Perfect for June! A collection of craft ideas to enjoy in childcare
Once June arrives, rainy days continue and we end up spending more time indoors, don’t we? That’s exactly when you should try enjoying some seasonal crafts! June-only motifs like frogs, snails, and hydrangeas are sure to spark children’s curiosity.
From ideas using familiar materials to pieces perfect for wall displays, we’re introducing lots of June craft ideas to make the rainy season more fun.
Be sure to try them together with the children.
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Perfect for June! A collection of craft ideas to enjoy in childcare (1–10)
[Sponge] Colorful Snail
![[Sponge] Colorful Snail](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5r2u_FaKX4c/sddefault.jpg)
Let’s use a sponge to add patterns to a snail’s shell.
First, cut out the base parts—the snail’s body, shell, and eyes—from construction paper.
An adult should prepare these pieces.
Next, apply three colors of paint side by side on a sponge, then place the sponge on the shell cutout and create circular patterns as if drawing a spiral.
You can also dab it like a stamp to make polka dots.
Once the pattern is done, draw the snail’s eyes and mouth, attach the shell cutout to the body, and you’re finished.
By changing the colors and how you use the sponge, you can make a wide variety of snails.
ribbit-ribbit frog
Here’s a craft idea for a “Ribbit-Ribbit Frog” that lets you enjoy frog croaks.
Poke a hole in a paper cup and thread a straw through it; moving the straw creates friction that makes a ribbit-ribbit sound.
First, draw a rainy-season-themed picture on the paper cup.
If drawing directly on the cup is difficult, cut out a piece of construction paper shaped like the side of the cup, draw on it, and then glue it on.
Use an awl or similar tool to make a hole in the bottom and insert the straw.
Be careful not to make the hole too large, or it won’t make a sound.
Finally, attach a construction-paper frog to the top of the straw, and you’re done! Move the straw to make your frog croak.
[Paper Cup] Bouncy Frog
![[Paper Cup] Bouncy Frog](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tT9TCt-3m6Q/sddefault.jpg)
Let’s make a jumping frog with paper cups and have some fun! First, attach parts made from construction paper—like the frog’s eyes, hands, and feet—to a paper cup.
Once it looks nice and froggy, cut small slits in the rim of the cup to hook rubber bands onto.
The key is to hook the rubber bands so they cross in the center of the cup.
For extra security, fasten the rubber bands with a stapler or tape so they won’t come off.
Stack the frog cup on top of another paper cup, then quickly release your hands—and your frog toy will spring boing! into the air.
Try launching them together with everyone!
A frog you can make and play with
Here are some craft ideas themed around frogs, which often appear during the rainy season.
Try making projects that are fun both to create and to play with! There’s a wide range, such as castanets that make sounds using paper plates and small glass counters, or pieces that express a frog’s hopping motion with two paper cups.
If you want to make a more realistic frog, you could create one that croaks when you move a straw.
You can also combine a milk carton with a frog to make a snap-and-jump frog.
Try making these items to liven up indoor childcare activities on rainy days!
A toy you can play with: Hopping Frog
How about making a bouncy frog toy that’s perfect for the rainy season? You’ll need two paper cups, construction paper, rubber bands, markers, scissors, double-sided tape, and so on.
Try engaging the kids first by asking questions like, “What animal loves the rain?” and then explain the steps.
The key features are big, bulging eyes and a wide mouth.
As long as you convey these points, let them design the rest freely.
Another nice thing is that this toy can be adapted into various others, like rockets.
Torn-paper art: Umbrella and snail
Here’s a cute craft idea that looks like a snail taking shelter from the rain under an umbrella.
Fold a sheet of construction paper in half and cut the top layer into the shape of an umbrella.
Let the children tear origami paper however they like.
Paste the torn origami pieces onto the inside of the bottom sheet.
Finish by attaching a snail and an umbrella handle made from separate sheets of paper.
By changing the construction paper and origami, you can create umbrellas with all sorts of different looks, so let the children choose their favorites.
This is also an idea that’s easy to display on a wall.
A frog figurine made from a toilet paper roll
During the rainy season, when we get a lot of rain, we also see frogs more often, don’t we? The way they hop as if enjoying the rain brightens up the rainy season, which often has a gloomy image.
Here’s a craft that uses frogs as a motif, made from a toilet paper roll.
Just cut slits in the roll to make the frog’s legs, fold down the back part, and then add color to finish.
Because it’s simply a matter of cutting slits and folding, it’s easy to try, which is a key point of this craft.
