August Craft Ideas for 5-Year-Olds

Easy way to fold a seashell (origami)

[Summer Origami] Easy Seashell 3 Folding Method with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Shell 3 Tutorial / Tatsukuri

Let’s make colorful, eye-catching summer seashells.

Start by folding the origami paper into a triangle twice.

Fold the left and right corners down to meet at the center bottom.

Next, fold the two middle corners outward to meet the outer corners.

Fold the left and right edges in to align with the center crease, then fold down the small triangular flap.

Again, fold the lower left and right corners in along the crease.

Fold the top corner so both sides are the same height, then tuck the corners to refine the seashell shape—and you’re done.

Enjoy crafting as you work with your hands.

Using colored pens to add patterns to the shell gives it extra dimension and is highly recommended.

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Summer Sunflowers

[Preschool Crafts] Summer Origami Project: Cute Sunflowers

Let’s make a summer sunflower.

Prepare by gluing yellow and orange origami paper together so that the colored sides face outward.

Fold the paper in half and crease firmly, then open it up and continue folding while aligning with the center.

Fold each corner inward, then fold the left and right sides along the center line of the folded section.

Open the folded section while lifting it up, and keep folding the tucked parts to form the sunflower shape.

Finish by fitting a piece of brown origami, folded for the center, into the middle of the completed sunflower.

Give this summer sunflower a try!

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Let’s paint the ocean with PET bottle stamps

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Let’s have fun creating an ocean scene using a plastic bottle cap stamp that even young children can enjoy easily.

The materials are super simple! All you need is construction paper, a plastic bottle cap, paint, and a paper plate.

Squeeze your favorite paint colors onto the paper plate, dab the plastic bottle cap in the paint, and then stamp it onto the construction paper—that’s it! Using two or three colors like blue and light blue makes it look beautiful.

Finally, attach shell and fish shapes made from construction paper that you prepared in advance to complete the artwork.

It’s also lovely to add motifs you folded yourself with origami.

Give it a try for inspiration!

morning glory

Morning glories with origami! I explained how to fold them, with steps tailored for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds.

Vivid colors are beautiful! Here are some morning glory craft ideas.

When you think of flowers that are unique to summer, what comes to mind? In some regions, elementary school children grow morning glories at school.

This time, let’s make morning glories with origami.

You’ll need origami paper, construction paper, and crayons or colored pencils.

In the video, arrangement methods are introduced by age, so try adjusting the steps to match your child’s interests and attention span.

Using origami in your favorite colors will make it even more exciting.

yacht

[Summer Origami] Super Easy Yacht Folding Method [With Voice Commentary]

Something to make in summer! Here are some yacht craft ideas.

A yacht is a boat that moves forward by catching the wind with its sails.

Even if you haven’t seen one in real life, they often appear in picture books and anime.

How about making a yacht that evokes the sea and enjoying a summer craft? All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.

The folding method is simple and easy to follow, so once you get the hang of it, kids should be able to finish it on their own.

Use origami in your favorite colors or patterns to create your own original yacht!

Goldfish scooping made with construction paper

[WakuWaku-san’s Craft Workshop] Make an easy “Goldfish Scooping” game and have fun playing it!

Let’s make it with simple steps! Here are some ideas for making a goldfish scooping game out of construction paper.

Wouldn’t it be fun to recreate the goldfish scooping you see at festivals and food stalls at your preschool or at home? This time, let’s try making a goldfish scooping game using construction paper and paper plates.

You’ll need long, thin strips of colored construction paper, paper plates, a stapler, scissors, cellophane tape, glue, and stickers.

Make the goldfish out of colored paper and the poi (scooping paddle) out of paper plates.

Even without water, putting them in something like a kiddie pool should create the right atmosphere.

fish

Origami: Let’s fold a fish. It’s easy to fold, even for children from age 3.

Let’s try folding an origami fish.

Fish live in the water, so they’re one of those things that make us feel cool and refreshed.

First, fold the paper in half, then fold it in half again, and bring the two corners toward the center.

Now flip it over and again bring the two corners from the other side toward the center.

Next, fold it diagonally, then fold it in half with the white side tucked inside.

After that, just flip it over and draw an eye.

Try making fish in various colors and sizes.

Lining up lots of fish will make it feel even cooler.

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