[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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[For 5-year-olds] Crafts to try in July! Seasonal idea picks (31–40)
Sponge stamp ice cream
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Let’s make ice cream using sponge stamps! First, take a sheet of drawing paper and dab the paint-covered stamp to create patterns.
You can use any colors you like.
Once the paint is dry, cut the paper into the shape of ice cream.
Cut brown construction paper into a cone shape, draw the cone pattern, and paste it onto a backing sheet.
Then stick the stamped ice cream on top of the cone, add patterns in the empty spaces with crayons, and you’re done! You can make several scoops and stack them to create two- or three-scoop ice cream, too.
How to fold an easy uchiwa (paper fan)

Here’s a fan craft idea you can also use for summer wall decorations.
Place the origami paper with the colored side up, fold it into a triangle, then open it.
Fold the two left edges in to meet the crease.
Rotate the paper so that the folded corner is at the bottom.
Fold the two corners at the center of the paper outward to form triangles.
Tuck the corners slightly to the back to round them, and do the same to round the top corner.
Fold up the lower corner of the white area, then fold it back down leaving about 1 cm to create a pleat (accordion fold).
While flattening the corners of the pleated section into triangles, fold the left and right edges toward the center line.
Tuck the bottom corner to the back, and your fan is complete.
Cute sunflower

Let’s make a sunflower in origami that blooms toward the summer sun.
Glue yellow and orange origami paper together so that both colored sides are visible.
Make firm creases as you fold.
When you open and fold the paper toward the center, do it gently and carefully.
Fold each corner inward, then align the folded sections to the center and fold the left and right sides.
Open the folded sections, fold the top upward, then tuck the corners inside to shape the sunflower’s petals and finish the flower.
To make the center, fold a piece of brown origami paper in half into a triangle twice, then fold the corners toward the center.
Insert the brown piece into the middle of the sunflower, and you’re done.
Please give it a try!
Collage Ice Cream

Here are some ice cream craft ideas that also let you enjoy making collages.
Cut the cup or cone bases out of cardboard, then decorate them by drawing patterns with pens or using colored paper.
For the ice cream scoops, basically cut circles out of construction paper, and have fun adding various toppings with small pieces of colored paper or stickers.
It’s also cute to make “collage ice cream” by gluing torn newspaper or flyers onto the round paper scoops.
Once your ice cream is done, attach it to the base to finish.
Summer item! Straw hat

Let me show you a simple way to fold a summery, breezy straw hat.
First, fold the origami paper into a triangle to make a crease.
Open it up, then fold the two left edges to meet the crease.
Next, fold the remaining corner inward to form an isosceles triangle.
Flip the paper over and fold up the base of the triangle by about 2 cm.
Fold that section down in half, then fold it up again in half to create the brim.
Fold down the top point of the triangle to shape the hat, tuck in both corners to round it out, and you’re done!
[5-year-olds] Crafts to try in July! Seasonal ideas (41–50)
How to fold a classic summer watermelon (origami)

Here’s how to make a delicious summer favorite—an origami watermelon.
Attach red and green origami paper together so that both colored sides are visible.
Fold it in half and cut along the center with scissors.
With the red side facing up, fold up the bottom slightly.
Flip it over and fold it in half; then fold the sides inward along the center line so they’re symmetrical.
Flip it over again, fold in any parts that stick out, and tuck them into the pocket to finish the watermelon.
Use a felt-tip pen to draw the seeds and make your tasty-looking watermelon! Using yellow and green origami paper is also recommended.
Easy way to fold a seashell (origami)

Let’s make colorful, eye-catching summer seashells.
Start by folding the origami paper into a triangle twice.
Fold the left and right corners down to meet at the center bottom.
Next, fold the two middle corners outward to meet the outer corners.
Fold the left and right edges in to align with the center crease, then fold down the small triangular flap.
Again, fold the lower left and right corners in along the crease.
Fold the top corner so both sides are the same height, then tuck the corners to refine the seashell shape—and you’re done.
Enjoy crafting as you work with your hands.
Using colored pens to add patterns to the shell gives it extra dimension and is highly recommended.



