[For 5-year-olds] Crafts to try in July! Ideas that capture the season
Five-year-olds are getting better at using their hands to do all kinds of things.
At this stage, their desire to try new things really grows.
So here, we’re introducing July crafts that are perfect for five-year-olds.
We’ve prepared lots of ideas, from summer-themed transparent creations to fun Tanabata decorations.
Enjoy a fun time with the children while nurturing their creativity.
Because items made by children are treated as works, we consistently use the term “seisaku” (制作) in the main text.
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[5-year-olds] Crafts to try in July! Ideas that capture the season (131–140)
Grand Fireworks Painting in the Night Sky
What you need: black construction paper, paints, and crayons.
Simple yet striking, the colorful hues pop against the black background in this fun finger-stamp fireworks painting.
First, draw the lines of the fireworks on the black paper with crayons.
Next, use finger stamps to dab on your favorite colors.
Aside from encouraging them to “try to put the colors on the fireworks lines as much as possible,” let the children create freely so they can enjoy drawing at their own pace.
Try to spark conversation, too, by asking, “Have you ever seen fireworks?” or “What colors did you see?”
Tanabata decorations of the Milky Way
Let’s make Milky Way decorations that are perfect for Tanabata.
By taking a strip of origami paper and making alternating cuts from the left and right, you can create the Milky Way.
Since the process is a bit intricate, it’s a good idea for the teacher to draw guide lines where the cuts should be made.
Once the Milky Way is ready, try combining it with star-shaped construction paper, or with Orihime and Hikoboshi made by cutting construction paper or folding origami.
When making star shapes, you can also use a craft punch that cuts out stars.
Create lively, cute pieces and enjoy a wonderful Tanabata!
Paper cup rocket you can play with indoors
Let’s make a rocket you can play with indoors using a familiar material: paper cups! Since it’s made with paper cups, you don’t have to worry about getting hurt when you launch it.
First, prepare two paper cups and cut four slits into one of them.
Next, cross two rubber bands, tie them together, and attach them to the slits on the paper cup.
Your rocket is ready! Place this ‘rocket’ over the other paper cup and release your hand to make it fly.
It’s also fun to draw freely on the paper cups with markers or decorate them with construction paper and stickers.
Origami Goldfish & Construction Paper Poi
Here’s a crafting idea for making a goldfish scooping set using origami paper and construction paper.
Wrap a crumpled tissue with origami paper, secure it with a pipe cleaner, shape the tail, then stick on a round sticker and draw the eye—your goldfish is done, and it’s easy! The scooper (poi) can be made simply by combining a round-cut piece of construction paper with a pair of chopsticks, so it could also be used as a summer recreation activity.
You can make it even more vibrant by using your favorite colors of origami paper, and thanks to its cute look, it also works great as a room decoration.
Give it a try!
Morning glories made with dyed paper
One of the things to look forward to as summer approaches is the morning glory.
Let’s use brightly colored dyed paper to express these flowers! First, cut a circle from washi paper, fold it, and dab paint onto the top so it soaks in; once it’s dry, unfold it.
Next, make leaves, vines, and a pot from construction paper and combine them with your dyed-paper morning glories.
If you use washi that absorbs paint well, you can beautifully recreate morning glories in soft, pale tones.
Coloring only the outer edges of the petals will make them look even more realistic.
You’ll end up with a summery piece that highlights each child’s individuality.
Be sure to include this in your summer craft ideas!
fireworks
Fireworks crafts really are a hallmark of summer, aren’t they? How about enjoying the process while imagining your child’s smiling face? I recommend drawing lines on black construction paper with a white crayon, then stamping paint on top with your fingertips.
If you work from the center outward, you can create beautiful firework shapes.
Use lots of your favorite colors and try expressing dreamy fireworks you’d love to see.
If everyone works together on a large sheet of paper, it’ll make a perfect wall decoration, too.
Make a butterfly net and play pretend
How about making original butterfly nets and enjoying indoor bug-catching pretend play as a July activity? Teachers can prepare the base of the nets in advance, and then let the children decorate them by putting on stickers and drawing pictures.
Letting them decorate freely will nurture their creativity! Also, prepare insects like ladybugs, cicadas, and rhinoceros beetles, and stick them around the classroom or facility.
Then have the children catch them with their nets and get everyone excited! It can be hard to enjoy bug catching outdoors, but with pretend play, you can do it indoors and still make great summer memories.