Recommended in July! Summer craft play ideas

Origami seashell

Here’s an origami seashell idea that evokes a summer beach.

First, cut the origami paper in half.

Then fold it into an accordion.

The more folds you make, the more delicate the finished piece will be.

Once that’s done, trim one end into a seashell shape and staple it to finish.

We tend to associate seashells with white, but using a variety of colors is also recommended.

The gradation will create a fresh, breezy feel.

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fireworks

How about incorporating a summery fireworks motif into your wall decor? For a dynamic look, a semi-3D wall design is recommended.

Use construction paper to make several circles in different sizes and colors, then layer and paste them together.

Scatter ribbon curls evenly on top of the circles.

The key is to glue everything down firmly.

You can also add round stickers and star motifs to enhance the festive feel.

A sparkling fireworks wall will delight the children!

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[Ages 3 and up] Rainbow Craft

[Kindergarten/Preschool] Nijiiro Craft: How to Make a Stained-Glass-Style Rainbow That Lets Sunlight Shine Through!

Here’s a craft idea inspired by rainbows, featuring the beautiful light reflected through colored cellophane.

Stick small pieces of colored cellophane onto a rainbow-shaped template to enjoy a stained-glass effect.

Handling the colorful cellophane also helps children develop their sense of color.

For a more satisfying result, it’s recommended that adults prepare the rainbow template in advance.

That way, children can simply enjoy exploring colors.

Take the finished piece outside and let it catch the sunlight to appreciate its beauty even more.

Give it a try!

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Handmade Uchiwa [Festival Mood]

[Summer Craft] Roll marbles to make a hand fan♪ Perfect for summer festivals! [For 2-year-olds]

Colorful uchiwa fans are a summer festival staple, aren’t they? Using the marble painting technique, kids can enjoy making bright, eye-catching fans all by themselves! They can carry them around and play with them on the day of the festival, or make lots and set up a little fan shop—that sounds fun too.

At summer festivals in preschool, whether outdoors or indoors, the heat is always a concern.

Having a fan they made themselves means they can cool off when it gets hot.

When helping them make their favorite fan, be sure to provide plenty of colors.

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shaved ice

Shaved ice craft: easy way to make it [for preschool teachers’ wall displays]

When the summer heat sets in, nothing hits the spot quite like shaved ice.

Its vividly colored syrups make it a great choice for summer wall decorations, too! You can create the ice portion, the bowl, spoon, and fruits by cutting construction paper.

For the syrup, you can paint directly with watercolors, or make a stamp using a piece of kitchen paper and a chopstick to dab on the color and achieve a soft, airy look.

If you’re decorating a wall, arranging items like an ice shaver and little flags alongside the shaved ice can help create the fun atmosphere of a shaved-ice stand.

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