Craft ideas to try in July for 3-year-olds

Orihime and Hikoboshi

[Tanabata Origami] Orihime and Hikoboshi [Easy Folding Instructions] [Craft Activity] [Ages 3 and Up] [Paper Plate Arrangement]

July 7th is Tanabata.

It’s said that Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet once a year.

This time, let’s make Orihime and Hikoboshi using a paper plate and origami.

Fold each character with origami.

The key is to crease firmly, as if ironing along each fold line.

The kimono sections can get thick and may require a bit of strength, so encourage careful, slow folding.

Cut the rim of the paper plate, wrap it with black tape, and attach stars to complete the Tanabata night sky.

Then stick Orihime and Hikoboshi onto the paper plate to create a fun Tanabata decoration.

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Cute watermelon lantern

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Cute, plump watermelon lantern 🍉 ✎ Materials • Construction paper (green) • Origami paper (red) • Paper tube • Paint (black) • Cotton swabs ✎ How to make • On a piece of red origami paper cut to the size of the paper tube, paint the seeds with black paint • Cut the green construction paper into six strips, each 2 cm wide • Draw the watermelon stripes and cut along the lines • Wrap the red origami paper around the paper tube and glue it • Attach the green construction paper to the tube, and it’s done! This is a craft I’ve always wanted to try 🍉 We did it with the 4-year-old class (^^) I kept what we were making a secret, and while they were dotting black spots on the red origami paper, I asked, “What do you think we’re making?” and they all cheerfully answered, “A ladybug!” 🤍 (lol) Once they started drawing stripes on the green construction paper, they realized, “Ah! It’s a watermelon!” ✌🏻ChildcareNursery teacher / Childcare worker#Nursery schoolwatermelonWatermelonSummer Craft#Tanabata Craft#Tanabata decorationsTanabata decorationsPaper lanternProductionworkBaketakun

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Fun craft time! Here’s a cute watermelon lantern idea.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to make lanterns together with children.

You’ll need construction paper, origami paper, a toilet paper roll, paint, cotton swabs, and more.

Dab black paint with a cotton swab onto red origami paper like a stamp.

You can also use round stickers for this step, so choose based on the child’s age and development.

The rounded shape is adorably charming, isn’t it?

Dokin-chan lantern

Origami lantern 🏮 Dokin-chan version ♡ #educationalPlay #preschoolCrafts #origami #homeFestival

Sure to attract attention! Here’s an idea for a Dokin-chan lantern.

Let’s make a lantern of “Dokin-chan” from the hugely popular children’s series “Anpanman.” You’ll need orange origami paper, glue or double-sided tape, and a pen.

The lantern’s rounded shape becomes Dokin-chan’s face, so it’s sure to catch kids’ eyes.

By playing with the color of the paper and the folding method, you can adapt it into other characters too.

Fireworks made from scrap stamping

Let me introduce a super fun stamping firework craft using recycled materials.

Get a toilet paper roll, paint, and aluminum foil ready, and let’s make it! Use scissors to cut thin vertical slits into one end of the toilet paper roll, then flare the strips outward.

Squeeze some paint onto the aluminum foil, and dab the cut end of the roll into the paint.

Stamp it onto construction paper to create beautiful fireworks.

Layering a few colors can make the fireworks even more striking.

Stamping on black construction paper is recommended!

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sunflower

[Craft Idea] Sunflowers (July–August, Summer) (Wall Decorations, Senior Recreational Activities, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (Origami, 3D, Origami DIY)

Bright, cheerful sunflowers that symbolize summer are perfect for wall displays! For these sunflowers, prepare origami paper, scissors, and glue.

Cut the yellow origami paper into vertical strips to make individual petals.

By adding creases, you’ll create a more three-dimensional sunflower.

Glue the petals on one by one to form a large sunflower.

The key is to stagger the petals as you attach them so they don’t overlap too much.

For the center of the sunflower, make fine cuts into folded origami paper with scissors, then roll it into a tube to add dimension.

Create sunflowers in various sizes and turn your wall into a bright, summery display.

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Fireworks with toilet paper rolls

Let’s make a fireworks picture that even one-year-olds will love using a toilet paper roll.

Cut slits into one end of the roll and flare them out to form petal shapes.

Dip the cut end in paint and stamp it onto paper—cute little fireworks will appear.

You can layer different colors, or use origami paper and stickers to create more dynamic fireworks.

The process itself is exciting, so it’ll be fun to see how the children react.

Prepare plenty of stamps so the kids can enjoy stamping freely.

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Ghosts with finger paint

Let’s make a ghost craft that’s perfect for summer, when test-of-courage events are popular! Prepare dark-colored construction paper such as purple or black, and place several blobs of paint on it.

You can use any colors, but it’s recommended to use plenty of white.

After placing the paint, put the paper into a plastic bag like a Ziploc, and use your fingers to press from the top to spread the colors.

Don’t just press hard—try gently poking and lightly dragging your finger to create different effects.

Once you’re done, take it out of the bag, attach eyes and a mouth cut out from construction paper, and you’re finished! Let the children do the paint-spreading and the placement of the eyes and mouth.

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