[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.”
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[Crafts] A special feature on ideas to try with 3-year-olds in August! Choose from a variety of motifs (21–30)
Watermelon that fits in your pocket
We’re introducing a cute watermelon origami that’s like a little pocket that can hold anything.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and start by folding it horizontally.
Then open it up and make creases along the center line.
Flip it over and fold the top, bottom, left, and right corners to meet the second crease from the top.
To shape it like a watermelon, fold each section in order while checking where to fold.
While adjusting the shape, create the pocket.
For the inside (the red part of the watermelon), use red origami paper and fold it to fit the pocket.
Layer the two parts together, and it’s complete.
Perfect for summer! Watermelon
When you think of summer, you think of watermelon! Let’s make a summer watermelon out of origami.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and a felt-tip pen.
Fold the paper in half, then fold up the four corners slightly.
Fold the sections between the corners.
Flip it over and slightly fold the corners again.
Fold the paper in half so that the colored side shows, and your delicious watermelon is complete.
Draw the seeds with the felt-tip pen to finish your tasty-looking watermelon! It might also be fun to use different colors of origami paper to make a colorful variety of watermelons.
Shaved ice you can make with a single sheet of origami paper
Perfect for three-year-olds! Here’s an idea for making shaved ice using just one sheet of origami paper.
In summer, colorful shaved ice lines the shops and festival stands—it’s so icy-cold that you can’t help craving it on hot days.
This time, let’s make that shaved ice with a single sheet of origami.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color and a pair of scissors.
The key is to use the scissors to cut it so it looks like syrup is poured over the ice! This is where kids’ individuality will really shine through in their creations.
Give it a try!
Cute paper lantern made with origami
Perfect for decorating summer festivals and events! Here are some cute lantern ideas made with origami.
When it comes to summer events, we think of summer festivals and evening cool-off gatherings.
How about decorating the venue with creations made by children? This time, let’s make adorable lanterns using origami.
You’ll need origami paper in your favorite colors, black origami paper, glue, scissors, chenille stems (pipe cleaners), and tape.
The round, plump shape is so cute, isn’t it? Making them in the children’s favorite colors will make it even more exciting.
Swirly soft-serve ice cream
You can make a three-dimensional soft-serve ice cream using origami.
First, let’s make the cone.
For the cone, draw a diagonal curved line on the origami paper as if drawing part of a circle, and cut along the line with scissors.
Draw crisscross lines to mimic a waffle cone, roll it into a cone shape, and secure it with clear tape.
For the soft-serve part, fold the origami paper in half twice.
When you have a small square, perform a squash fold to open it up.
Fold the opened piece in half, then twist it sideways as if rolling it.
Open it layer by layer and secure with tape, place it inside the waffle cone, and you’re done.
