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[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 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.
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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 decoration ideas to celebrate enrollment and class advancement (11–20)

bamboo shoot

Let's make bamboo shoots—seasonal in spring—using paper plates! Cut a paper plate into four equal pieces, then layer and glue them onto a bamboo shoot–shaped backing so that the curved edges alternate.

After that, use pens, stickers, or washi tape to freely add patterns to the paper plate sections, and your original bamboo shoot is complete.

There’s no need to stick to the real colors or patterns of bamboo shoots.

Have fun creating—make it sparkly, or decorate it with small tissue-paper flowers—anything you like!

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Picnic

These are adorable wall decorations that will make you want to head out for a picnic right away! Spring, with its continued warm and gentle weather, is the perfect season for strolls and picnics.

Children who spent the cold winter full of energy are surely feeling buoyant in the warm spring sunshine.

Seeing the picnic-themed wall decorations with animals happily munching on rice balls will make outings with new friends from enrollment or moving up a grade even more exciting.

It can also spark conversations with the children about picnic spots and what dishes they’d like in their lunch boxes.

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swing

Swings are one of the playground items that children love.

Seeing wall decorations of animals and friends happily playing will surely soothe the hearts of children who feel anxious about making friends as they enter or move up in school.

It’s also recommended to decorate around the swing with spring-like flower and butterfly motifs, or to add messages such as “Congratulations on entering kindergarten.” Let’s decorate brightly with the message, “There are lots of fun things waiting for you from now on.”

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cherry blossom garland

This is a cherry blossom garland made with colored construction paper and patterned origami.

The method is very simple: just attach paper cut into cherry blossom flowers and petals to a string.

Let’s make a variety of cherry blossom pieces, such as parts with a bunny sitting on a flower, or parts where small cherry blossoms are attached to a ring-shaped backing.

If children will be doing the cherry blossom cutouts, it’s a good idea to pre-fold the paper and draw cutting lines for them.

Please watch over them carefully to ensure they can work safely.

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dandelion

How to make a dandelion wall display? A daycare teacher explains a recommended spring new-term craft for 1–3-year-olds! #shorts

dandelion

Let’s make crafts with tissue paper! Here are some ideas for dandelions.

Dandelions are known for their yellow flowers that herald the arrival of spring, and their fluffy seeds that drift on the wind are so striking.

They are resilient and can grow just about anywhere, symbolizing hope, freedom, and harmony with nature.

Why not try making dandelion crafts, perfect for celebrating new school admissions or moving up a grade? These are craft ideas that infants can enjoy, and with a few tweaks, they’re suitable for preschoolers as well!

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Chinese milk vetch

April Wall Decorations: “Chinese Milk Vetch” — Cute Spring Bulletin Board Made from Paper

Chinese milk vetch

Cute and three-dimensional! Here are some ideas for making Chinese milk vetch (Rengesou).

Rengesou is known for its small pink and purple flowers that spread in spring, adding color to fields and meadows.

Its sweet, gentle appearance conveys beauty and creates a calm, warm atmosphere.

This time, let’s make it using construction paper.

You’ll need construction paper, a template, scissors, craft glue, a stapler, and a ruler.

Making it together with children can be a great way to see their growth, too.

Give it a try!

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[Childcare] Perfect for April: Wall display ideas to celebrate nursery enrollment and class advancement (21–30)

small bird

Origami: Little Bird (Spring Wall Decoration)

small bird

Let’s make and decorate together with the kids! Here are some little bird ideas.

After making a small bird out of origami, try arranging it into a wreath.

You’ll need light green origami paper, a paper plate, chenille stems (pipe cleaners), dark brown and brown origami paper, red-toned and white origami paper, round yellow stickers, glue, a pen, an awl, tape, scissors, and a craft knife.

If you draw a smiling face on the little bird with a pen, it can make children who are starting nursery or moving up a grade feel more at ease.

Be sure to give it a try!

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