[Childcare] August wall display ideas
In summer, there are plenty of events—like swimming at the beach and summer festivals—that children love.
Many of you may want to capture that fun atmosphere in your childcare facility’s wall decorations.
In this article, we’ll introduce wall decoration ideas recommended for August, when the summer heat is at its peak.
We’ve gathered a variety of ideas, including not only summer events but also classic symbols of the season, as well as sea creatures and foods that children love.
There are lots of ideas you can make together with the children, so be sure to use them during your craft time.
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[Childcare] August Wall Decoration Ideas (21–30)
Easy way to fold a crab (origami)
Here’s how to make a crab out of origami.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and let’s get started.
Fold it in half into a square twice, then open the pocket to puff it up and squash-fold it into a triangle.
Make the crab’s legs and claws while aligning them with the center line.
The key is to make sharp creases as you fold.
You can add a face or patterns to the finished crab to create your own original design—it’s highly recommended.
Try making your own crabs and sticking them onto poster paper to create a large wall display!
Cute seashell
Let’s make a summery, seasonal seashell out of origami.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper.
Fold the paper in half, then fold the left and right corners toward the center crease.
Fold toward the center crease again.
Flip it over and further fold the left and right corners toward the center crease.
Open the paper, fold the corners, and shape the whole piece into a seashell.
The overall crease lines represent the lines of the shell, giving it a more three-dimensional look.
The finished seashell is also great to incorporate into crafts that evoke an underwater scene.
Origami Whale
Perfect for summer! Here are some origami whale ideas.
How about making a whale gliding gracefully through the sea—you can almost hear the splash! Displaying your finished creation in a room will give it a cool, refreshing feel.
What you’ll need: blue-toned origami paper (like light blue), pens or crayons, and construction paper.
It also sounds fun to let your finished whale swim in the ocean you imagine and to draw its expression.
You’ll probably see creations full of the children’s unique touches.
An easy way to fold a whale
Let’s try making one with a single sheet of origami! Here are some easy ideas for folding a whale.
How about creating a whale that swims gracefully through the vast ocean? It’ll be exciting to add facial details with crayons or pens once you’ve finished.
All you need is one sheet of blue-toned origami paper, such as light blue, plus crayons or pens.
If you plan to mount your work on construction paper for display, prepare a sheet of construction paper as well.
It could be fun to have the kids draw the ocean they imagine on the construction paper and then let the finished whale float on it.
Ice cream that can also be used on walls
Perfect for a class of four-year-olds! Here are some ice cream craft ideas that can also be used for wall displays.
When you think of hot summer days, what do children imagine? It might be fun to ask this as an introduction to the activity.
This time, let’s make ice cream that you’d want to eat in summer.
You’ll need one sheet of brown origami paper and crayons or pens.
The key step is folding back the corners on the reverse side to create a rounded ice cream shape.
It’s also fun to use crayons or pens to turn it into your favorite flavor!
Perfect for summer! How to fold a cicada (origami)
Here’s an origami project idea that’s a bit of a fun challenge for older preschoolers: how to fold a cicada.
It takes concentration to carefully fold the wings and body, but that makes the sense of accomplishment even greater when it’s finished.
Using darker origami paper like brown or black will look realistic, while bright colors create a cute look—your choice of colors brings out individuality.
Adding patterns on the back to make your own unique cicada is also recommended.
If you stick the cicadas on the wall, it will look as if they’re perched on a tree, instantly giving your classroom or room a summery feel.
It’s a perfect summer origami craft that lets kids enjoy the season while developing fine motor skills.
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!