[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 (141–150)
Paper Cup Windmill
Let’s make a spinning pinwheel using a paper cup and a straw! It’s lovely to head out to the playground, feel the summer breeze, and play with your handmade pinwheel.
First, poke a hole in the bottom of the paper cup and cut it into six equal sections.
If the teacher draws guide lines beforehand, it will make the process easier for the children.
Next, apply glue to the hole you made in the bottom of the cup and insert a toothpick.
Finally, insert a chopstick into a bendy straw to make a handle, attach it to the paper cup, and you’re done! If you draw patterns on the paper cup with your favorite colored pens or crayons before spinning it, the colors will look beautiful—give it a try!
Fun to play with! Bath bomb
Why not try making handmade bath bombs that make bath time incredibly fun? The method is super easy—just mix baking soda, citric acid, and food coloring in your favorite shade! If you press the mixture into molds of different sizes and shapes, you can create a variety of bath bombs to enjoy.
Since baking soda and citric acid are also used in food, it’s safe for kids to handle with their hands.
The kneading and molding process is a lot of fun, so let the kids dive in and enjoy the experience.
After you make them, it’s great to drop them into water or warm bathwater and enjoy the fizzy sensation!
wind chime
How about making a cute, refreshing-looking wind chime? You’ll need an empty jelly cup, washi tape, jewel stickers, a bell, twine, and an awl.
First, decorate the cup with washi tape.
Fill the open spaces with jewel stickers to finish the top part of the wind chime.
Next, please have the teacher/caregiver make two holes in the cup.
Tying the bell and the strip of paper (tanzaku) to the twine is great fine-motor practice for five-year-olds.
Let the children draw their favorite pictures on the tanzaku to enjoy customizing their wind chimes.
Flying Shooting Star
This is a flying shooting star craft made with paper cups that you can have fun playing with even after you make it! It’s also great for Tanabata, so why not include it as a seasonal project in kindergartens or nursery schools? First, make four slits in the rim of a paper cup.
Next, take two rubber bands, cross them to make one loop, and secure them in the slits of the cup.
You can use another paper cup as a launcher to play! A plain paper cup looks a bit bare, so it would be lovely to decorate it with construction paper, origami paper, or curling ribbon.
Enjoy seeing how creatively five-year-olds will finish their unique creations!
In conclusion
We introduced July craft ideas you’ll want to try with five-year-olds.
Once children turn five, they can handle more complex tasks, which really boosts their engagement in craft activities.
For July, we recommend summery projects with a transparent look and decorations themed around Tanabata.
Be sure to do thorough preparation so the children can stay focused.
Here’s to creating works that let their individuality shine!