[For 5-year-olds] Crafts to try in July! Ideas that capture the season

Star and Watermelon Decorations

Let’s make Tanabata decorations that feel like summer: stars and watermelons.

First, use yellow origami paper to create five star parts.

Glue the parts together to form a star shape.

By carefully attaching each piece one by one, you’ll get a star with a nice three-dimensional look.

Next, for the watermelon, take a red sheet of origami cut in half, attach a strip of green origami cut slightly long and thin along the edge, and draw the watermelon seeds.

Tape the top together with clear tape, and the watermelon piece is done.

Add a string and hang them up for Tanabata! You’ll have beautiful decorations that shine in the night sky.

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Round and cute knitted decoration

[Tanabata Craft] What? You can make it with origami? A cute round net decoration! [Daycare/Kindergarten] #shorts

Let me introduce a cute, round paper-weave ornament.

Prepare round origami paper and scissors, and let’s get started.

Fold the round-cut origami and make slits in it.

Be careful not to cut all the way through.

Finally, open it slowly and shape it, then hang it with twine to finish.

Using glitter origami paper might make an even more sparkling Tanabata decoration.

Both square weave ornaments and round, softly curved ones are lovely! Give it a try with the kids.

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Easy with kirigami! How to make a star

Simple with kirigami! Let’s show how to make a star.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and start folding while making crease lines.

After folding, draw a guide line, then cut along the line with scissors.

When you open the paper, you’ll have a star with a hollow center.

If you apply glue to the tips of the star and stick them together, you’ll get a beautiful star that looks like the Milky Way—perfect for Tanabata decorations.

Try making them in different sizes and colors.

It’s also great to decorate by sticking them on wish strips (tanzaku) for an even more Tanabata-like touch.

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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?

watermelon lantern

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Tanabata Decorations 🎋 [Watermelon Lantern Decorations 🍉🏮] Adorably swaying lanterns with a watermelon pattern♪ The steps are super easy—just cut and paste—so they’re perfect for preschool activities! ● Change the inner color to really boost the watermelon look! ● Hang them on bamboo for an instant summery vibe♪ 🌼 Size • Inner: 10 cm / Outer: 12 cm (made with origami paper) ✂️ Give it a try!Nursery teacher / Childcare worker#Nursery school#KindergartenTanabata decorationsTanabata craftProduction in July

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We’d love to use this for Tanabata decorations too! Here are some watermelon lantern ideas.

If you’re looking to add a touch of humor to your Tanabata décor, these watermelon lantern ideas are perfect for you! What you’ll need: red origami paper, green origami paper, a black pen, washi tape, regular tape, and string.

The outside uses green origami to depict the watermelon’s wavy rind pattern, while the inside represents the beautiful flesh and seeds.

By changing up the colors, you can even create a yellow-watermelon motif.

Cute Tanabata origami

[Tanabata Origami] Cute☆How to Fold Orihime and Hikoboshi — Origami for the Star Festival

Here’s an origami idea for making Hikoboshi and Orihime.

For Hikoboshi’s face, use one sheet of black origami paper; for Orihime’s face, use two sheets of black origami paper, one large and one small.

Since Hikoboshi and Orihime have different hairstyles, the folding method differs slightly, but basically you just fold along the creases, so kids can try it too.

The kimono is folded the same way for both, so change the color of the origami paper as you like.

Make the obi (belt) and the celestial robe with separate sheets of origami paper.

Attach the head to the kimono, draw the face with a pen, and you’re done!

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The shimmering, swaying Orihime and Hikoboshi

[Craft] Orihime and Hikoboshi / Tanabata Decorations

Here’s a craft idea for Hikoboshi and Orihime that could also be used as a streamer decoration.

Make their faces from construction paper and their bodies from paper cups.

Turn the paper cups upside down, cut slits to form kimono sleeves, and flare them outward.

For Orihime’s body, attach a garment made from raffia ribbon (Suzuran tape).

Glue the construction-paper faces onto the cups, then attach a band of raffia ribbon with star decorations to the inside of the rim.

Poke a hole in the bottom of each cup, thread a looped piece of raffia ribbon through it for hanging, and you’re done.

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