have a strong presence even in wide spaces.

As a variation, you could wrap the pillar with wood-colored paper.

This will make it look even more like a cherry tree.

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Mechanical wall

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Mechanical wall

Spin it with a twirl and cherry blossoms bloom! Here’s an idea for a mechanical (karakuri) wall display.

Adding a little mechanism to the wall will make kids even more excited to come to the daycare! Let’s create a karakuri wall perfect for spring.

You’ll need: base paper, thick paper, pens, scissors, a ruler, a compass, and a craft knife.

Making it together with the children is great too—it lets them experience a sense of accomplishment and togetherness.

Be sure to give it a try.

Let’s make the cherry blossoms burst into full bloom!

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cherry blossom arch window

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cherry blossom arch window

Cherry blossoms made as papercut art from folded origami.

By changing where you use scissors or a craft knife, you can create cherry blossoms in many different designs.

Try displaying the cherry blossom papercuts in an arched window made from origami.

If you make the window with blue origami paper, it will look like cherry blossoms blooming under a blue sky.

The blue sky seems to bless the children’s upcoming life at the kindergarten.

If you also make cherry blossom petals from origami and decorate the wall, it will look even more beautiful.

This is a craft you can adapt to flowers of other seasons as well, not just cherry blossoms.

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A wall display of cherry blossoms that sway in paper cups

[Craft Idea] Cherry Blossom Festival wall decoration made with origami and paper cups, swaying in the spring breeze — Spring wall decorations (April, senior recreation, day service, occupational therapy)

A wall display of cherry blossoms that sway in paper cups

The key points are the calm atmosphere and the beautiful cherry blossom petals! Here’s an idea for a wall decoration with cherry blossoms that sway using paper cups.

Cherry blossoms are the symbol of spring, right? They also represent beauty and fleetingness, and this craft idea perfectly fits that image.

Try making it together with children.

You’ll need origami paper, tissue paper, thick paper, paper cups, chiyogami (patterned paper), paper tape, and so on.

Making lots of cherry blossoms will create a gorgeous finish, so it’s great if everyone can work together! Take this opportunity to give it a try.

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Pop-up 3D cherry blossoms

Kimie Gangi's spring wall display: '3D Pop-Up Sakura 2' (a three-dimensional cherry blossom display)

Pop-up 3D cherry blossoms

Create an eye-catching wall with dynamic design! Here are ideas for pop-up 3D cherry blossoms.

While most wall displays are flat, three-dimensional ones make a strong impression and add a festive touch.

This time, let’s make pop-up 3D cherry blossoms that can be stored away after display.

Some steps are a bit complex, but by working together with teachers or guardians, you’ll be able to complete a beautiful piece.

Give it a try!

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strawberry tray

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strawberry tray

It’s exciting that you can make this with just one sheet of origami paper! Let me introduce an idea for a strawberry tray.

All you need to prepare is red or pink origami paper.

Make a cute tray with a strawberry motif and try putting your favorite small items or snacks in it! Some parts of the process are a bit complex, but once you master them, you can apply the techniques to various folds, so it’s a good idea to try it together with friends, guardians, or teachers.

If you color the leafy top with crayons or colored pencils, it will look even nicer!

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