[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 Bulletin Board Ideas (31–40)
3 summer wall decoration ideas
Here are three summer craft ideas for infants.
The first is a refreshing-looking fish made with a clear bag and tissue paper.
The second is a whale made with flat plastic ribbon (suzuran tape) and construction paper.
The third is a wall decoration of a rabbit made with a paper plate and construction paper.
Crumple tissue paper, stick on stickers, and draw patterns and designs with crayons… These are all wonderful ideas that help little ones use their fingers a lot.
With a few adjustments, toddlers can enjoy them too, so feel free to use these as references and give them a try!
A rhinoceros beetle and a watermelon made with origami
We’re introducing two summer favorites: rhinoceros beetles and watermelons.
For the watermelon, cut red and green construction paper into circles and glue them together.
Tear pieces of origami paper by hand and glue them on to create the watermelon pattern.
For the rhinoceros beetle, sharpen the horn shape and make crisp folds.
It’s also fun to fold a stag beetle along with it.
Finish by adding round sticker eyes.
Glue the watermelon and beetles onto a background sheet to enjoy the seasonal feel! A flip feature where a pattern appears when you lift the watermelon is also a fun touch.
Definitely try making this for your July wall display!
Easy origami morning glory
Let’s make morning glories—one of the quintessential symbols of summer—using origami.
First, draw a circle on blue origami paper for the flower base and cut it out with scissors.
Next, take white origami paper for the inner pattern, fold it into a triangle twice, then unfold it once.
Fold the left and right corners diagonally inward so they overlap.
Draw a V-shaped cutting line, cut along it with scissors, open it up, and attach it to the circular base.
From there, you can trim the edge of the base to form petals, or make a single slit and overlap the edges before gluing to create a three-dimensional morning glory.
Make some leaves as well, and be sure to display your work on the wall!
Paper plate turtle
Here’s how to make a paper-plate turtle that swims smoothly through the sea.
Get crayons, a paper plate, raffia tape, and scissors ready.
Color the paper plate with a green crayon.
Make slits around the edge of the plate, then weave the raffia tape through the slits to create the turtle’s shell pattern.
Attach the turtle’s legs and head, made from construction paper, to the plate, and you’re done! Mount it on a construction-paper background, draw sea creatures, and create a summery July wall display! By changing the color of the raffia tape for the shell, you can make your own original shell design!
flower wind chime
Let me introduce flower wind chimes that make hot summer days feel cooler.
Prepare a clear file folder, scissors, origami paper, tissue paper, kite string, and a bell, and let’s get started.
Cut the clear file to the size you want for the wind chime base.
Tear the tissue paper into pieces you like, roll them into small balls, and glue them onto the wind chime base.
Cut the origami paper to make a tanzaku (a hanging strip), thread the kite string through it, and hang it.
Adjust the size of the bell you hang on the wind chime to your liking.
Using patterned origami for the tanzaku can make it look even prettier.
Give it a try!
[Childcare] August Wall Decoration Ideas (41–50)
Pop-up wall decoration
Here’s a pop-up wall display craft that will make a great summer memory.
Use the templates and keep the overall balance in mind as you create.
It might be fun to vary the facial expressions.
You could make the hats in your class color or add a small accent to create cute, approachable hats.
It’s also a good idea to prepare by making your favorite summer foods to place inside the mouth.
Write messages and enjoy making it as a wall display or a summer craft!
3D Morning Glory
Let’s create three-dimensional morning glories—one of Japan’s quintessential summer motifs—on a wall display.
Prepare origami paper, scissors, glue, and poster paper.
To make the morning glory flowers, cut one piece of origami into a circle and another, slightly smaller than the circle, into a star shape.
Crumple each piece to add texture, then glue them together to form the flower.
If you slightly fold the circular piece and glue the overlapped edge, the flower will take on a three-dimensional shape.
Next, make the leaves and vines.
When creating the vines, twist the paper as you roll it to form a spiral.
Make a support stick, glue everything onto the poster paper, and you’re done.
You’ll have soft, gentle-looking morning glories.