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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 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.
Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
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: Bulletin board ideas to celebrate school entry and class advancement (31–40)

Weeping cherry blossom arch

Weeping cherry blossom arch / Flower papercut 78

Weeping cherry blossom arch

Here is an arch of weeping cherry blossoms that you can make using only origami paper and bubble wrap (packing material).

Just set it up at your entrance or room doorway to create a gorgeous, festive look.

The main arch is made simply by rolling up the bubble wrap, but it also looks cute hanging directly from the top of an entrance or window.

First, make one cherry blossom to use as a template.

Once that’s done, connect sheets of origami with double-sided tape to create a continuous chain of blossoms.

After connecting them, place half of the template blossom on top and cut along it to finish.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Colorful butterfly

Three-dimensional, vibrant butterflies capture children’s interest! Here are some colorful butterfly ideas.

Decorating the classroom walls can stimulate children’s creativity and deepen their curiosity for learning as they explore colors and shapes.

Seasonal motif decorations are also a great opportunity to convey a sense of the seasons and the unique scenery they bring.

This time, let’s use construction paper and tissue paper to make colorful, festive butterflies.

Using a craft punch will enhance the charm of the creations even more!

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Butterfly made with felt

[Spring Craft] From 1-year-olds! Easy Felt Butterfly

Butterfly made with felt

Combine different materials to create your favorite butterfly! Here are some felt butterfly ideas.

It’s a good idea to prepare a few types of materials in addition to felt so children can choose and mix them on their own.

Cutting the inner materials smaller than the outer ones enhances the butterfly’s three-dimensional look.

You can also use jute twine instead of pipe cleaners.

Making a favorite butterfly while enjoying the softness and colors of felt is sure to be a fun time for kids.

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Butterflies made with round stickers

[Preschool Craft] Spring Craft! Colorful Paper Butterflies Made with Construction Paper

Butterflies made with round stickers

Here’s a spring-like butterfly you can make using round stickers.

Prepare in advance the round stickers, felt-tip pens, pipe cleaners, pre-cut butterfly wings, and pre-cut butterfly faces.

Start by decorating the butterfly wings with round stickers to create patterns.

It’s recommended to use a variety of colors for the stickers.

For the butterfly’s face, have them draw the eyes and mouth with felt-tip pens.

Attach a pipe cleaner to the butterfly’s head and curl the tips—that’s it! You’re done.

You might also like to stick them on the wall and add spring flowers around them for a soft, spring-themed display.

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A cute flower made from one sheet of tissue paper

Wall display by Kimie Gangi: Super easy ‘Cute flower made with a single sheet of tissue paper’

A cute flower made from one sheet of tissue paper

Watch “A cute flower made from one sheet of tissue paper” on YouTube

Here’s how to make a cute flower using just one sheet of tissue paper.

First, fold the tissue paper into an accordion.

Then fold it in half.

After folding, round off the edges with scissors.

Staple the center, and gently open up the flower.

Once it’s opened, press down the center to finish.

You can make lots of flowers to decorate a wall, add leaves to make a bouquet, or cut the edges into points to turn it into a dandelion—there are many ways to arrange them, so give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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[Childcare] Perfect for April: Wall display ideas (41–50) to celebrate school entry and class advancement

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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Tulips made with quilling

[Craft Idea] Tulip & Butterfly Quilling (April Spring) (Wall Decoration) (Elderly Recreation, Day Service, Occupational Therapy OT, Childcare, Creative Activity) (3D Decoration) (DIY)

Tulips made with quilling

Enjoy a special feel with curly patterns! Here are some tulip ideas you can make with quilling.

These are recommended for those who are tired of flat wall decorations or want to create tulips with a touch of humor.

Quilling is an art technique where you roll and bend thin strips of paper to create three-dimensional designs and patterns.

Cut paper into long, thin strips, roll them up, and shape them.

By combining designs like tulip flowers, butterflies, and leaves, you can create a striking wall display.

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