[Childcare] Craft ideas perfect for June

Hanging ornament of umbrellas and raindrops

These days you can even find transparent origami paper at 100-yen shops.

How about using that transparent origami to make a hanging decoration of umbrellas and raindrop shapes? Use pipe cleaners to make the umbrella handles.

With umbrellas in different colors and raindrops fluttering gently, it’s a delightful, mesmerizing decoration to look at.

You can make it with colored cellophane too, but transparent origami paper is sturdier and holds its shape more easily.

You can also get pipe cleaners and nylon thread at 100-yen shops.

It should look even more beautiful when the light hits it.

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[Marbling] Umbrella and Frog

Introduction to a Rainy Season Craft Using Marbling [Nursery/Kindergarten]

Let me share an idea for making “Umbrellas and Frogs” with marbling.

Marbling is a technique where you drip paint onto water to create patterns, then transfer them onto paper.

Fill a tray with water, then drip marbling paints onto it as you like.

Use a toothpick or skewer to create a pattern, and gently lay the paper on top.

Lift the paper, and if the pattern has transferred, let it dry.

Cut the marbled paper into an umbrella shape, glue it onto a backing sheet, and draw the umbrella handle and raindrops with a pen.

Finally, add an origami frog, and you’re done.

It’s a fun project that makes you excited to see what kind of umbrella pattern you’ll get, so give it a try in June!

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ribbit-ribbit frog

[Preschool Teacher] Make and Play Right Away! How to Make a Croaking Frog ✨ [Daycare & Kindergarten]

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.

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Hydrangeas with stamps

[Rainy Season Craft] Perfect for the rainy season: Make hydrangeas with sponges! Easy! [For ages 0–1]

Why not try making hydrangeas, which are at their best during the rainy monsoon season? Since this project uses sponges for stamping, children can work on it safely and with ease.

First, attach rubber bands to a prepared sponge to create a stamp that resembles hydrangea petals.

Next, after sticking illustrations of hydrangea flowers and leaves onto a backing sheet, dip the stamp in paint and press it on.

It’s recommended to prepare colors that reflect hydrangea hues—such as blue, purple, and pink.

This is a craft idea that lets you experience the feel of the rainy season indoors, even on a rainy day.

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Handprint Teru Teru Bozu

How to Make Hydrangeas and Teru Teru Bozu: Crafting with Construction Paper and Origami | June Hydrangea (Ajisai) Origami

How about making a teru teru bōzu using a handprint and round stickers? First, take a handprint.

One hand is enough.

Once the handprint dries, turn it upside down and use it as the body.

Next, make the face by sticking round stickers or cut paper onto a circle of construction paper.

It’s also great to have the children draw the face with pens.

Finally, attach the face to the body and it’s done! Handprints can also serve as a record of growth, so it’s nice to incorporate them into various crafts.

Be sure to make a handprint teru teru bōzu and let parents see how their children are growing.

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Origami frog

[Origami] With just one sheet! Cute! Frog ♪ [origami Frog]

Would you like to make a frog that’s perfect for the rainy season using just a single sheet of origami paper? Start by adding creases to the sheet you’ve prepared, then fold it step by step.

The key is to imagine the overall silhouette as you fold the legs and arms.

For parts that require fine work, it’s a good idea for a teacher or guardian to assist, or to write out the steps in advance.

Once the origami is finished, draw the eyes, nose, mouth, and other features to complete it.

It’s a cute frog craft idea you can display indoors on a rainy day.

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[Collage] Hydrangea Craft

[June Project] Hydrangea Collage (Paper-Pasting Art)

Let’s make a hydrangea collage that’s perfect for the rainy season.

First, prepare origami paper in several colors and cut it into small squares.

Next, either cut out a rough, round hydrangea shape from construction paper and paste it onto another sheet, or draw the shape directly on the paper.

Depending on the children’s age, teachers may need to handle the step of cutting the squares and cutting out the hydrangea shape.

Once the prep is done, start pasting the square pieces of origami randomly onto the round hydrangea base! By letting the children work freely, you’ll end up with a wonderfully unique, one-of-a-kind hydrangea.

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