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

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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 daycare wall decoration ideas (131–140)

Garland made with paper strips

Cute cherry blossom decorations made with paper strips (with voice commentary) — How to make cute cherry blossom flower decorations using paper and staples

Garland made with paper strips

Here’s a charming cherry blossom decoration made from paper strips.

You’ll need pink construction paper, a stapler, scissors, a pencil, a ruler, and thread.

Prepare one strip measuring 2 cm by 30 cm and another strip measuring 2 cm by 20 cm from the pink paper.

Fold the 20 cm strip in half, then fold each half again to form an M shape.

Fold the 30 cm strip in half as well, mark 5 cm from the loose/fluttering end, fold at the mark, then continue folding it into an accordion with 5 cm-wide sections.

Slightly fold the mountain-fold edges to shape them like cherry blossom petals, staple the ends together, and finally turn the loop inside out to finish.

Make lots of them and thread them onto a string to decorate!

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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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A rabbit basket made from paper plates

[Easter Wall Art] Bunny Basket Made from a Paper Plate

A rabbit basket made from paper plates

The rabbit mark is so cute! Here’s an idea for making a rabbit basket out of paper plates.

It’s a charming project you can easily try with materials you already have at home or in the classroom.

You’ll need crayons, paint, brushes, masking tape, glue, scissors, construction paper, and paper plates.

Use crayons and paint to enjoy a resist painting technique on cut paper plates! Choosing your favorite colors is exciting for both kids and adults.

Be sure to try your own free combinations of colors.

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Artworks created using natural materials

Middle Nursery Class April Activities: “Spring Nature Items” (with subtitles)

Artworks created using natural materials

April has just the right climate and is the perfect season for walks and playing in the playground.

Here’s an activity for creating artworks using natural materials like leaves and branches found outdoors.

Prepare a container to collect fallen leaves and other items.

If children decorate their own container with stickers or markers, they’ll feel more attached to it and enjoy the activity even more.

Use cotton swabs to apply glue to the collected leaves and flowers, then stick them onto construction paper.

When placing the items, it’s important to value the child’s sensibilities and let them lead the process.

Once finished, display the pieces and enjoy the artwork!

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Broad beans you make by sticking (pieces) on

Spring Craft: “Broad Beans” Easy How-To Explained by a Preschool Teacher (for 2–3-year-olds) #shorts

Broad beans you make by sticking (pieces) on

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

This time, we’ll introduce a project that uses these broad beans.

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

If the children are old enough and comfortable using scissors, it’s also great 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 enjoy making this.

The vivid green of the broad beans is sure to energize the kids even more.

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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Torn-paper cherry blossoms

[Craft Idea] Sakura - Cherry blossom crafts (April, spring) (torn-paper art) (3D) (activities for seniors) (preschool/educational) (wall decorations) (creative) (easy crafts) (spring flowers) (flower crafts) (DIY)

Torn-paper cherry blossoms

Let me introduce a torn-paper collage of cherry blossoms that captures the warm feeling of spring.

Get your materials ready: origami paper, construction paper, colored pencils, scissors, glue, and double-sided tape.

First, make a draft, cut out the cherry blossoms, and start sticking torn pieces of origami onto them.

The key is to place the pieces so there are no gaps.

If you glue cherry blossom-shaped origami cutouts on top of the collage, it might create a more three-dimensional look.

Once you attach the cherry blossom trunk, it’s complete! Cutting additional origami into cherry blossom shapes and decorating around it will make it even more vibrant.

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