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[April] Cute spring-themed classroom wall decoration ideas for early childhood education

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
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.

Exciting spring has arrived!

Here, we’ve gathered some cute wall decoration ideas inspired by April.

There are also ones you can make together with the children.

Simply sticking on colorful flowers and adorable creatures will brighten and enliven the atmosphere of your classroom.

Feel the spring breeze, expand on these fun ideas, and bring smiles to the children’s faces.

Fill the walls with spring so the children can greet the start of their new routines with a bright and cheerful feeling.

Please use these ideas as a reference.

[April] Cute spring-themed classroom wall decoration ideas for early childhood education (121–130)

Cherry blossom petal wreath

Origami [Cherry Blossom Petal Wreath]

Cherry blossom petal wreath

Make it with origami! Here’s an idea for a cherry blossom petal wreath.

All you need are eight quarter-size sheets of origami paper and glue.

The cherry blossom petals made from origami look adorably connected! Using just one shade of pink is nice, but it’s also lovely to mix in petals made from light pink or white origami paper.

Using traditional Japanese-patterned paper can change the vibe even more, so it’s highly recommended.

It’s a perfect idea to decorate your room wall or entryway!

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Balloon and animal mobile

Balloons and animals too! Easy mobiles made with paper and scissors. DIY Paper Mobiles — balloons & animals

Balloon and animal mobile

Here’s a very cute paper mobile you can make and hang from the ceiling.

This idea lets you craft your favorite shapes out of paper—try spring-inspired motifs like flowers or hot-air balloons.

When you display it, using a tree branch can add a warm, natural feel.

You can also make a base by forming a ring from a vinyl hose sold at home improvement stores and hang the pieces from the ring—it looks adorable too.

It’s also lovely to have young children make spring motifs and decorate freely.

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Milk carton mobile

Fun Mobiles: Let’s Make a Spinning Mobile from a Milk Carton! (Chigasaki Park Experiential Learning Center Umikaze Terrace)

Milk carton mobile

Fun to make, and fun to hang from the ceiling and enjoy! Here are some ideas for making a mobile out of milk cartons.

You’ll need three milk cartons, a 14 cm bamboo skewer or wire, thread, acrylic paint, and craft glue.

In this idea, the collaboration of the moon with a cat and fish makes for an amusing design! You can freely adapt it to suit the design you want to create—whether a cute or cool vibe, animals, or your favorite motifs—so feel free to use this as a reference.

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Wall-mounted dandelions you can make with construction paper

[Wall Decorations] How to Make Dandelions

Wall-mounted dandelions you can make with construction paper

Here’s how to make a wall decoration of dandelions using construction paper.

Use origami paper to trace the flower and leaf templates onto construction paper.

Cut out the parts and glue them together.

Then, cut the dandelion flower you used as a template into a smaller size and glue it onto the larger flower to finish.

Making lots of dandelions to create a field-like scene can look bright and beautiful.

Because this craft involves using scissors for detailed parts, it’s also recommended for children ages 4 and up.

Give it a try and make your own original dandelions!

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3D horsetail

March Wall Decorations: 'Horsetail (Tsukushi)' — Cute Spring Bulletin Board Crafts Made of Paper

3D horsetail

Let me introduce a wall display featuring horsetails that appear from the soil in spring.

Place a horsetail template on construction paper and cut along it.

For the head of the horsetail, make slits with a craft knife and glue the pieces together with slight overlaps to create tiers—it might make it look more like a real horsetail.

It also helps to shape the paper so it has a rounded, three-dimensional look.

By making stems of different lengths and gluing long and short ones together, you’ll end up with horsetails of varying heights, which can give an even stronger sense of spring.

Once you’ve attached the horsetails to the ground you made, it’s complete!

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three-dimensional butterfly

Butterfly Wall Decorations: A Preschool Teacher Explains How to Make Them in 3D!

three-dimensional butterfly

The softly rounded shape is adorable! Here’s an idea for three-dimensional butterflies.

Decorating with 3D creations will make your room feel bright and festive! The gentle, fluffy butterfly form gives off a warm, soothing vibe, so it’s highly recommended.

You’ll need tissue paper, tape, pipe cleaners, scissors, round stickers, and clear bags.

The steps are simple, making it perfect for even infant classes to try—another great plus.

Give it a try!

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Cherry blossom wreath made of paper

How to Make a Mini Cherry Blossom Wreath Out of Paper 🌸 – DIY How to Make Paper Cherry Blossom Wreath

Cherry blossom wreath made of paper

Delicate and beautiful! Here’s how to make a cherry blossom wreath out of paper.

You’ll need: cardboard or thick paper, paper twine, glue, scissors, copy paper or origami paper, a yellow pen, ribbon, craft adhesive, a compass, and a utility knife.

First, cut the cardboard into a circle, cut out the center to make the base, then unravel the paper twine and weave it around the cut-out base.

Next, cut the copy paper or origami paper, color it, and fold it.

Finally, assemble the parts to create cherry blossoms and attach them to the base to finish!

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