[For 2-Year-Olds] Craft Ideas to Enjoy in August! Incorporate Summery Motifs and Techniques

Yo-yo made with bubble wrap

[Summer Crafts] Blow Painting with Straws & Bubble Wrap Yo-Yo Making! Also great for summer festivals—July/August Wall Decorations [Nursery/Kindergarten]

Yo-yos, a classic at summer festivals, have long been a favorite toy among children.

This time, we’re introducing a craft project inspired by yo-yos.

Beforehand, prepare yo-yo shapes cut from construction paper and bubble wrap cut into circles to match the size of the yo-yos.

Have the children use paint to try coloring the yo-yos.

There are many ways to color them, but we recommend applying paint to match the round bumps of the bubble wrap—this creates a beautiful dotted pattern.

Once the coloring is finished, glue the bubble wrap and a rubber band onto the construction paper to complete the craft.

It also makes a great summer wall decoration.

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Fireworks stamp using a toilet paper roll

Fireworks Craft (Ages 2–5): A Summer Project Using Toilet Paper Rolls

Let’s make stamps using toilet paper tubes and use them to paint fireworks.

You’ll need a few toilet paper tubes, black construction paper, paints, and a tray for the paint.

Draw guide lines on the tubes so you don’t cut too far, then use scissors to make fine cuts up to the lines.

After cutting, flare the cut sections outward.

Make several of these; if you vary the fineness and depth of the cuts to create different types, the final result will be more interesting.

Dip the stamps in paint and press them onto the black paper, and you’re done.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Sunflower with bubble wrap stamps

Have fun drawing with pom-pom stamps!

Many children are fascinated by bubble wrap in packaging and love popping it! Let’s use that bubble wrap to make sunflowers.

First, wrap bubble wrap around a piece of cardboard to make a stamp.

Paint the stamp with paint, then dab it onto paper to stamp away! Imagine the bumpy pattern as the center of the sunflower.

Besides sunflowers, you can also pretend it’s fish scales or a honeycomb—encourage kids’ free imagination and have fun exploring different ideas!

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[Suzuran Tape] Whale

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Why not make a whale spouting water using construction paper and raffia tape? For the water spout, roll the raffia tape into a loop, secure one side with a rubber band, and cut through the looped part on the other side with scissors.

Attach the raffia tape to the whale’s back (cut from construction paper), placing the rubber-banded side down, and you’re ready to go.

Have the children draw patterns on the whale and shred the raffia tape into fine strips.

Finish by adding an eye to the whale, and it’s complete.

Display it to bring a touch of the summer sea to your space—highly recommended as a craft project.

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[Marble Paint] Yo-yo

[Summer Wall Art] Tried making yo-yos with marble paint (for 2- and 3-year-olds)

Here’s a craft idea for making yo-yos that’s perfect for summer wall decorations.

First, cut construction paper into yo-yo shapes to create templates.

It’s a good idea to prepare several in different colors, as it makes the display more vibrant and lets children choose their favorite colors.

Put some paint on a palette, coat a marble with paint, and roll it over the yo-yo templates you prepared.

The rolling will create unique patterns along the path, so try rolling from different directions several times.

Stick on round stickers, let everything dry, and you’re done.

It’s a very fun activity, but be sure to watch closely so children don’t put the marbles in their mouths.

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[Finger Stamp] Fireworks

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Here’s a simple firework craft idea: just dab paint with your fingers onto a round piece of black construction paper.

It’s best to use highly pigmented paint at full strength, but if the paint is too thick, mix in a little water.

Since you’ll be putting paint on fingertips, have a wet towel ready for wiping hands.

There’s no set rule for how to apply the paint—radiating from the center or all over the surface are both fine.

Let the kids follow their own instincts; you’ll enjoy seeing all kinds of firework shapes.

Once finished, mount the piece on construction paper and use it as a wall decoration.

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Goldfish fan

Here’s an idea for making a fan inspired by the beloved children’s picture book “The Runaway Goldfish.” You’ll use a technique called stenciling, which involves creating pictures and letters with a cut-out template.

Cut a goldfish shape out of the center of a clear plastic file to make your stencil, place it on construction paper, and paint over it.

Decorate around it with stickers, then cut the paper into a round fan shape and punch a hole for your fingers.

Finally, add the goldfish’s eye to complete your cute goldfish fan.

For coloring, dabbing paint with a sponge like stamping gives it a nice texture and is highly recommended.

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