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[Crafts] A special feature on ideas to try with three-year-olds in August! Choose from a variety of motifs

August, the height of summer.

Are you struggling because your craft projects end up looking similar every year, even though you want fresh ideas?

It’s often hard to find time to incorporate new ideas, isn’t it?

So this time, we’ve gathered August craft ideas perfect for three-year-olds.

We’ve included a variety of motifs and techniques, so you’re sure to find ideas you’ll want to try!

Be sure to check them out.

Note: Since the children’s creations are treated as “artworks,” we use the term “制作 (seisaku)” in the text to mean “production/creation.”

[Crafts] A special feature on ideas to try with 3-year-olds in August! Choose from a variety of motifs (11–20)

Salt painting

Sparkling fun! How to make salt paintings [Nursery/Kindergarten]
Salt painting

Sparkling, colorful salt painting is fun to make, and the puffy, three-dimensional finish is delightful.

You’ll need salt and water, containers, glue or paste, paint, brushes, and so on.

First, use glue to draw any picture you like on drawing paper.

Sprinkle plenty of salt over it, then shake off the excess.

Next, sprinkle paint onto the salt with a brush.

You can use your fingers instead of a brush if you like.

Since salt absorbs moisture, it’s fascinating to watch the colored water soak in smoothly, and observing how the colors bleed makes for a great learning experience!

Ice cream for 3-year-olds

[3-year-olds] Origami “Ice Cream”
Ice cream for 3-year-olds

Let me introduce a cold and tasty ice cream craft.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, construction paper, crayons, and glue, and let’s get started.

Fold the origami paper in half.

Fold the left and right corners toward the center line.

Glue the finished ice cream cone onto the construction paper, and have the children draw the ice cream with crayons to complete it.

It’s also recommended to prepare round stickers or fruit stickers for toppings.

Be sure to try making this delicious-looking ice cream!

cute corn

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Corn is in season in the summer, and it’s sweet and delicious, isn’t it? Here’s how to make a corn cob using two sheets of origami paper.

Stack green and yellow origami so the colors show, fold it into a triangle, and make a crease.

Fold both sides of the paper toward the center line.

Then partially open the folded corners outward halfway to create the corn husk.

Adjust the balance between the corn kernels and the husk, and you’re done.

Try drawing a face to make your own original summer corn!

Penguin you can make with two sheets of origami paper

I will show you how to make a cute penguin that feels cool for summer.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper, round stickers, and glue, and let’s get started.

We’ll begin with the penguin’s face.

Take one sheet of origami and fold one corner by about one third.

Flip it over, then fold the left, right, and bottom edges to form the shape of the penguin’s face.

For the body, fold the left and right sides of the origami diagonally, flip it over, then fold up the tip of the bottom section to finish.

Attach the face and body together, then add the beak, eyes, and facial expression to create your cute penguin.

Sunflower folded from a single sheet

[Origami] How to easily make a sunflower from a single sheet! A method kids can do too
Sunflower folded from a single sheet

Let me introduce a brightly shining summer sunflower.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and start making the creases.

Fold the corners toward the center along the central lines.

This is an important step to set the base of the origami.

Open it once, then use the crease lines to create the sunflower’s petals.

Flip it over, adjust the shape of the sunflower, round it out, and you’re done.

It’s also a great idea to draw a pattern in the center of the sunflower with a felt-tip pen.

Choosing your favorite colors of origami paper to make colorful sunflowers could be really cute, too.

Stag beetles you can enjoy with a three-year-old

[Origami] Summer origami “Stag Beetle” to make with a 3-year-old child
Stag beetles you can enjoy with a three-year-old

A summer favorite! Here are some stag beetle ideas you can enjoy with 3-year-olds.

Some preschools and families may already be raising stag beetles or rhinoceros beetles.

Many children are fascinated by their glossy texture and cool horns and jaws.

This time, let’s make a stag beetle out of origami.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color and a pen.

The steps are a bit complex, but the time spent experimenting together with parents or teachers will make wonderful memories.

Give it a try and include it in your activities!

[Crafts] A special feature on ideas to try with 3-year-olds in August! Choose from a variety of motifs (21–30)

Easy and cute morning glories

How to Make Summer Flower Origami: Simple and Cute Morning Glory Origami (For Kids!) · Origami Morning Glory
Easy and cute morning glories

Let’s make a summer symbol, the morning glory, with origami.

Fold the paper into a triangle three times.

Prepare scissors and cut the top of the triangle diagonally.

Be careful not to cut the inner triangular section while cutting.

Open the paper and fold the four corners inward along the lines.

Turn the paper over, fold the corners, shape it into a morning glory, and you’re done.

The steps are simple, so give it a try.

Wrapping paper tape to make a vine and decorating it is a lovely touch too.