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[Childcare] Perfect for April: Wall decoration ideas to celebrate starting school and moving up a grade

[Childcare] Perfect for April: Wall decoration ideas to celebrate starting school and moving up a grade

Last updated:2026/1/23

[Childcare] Perfect for April: Wall decoration ideas to celebrate starting school and moving up a grade

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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 as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

April marks the start of a new school year!

Here are some wall display ideas for celebrating nursery school enrollment and class promotion.

Use these as a reference to create lovely wall displays that express the children’s growth and excitement.

First, unifying everything with a colorful theme is a great recommendation!

Incorporate seasonal illustrations and motifs to create a bright, fun atmosphere.

Ideas that include the class name on the wall are also enjoyable.

Have fun creating a wall display that helps children feel a sense of belonging!

[Childcare] Perfect for April: Wall display ideas to celebrate nursery enrollment and class advancement (1–10)

Fun to make! Hot Air Balloon Mobile

[Den Art Room] Hot Air Balloon Mobile [April Assignment]

Fun to make! Hot Air Balloon Mobile

Let’s celebrate the children’s new beginning with this setup that creates a sky filled with hot-air balloons! First, cut multiple pieces of construction paper into identical, perfectly symmetrical balloon shapes.

Fold each cut piece vertically in half, then glue six pieces together to give the balloon a three-dimensional look.

You can use the same color for all the pieces, or alternate patterns and colors—both are fine! You can also draw pictures inside.

Attach thread to the finished balloon, then fasten it to two wooden sticks arranged in a cross to complete it! It’s also recommended to make clouds and round ornaments in the same way as the balloons and hang them together.

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Handmade Balloon with Paper Cups & Paper Plates

[Paper Cup Craft] Handmade Hot Air Balloon Wall Decoration [Hanging Ornament]

Handmade Balloon with Paper Cups & Paper Plates

A cute hot air balloon wall decoration using paper cups.

First, cut a paper cup vertically in half.

Punch two holes near the top rim of the cup.

Next, thread chenille stems (pipe cleaners) through the holes and twist the ends to secure them to the cup.

Then decorate the back of a paper plate and the paper cup with colorful washi tape.

Finally, punch two holes in the paper plate as well, connect them with the chenille stems, and you’re done! Let’s support children’s futures, full of hope like balloons taking off into the wide sky.

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Tulip wreath

[Origami] How to Make a Tulip Wreath

Tulip wreath

Cute pop and colorful hues! Here are some tulip wreath ideas.

The vivid colors evoke the arrival of spring—such a charming idea, right? Not only on walls, but if you decorate classroom doors or lockers, the children will surely feel excited to embark on a new beginning.

Handmade tulips are especially appealing because you can easily arrange them using origami! Another plus is that you can change the mood by adjusting the colors you use.

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Easy yet glamorous! 3D balloon wall

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Would you like to make a three-dimensional, colorful hot-air balloon wall decoration? Cut five colors of construction paper into circles, fold them in half, and glue them together to form a hemisphere.

This will be the balloon’s envelope.

Once you attach the envelope to the base, add a basket below and paste an illustration of a character happily riding in the balloon.

Draw lines with a pen to connect the basket and the envelope, and it’s complete.

The illustrations can be hand-drawn by the children, or you could paste photos of graduating students, which would be lovely.

If you secretly write a message on the balloon, it might feel like a treasure hunt and delight everyone!

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Hot air balloon made with tissue paper

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Here’s an idea for a hot air balloon craft made by connecting a tissue-paper-covered balloon envelope with a basket decorated with photos of the graduating children.

The look of the balloon changes depending on the tissue paper you use, so it becomes a piece that expresses each graduate’s individuality.

If you’re looking for ideas that use graduates’ photos as decorations for the graduation ceremony, this is definitely worth a try.

Displaying them grouped by class makes them easy to view, and seeing the faces of the friends they’ve spent time with will put the children in a happy mood.

It’s also an idea you can use as a photo spot!

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The technique is fun! Balloon wall

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Here’s a cute hot air balloon craft you can make using finger painting and pastel techniques! First, cut construction paper into a balloon shape and place drops of your favorite paint colors on it.

Cover it with plastic wrap, mix the paint with your hands as you like, then remove the wrap—that’s it! Tip: Tape down the plastic wrap so it doesn’t move.

Next, for the pastel version, shave the pastel through a tea strainer and tap it on with your finger.

Once it’s applied all over, rub it in circular motions with a tissue for a soft, airy look.

Try arranging it to match different seasons!

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Make it with foam parts! Hot air balloon decoration

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Here’s a fun project where you can float kids’ favorite items together with a hot air balloon motif.

First, prepare a styrofoam ball and decorate it in any color you like.

Wrap twine around two bamboo skewers, insert them into the ball, and attach them with glue.

Glue the opposite ends of the skewers to a small, palm-sized flowerpot.

Next, insert a wire into the top of the ball, thread fishing line or string through it, and hang it from the ceiling to finish.

You can put in various things like stuffed animals, flowers, or sweets—just enjoy while being mindful of the weight.

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