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

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

Last updated:2025/3/26

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

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 decoration collection (1–10)

Koinobori of Kashiwa Mochi

Let’s make a Kashiwa-mochi carp streamer using kashiwa mochi, which is eaten during the Boys’ Festival (Tango no Sekku).

Cut construction paper into a leaf shape, draw the veins with a white crayon, and paint over it with green paint to create a wax-resist effect.

Cut another piece of construction paper into the shape of a carp streamer and draw patterns with crayons inspired by kashiwa mochi.

Place the leaf on top and glue them together.

Attach a face and a samurai helmet folded from origami, then stick them onto the carp streamer to finish.

It also sounds fun to choose parts of the project according to the child’s age and ability!

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Koinobori and Kintaro

We’ll introduce a craft activity featuring carp streamers (koinobori) and Kintaro.

Prepare a paper plate, ribbon, a photo of the child, and koinobori cutouts.

Cut out the center of the paper plate to make a wreath base.

Use finger stamping on the koinobori to create the scales.

Place the child’s photo in the center and add a Kintaro headpiece on top.

Attach the koinobori as well, and you’re done! We recommend using paper plates with printed patterns.

This is a craft that even 0-year-olds can enjoy, so give it a try.

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Carp streamers swaying in the wind

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Makes me want to swim on the wind 🎏#Koinobori Origami How to make Children's Day wall surface #Production Video Koinobori (carp streamers)#100-yen-shop
♬ Stylish cafe-style BGM – Hiro Hattori

Let me introduce carp streamers that sway gently in the wind.

Prepare washi-pattern origami paper, felt-tip pens, paper, scissors, and tape, and let’s get started.

Fold the origami paper about a quarter of the way and draw the eye.

Use tape to join both ends and form the paper into a tube-shaped carp streamer.

Make cuts at the end, fold the pieces inward to shape the tail fin, then do the same on the opposite side to finish the carp streamer.

When connecting them, attach thin strips of paper to both ends and link the streamers together.

The sight of the carp streamers swimming as they sway in the wind is truly lovely.

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Color-changing Koinobori

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I tried making a pattern-changing carp streamer, kind of like a sequin T-shirt ♡#HandmadeToys Koinobori Crafting Translation #Secret message
♬ Osakana Tengoku – Sayu Mayu

When you stroke the scales with your hand—like magic!—the colors change.

Here’s an idea for a carp streamer (koinobori) that I’d like to share.

It’s a unique concept I recommend for anyone unsure how to make their koinobori.

You’ll need construction paper, vivid-colored round stickers, and pastel-colored round stickers.

In recent children’s clothing, you often see designs where stroking sequin illustrations with your hand changes the pattern, right? Using that idea, you can make a koinobori that’s fun to create and fun to play with.

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Hanging carp streamers

Koinobori hanging decoration 🎏 [with template] #preschoolcraft #Maycraft #koinobori

Hanging carp streamers

Be soothed by the gently swaying decorations! Here are some ideas for a hanging carp streamer (koinobori).

How about making a cute koinobori using familiar materials? Cut construction paper into a carp streamer shape, apply glue, then crumple torn pieces of tissue paper and stick them on.

Finish by coloring it with paint diluted in water, and your koinobori is done.

Attach the parts with twine to turn it into a hanging koinobori decoration.

Give it a try!

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Koinobori made with paper chains

[Ring Ornament Craft Idea] Carp streamers made with paper chains! (May wall decorations) (Activities for seniors, occupational therapy, day service, preschool, DIY, origami, creative, easy)

Koinobori made with paper chains

A vibrant interior accent! Here are ideas for making carp streamers using paper chains.

Displaying ready-made carp streamers is nice, but how about turning the making process itself into a memory? Creating them together—from children to adults—can deepen bonds as you communicate through conversation.

Try making colorful and dynamic carp streamers with origami paper, construction paper, and paper tape.

Once you finish, you’re sure to feel a sense of accomplishment.

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Colorful Unit Koinobori

[Origami Carp Streamer] Super easy 💙 Colorful unit-style koinobori ♪ How to make a very easy carp streamer origami for Children's Day in May

Colorful Unit Koinobori

Let’s connect triangular parts and make it! Here’s an idea for a colorful unit-style carp streamer.

When you think of Children’s Day, many of you probably picture koinobori, right? This time, let’s make a koinobori using colorful origami! What you’ll need: eight pieces of origami cut to 7.5 cm, and a strip of white origami cut to 15 cm by 3 cm.

Although the finished piece looks complicated, the charm of this idea is that it can be made with simple steps!

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