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[For 4-year-olds] Recommended for August! Craft ideas: Enjoy a variety of motifs

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.

As August arrives, summer is in full swing, and many teachers may be wondering how best to spend those hot days.

There may be only a limited number of days when you can go outdoors.

At such times, try incorporating craft activities full of summer atmosphere so children can enjoy the season, at least in spirit.

Four-year-olds have blossoming imaginations, so we’ve gathered ideas that let them freely enjoy expressing themselves.

Please use these as a reference.

Because the children’s creations are regarded as works (art pieces), we use the term “seisaku” (制作) in the text to refer to them.

[For 4-year-olds] Recommended for August! Craft ideas: Enjoy a variety of motifs (71–80)

Sunflowers drawn with fingertips

Sensory Play: Finger-Painted Sunflowers 🌻 | A Craft Idea for Babies (Suitable from 0 Years Old)

Sunflowers drawn with fingertips

Here’s a sunflower art idea that even 0-year-olds can enjoy using their fingertips! Place blobs of paint on white drawing paper in the shape of a sunflower and add a small amount of water.

Next, put the paper inside a storage bag.

By spreading the paint from the outside of the bag, children can enjoy a sensory play experience without getting their hands dirty! They’ll love the squishy feel and watching the colors blend, making it easy to introduce even in infant classes.

To finish, take the paper out of the bag, let it dry, and add a frame made from black construction paper.

With the frame, each child’s unique creation becomes a delightful piece of art.

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Paper cup sunflower

Paper-cup sunflowers for wall displays

Paper cup sunflower

Here’s an idea for making a three-dimensional sunflower using a common material: a paper cup.

Cut off the rim of the paper cup, then wrap double-sided tape around the bottom part.

Use the double-sided tape as a guide to cut the cup into 16 equal sections.

Peel off the tape and attach each strip by rolling it inward one by one.

Add color with pens or crayons, and the sunflower’s blossom is complete! For the finishing touch, make the stem and leaves out of origami paper to create an even more realistic summer scene.

Some steps can be tricky for children to do alone, so it’s best to enjoy making it together with a teacher or guardian.

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In conclusion

We introduced August craft ideas that are perfect to work on with four-year-olds.

In addition to featuring summery motifs, we’d love for four-year-olds to try slightly more complex steps.

It’s also a great idea to take a few days and work on the projects carefully.

Enjoy a wonderful summer with the children.