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

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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.

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] Special ideas to try with 3-year-olds in August! Choose from a variety of motifs (31–40)

Easy-to-understand lantern

Simple Origami “Lantern” Folding Method ~How to Make Summer Festival Origami~ [Easy-to-Understand Voice Guide] | Origami Japanese Lantern

Easy-to-understand lantern

Let’s fold a paper lantern, the kind you often see at summer festivals.

First, fold the origami paper in half, then fold back about 1 centimeter at the top and bottom.

Next, fold it vertically, and fold both sides inward toward the center crease so they face each other.

Then make a small reverse fold, fold the corners into triangles, and form the colored-edge side into a ring and flatten it.

That’s it—you’re done! It’s fun to add a pattern in the middle, and using multicolored origami will give you a vibrant lantern.

Give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Dokin-chan lantern

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Dokin-chan lantern

Sure to attract attention! Here’s an idea for a Dokin-chan lantern.

Let’s make a lantern of “Dokin-chan” from the hugely popular children’s series “Anpanman.” You’ll need orange origami paper, glue or double-sided tape, and a pen.

The lantern’s rounded shape becomes Dokin-chan’s face, so it’s sure to catch kids’ eyes.

By playing with the color of the paper and the folding method, you can adapt it into other characters too.

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In conclusion

We introduced craft ideas you can do with three-year-olds in August.

There were a variety of ideas, from summer-themed motifs to ones that help you feel cool! In hot August, there will likely be many days when you can’t go outside.

Having a fun craft time on those days will bring more smiles to the children’s faces.

Be sure to enjoy it together.