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[Children's Day] Let's make and display! Children's Day wall decoration special

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As Children’s Day in May approaches, many preschools and kindergartens are likely making carp streamers (koinobori).

Let’s brighten the walls with festive colors and spark children’s curiosity and interest in the celebration!

In this article, we’re sharing wall decoration ideas perfect for Children’s Day.

From bold pieces that brighten up a room, to unique displays that make use of the children’s photos, to three-dimensional creations using materials like cellophane and paper cups—these wall décor ideas are sure to be fun just to look at!

We’re also introducing ideas for garlands and hanging decorations, so be sure to display them throughout your facility and celebrate Children’s Day together!

[Children’s Day] Let’s make and display! Children’s Day wall decor special (21–30)

A mobile made with your favorite characters

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A mobile made with your favorite characters

Why not decorate the room with your children’s favorite characters? You can use characters from anime or games as materials, or—if characters aren’t allowed at your school—use animals or picture books they love instead! Once you’ve chosen the materials, print them out on a computer.

Also print one reversed copy so you can glue the front and back together.

Laminate the finished pieces and cut them out, then punch holes so you can attach strings.

Try decorating them like a mobile, using branches the children found in the yard or during outdoor activities.

Swaying gently in the pleasant spring breeze, they’ll look absolutely lovely.

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Spring flag garland

Spring interior handmade flag garland: how to make it

Spring flag garland

Let’s stylishly decorate your windows and walls! Here are some ideas for a spring flag garland.

You’ll need origami or construction paper in your favorite colors and patterns, scissors, double-sided tape, twine, and a pencil.

First, fold the paper in half and sketch a triangle.

Next, keeping one side connected, cut along the other sides with scissors to make the pieces.

Finally, attach them by sandwiching the twine and sticking them on—and you’re done! Even with the same method, changing the colors and patterns of the flags will give a different vibe, so it’s highly recommended.

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Braided Koinobori (carp streamer)

Koinobori Craft for Five-Year-Olds: How to Make It Using a Weaving Technique

Braided Koinobori (carp streamer)

Grow focus! Here’s an idea for woven koinobori (carp streamers).

You’ll need colored construction paper, glue, scissors, a pencil, a ruler, and a compass.

Make the base of the koinobori with your favorite color paper and cut a slit down the middle.

Take long, narrow strips of paper and weave them through the slit, alternating back and front to complete the first row.

From the second row onward, the key is to adjust the strips so the colors alternate.

Because it involves lots of fine finger movements, this is a stimulating craft idea for children.

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In conclusion

We introduced various ideas for wall decorations.

Were there any ideas that made you think, “I want to try making this,” or “I think I could make this”? A large carp streamer is especially rewarding to make and looks great as a wall decoration, so we recommend it.

Have fun making them together and turn your wall into something wonderful.