[4-year-olds] Craft ideas to enjoy with children in June

Balloon decorations of hydrangeas and snails

[Balloon Craft] Hydrangea and Snail Balloon Decoration 🎈

How about spending some at-home time making a “balloon decoration” themed around hydrangeas and snails for the rainy season? Use colored construction paper to craft pieces inspired by hydrangea blooms in red, blue, purple, and more.

In Japan, snails tend to be brownish, but abroad there are snails with yellow-green shells and vivid patterns.

It could be fun to make snails like those, too.

Also, since it’s hard to stick things directly onto the smooth surface of a balloon, it’s a good idea to first cover the surface with washi paper or newspaper.

Hydrangea torn-paper collage art

[Easy] Perfect for the rainy season! Hydrangea torn-paper art 🎨

The rainy season can feel damp and muggy, and the overcast skies can make it seem dim, so it may carry a strong negative image.

Hydrangeas, however, might be just the thing to brighten that gloomy image of the rainy season, even if only a little.

Let’s enjoy and get through the rainy season with a torn-paper collage featuring hydrangeas—an essential motif for this time of year.

It’s a simple activity: color construction paper with crayons and cut it into small pieces, then paste them onto a hydrangea-shaped outline so the flowers appear to bloom.

Being mindful of finger movements is important—the light coloring process and the fine motions of cutting and pasting help exercise dexterity.

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tadpole

[Childcare Craft] June Wall Decoration ♪ Origami Tadpoles | Origami Tadpole

Tadpoles are the larvae of frogs that appear in places where water collects, such as rivers and ponds.

Let’s create an artwork that can be used in illustrations with a rainy season theme.

First, cut a folded sheet of black origami paper, then fold it again while imagining a fish-like silhouette.

Attach round stickers with eyes drawn on them, and then stick the pieces onto a backing sheet to finish.

You can also try adding multiple tadpoles, or creating them together with seasonal illustrations like frogs and hydrangeas.

Give this crafting idea a try to brighten up wall displays on rainy days.

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teru-teru bozu (a traditional Japanese handmade doll hung to pray for good weather)

[Nursery Craft] Introducing Teru-Teru Bozu crafts made by childcare workers. Blow away the rainy season! We’ll share tips and methods for having fun making them together with children.

Teru teru bozu are little dolls hung up to wish for clear weather the next day.

Why not try a craft project themed on these figures, which are also known as a traditional Japanese custom? First, wrap a balled-up piece of newspaper with shoji paper and secure it with a rubber band.

Next, dip the bottom part of the teru teru bozu into watercolor paint thinned with water.

Finally, decorate it with stickers, pens, ribbons, and more to finish.

Try making a doll that’s fun to create—crumple the paper, draw illustrations wherever you like, and enjoy the process.

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Teru teru bozu wreath

Teru teru bozu craft: A childcare worker explains how to make a 3D decoration (for ages 1–5)

Using a paper plate and tissue paper, you can make a cute, gently swaying teru-teru bozu wreath.

First, cut out the center of a large paper plate.

If children are using scissors, make sure they’re well-practiced with cutting before they start.

Next, use crumpled tissue paper and a plastic bag to make the teru-teru bozu.

It looks adorable if you decorate the neck with a ribbon, so it’s a good idea to have pre-tied ribbons for the children to stick on.

Create the faces of the teru-teru bozu, decorate everything with round stickers, and then attach them to the paper plate wreath.

Have everyone finish up their pieces into charming works together.

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