[Childcare] August Crafts: Cute Ideas to Make in Summer

Sound-emitting lantern

Let’s make a rattle lantern that’s perfect as a room decoration or for summer festival displays at daycares and kindergartens.

Prepare a toilet paper roll, put a few beads inside, and seal the open ends.

Then wrap it with origami paper that has been slit to create a softly rounded shape.

That’s it—your rattle lantern is complete.

You can also use it as a maraca.

If you hang it as a decoration, it will make cute sounds when touched or when the wind blows, adding a lively touch to the room.

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[Ages 5 and up] Watermelon-themed wind chime

Introducing how to make a watermelon-style wind chime! Using origami as the material, we created this symbol of summer. How about using it as a decoration for July and August? [Tsukuru-mon]

This is a watermelon wind chime made from origami, with a cool, swaying look when the wind blows.

You’ll need origami paper, glue, and string.

First, make the top part with green origami paper.

Folding it in half and creasing the lines are great steps to do with children.

Please have the teacher make a hole in the center using an awl.

Next, use red origami paper to make a ring to hold the band.

After assembling those, make the tanzaku (hanging strip).

Attach the top of the wind chime and the tanzaku with string, and your wind chime is complete.

You can also write your wishes on the tanzaku!

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[Aluminum Cup] Fireworks

Easy! Sparkling fireworks! Fun for kids and adults alike.

Here’s a perfect August craft: fireworks made using bento cup liners.

For this project, you’ll mainly use the thin paper placed between the cups.

First, unfold the paper and fold it three times to make a triangle.

Then draw lines in shapes like triangles or circles and cut them out with scissors.

This part requires fine motor skills, so please have an adult help.

Once you’ve cut out the shapes, use pens to draw patterns.

The patterns and colors are up to you, so let the kids create freely.

Since the paper is layered, press firmly with the pen to let the ink bleed slightly—that’s the key.

After finishing the patterns, unfold the paper and stick it onto a silver cup.

The cutout areas will shine silver, creating a beautiful firework effect!

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Straw Stamping: Fireworks

[Age 2] Feel the summer! Make fireworks using straws!

Speaking of summer, fireworks are essential, aren’t they? Many children surely look forward to handheld sparklers and fireworks festivals.

In this craft activity, we’ll depict fireworks using straw stamping: cut a straw into four slits at the tip, dip it in paint, and stamp it onto black construction paper.

Any paint color is fine, but darker colors will blend into the black background, so brighter shades like yellow, orange, pink, and light blue work best.

Since we’re using black paper, white will also stand out nicely.

Try layering different colors to create vibrant, festive fireworks.

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[Marble Paint] Yo-yo

[Summer Wall Art] Tried making yo-yos with marble paint (for 2- and 3-year-olds)

Here’s a craft idea for making yo-yos that’s perfect for summer wall decorations.

First, cut construction paper into yo-yo shapes to create templates.

It’s a good idea to prepare several in different colors, as it makes the display more vibrant and lets children choose their favorite colors.

Put some paint on a palette, coat a marble with paint, and roll it over the yo-yo templates you prepared.

The rolling will create unique patterns along the path, so try rolling from different directions several times.

Stick on round stickers, let everything dry, and you’re done.

It’s a very fun activity, but be sure to watch closely so children don’t put the marbles in their mouths.

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