[For 5-year-olds] Let's make it in April! A collection of craft ideas using recycled and natural materials

Colorful Tulips Made from Scrap Materials

Let me introduce colorful tulips made from upcycled materials using toilet paper rolls.

Prepare toilet paper rolls, paint, brushes, and colored pens.

Draw the shape of a tulip on the toilet paper roll with a pen and cut it out.

If you flatten the roll first, it’s easier to draw the design.

Once you’ve painted the tulips with paint, they’re done! Adding patterns inside the tulips can make them feel even more spring-like.

It’s also a great idea to display them in your room to enjoy the spring atmosphere.

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Spring hanging scroll

We’ll introduce how to make a spring hanging scroll that brightens up your room with a spring-like touch.

Prepare branches, construction paper, tissue paper, tapioca straws, glue, and scissors.

After choosing the color of the construction paper for the base of the hanging scroll, glue a branch onto white construction paper to set the center of the cherry tree.

Glue tissue paper onto circles cut from construction paper, then attach them around the branch.

By using pink for the cherry blossoms and green for the leaves as they start to appear, you can express the changing of the seasons.

Glue tapioca straws to the top and bottom of the hanging scroll, thread a string through, and it’s complete! It’s also great for spring wall displays.

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Wiggly straw-made inchworm

[Craft Play 056] How to Make a Huff-and-Puff Caterpillar – a toy that moves forward when you blow on it from above

Here’s a wiggly caterpillar craft perfect for spring that you can make with just one straw.

Prepare a straw with corrugations, a permanent marker, and scissors.

Stretch out the corrugated part to decide the caterpillar’s length, then cut the straw lengthwise with scissors, leaving the corrugated ridge intact.

Make a halfway cut at each corrugation, then skip one section at a time as you cut horizontally to open it up.

Bend the long strip you first cut and tuck it into the straw, then trim the pointed tip with scissors to finish.

Color it with a permanent marker to create your own unique caterpillar.

Move your caterpillar around and enjoy the feeling of spring!

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A bookmark made with cherry blossom petals

I tried making a bookmark with cherry blossom petals 🌸—super easy with an iron!

Let’s try making a bookmark with cherry blossoms.

First, arrange the cherry blossoms freely on top of a milk carton piece cut to bookmark size.

Stack a towel, the bookmark, and a pressing cloth in that order, then press firmly with an iron from above to make pressed flowers.

Be careful not to overheat, as the flowers can scorch—apply the iron while checking frequently.

Once the flowers have adhered to the milk carton, cover the front with packing tape, and glue decorative wrapping paper of your choice to the back.

Finally, punch a hole at the top and tie a ribbon to finish.

It also looks cute if you try other flowers like white clover or dandelions.

Please handle the iron with great care.

Giant cherry-blossom wall

Let’s create with our whole bodies! I’d like to introduce a giant cherry blossom wall that everyone can make together.

You’ll need large sheets of drawing paper taped to fit the wall size, brown construction paper, paint, paper cups, brushes, and pink paper cut into pieces.

It’s a wonderful idea to spark children’s creativity.

Painting on drawing paper many times larger than their own bodies is sure to be exciting! It’s also fun to use thinly shredded pink paper as cherry blossom petals.

You can just picture the children’s smiling faces as they dynamically enjoy a flurry of paper confetti! Adjust the paper size to match your classroom or room dimensions.

Colorful Strawberry

[Spring Craft] Cute Bubble Wrap Stamps! Colorful Strawberries [Daycare/Kindergarten]

If you’re looking to incorporate a craft full of spring vibes, this is a must-see.

Here’s a cute, colorful strawberry craft.

First, cut red construction paper into the shape of a strawberry.

Next, paint a piece of bubble wrap using about three colors of your choice.

Finally, place the painted bubble wrap over the strawberry-shaped paper and stamp it, then glue on the calyx made from green construction paper to finish.

You’ll end up with lots of colorful strawberries that reflect each child’s unique personality.

It’s easy to make, so give it a try!

Sensory Bottle Made with Cherry Blossom Petals

Spring “sensory play”: a cherry blossom sensory bottle #cherryblossom #babytoys #sensoryplay #hanami #shorts #sensoryplay #educational #kids

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

Cherry trees in full bloom are dazzling, yet the petals fall quickly, giving the flowers a fleeting, delicate feel.

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

The method is very simple: put liquid laundry starch (or clear glue) and cherry blossom petals into an empty bottle, then secure the cap with glue—and you’re done.

Adding cotton balls or beads is also recommended.

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