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A summer rhinoceros beetle craft that kids love!

10 years of experience as a nursery teacher / Kindergarten teacher / Childcare support coordinatormayumi
I studied children’s growth, development, and play, and after obtaining my childcare license, I worked as a childcare worker for over 10 years, supporting children from newborns to those about to enter elementary school. Children show us astonishing growth every day. Wanting to put into words those sparkling moments and the moving experiences I felt in childcare settings, I now work as a writer. I love seasonal crafts, wall decorations, picture books, and fingerplay. Drawing not only on my professional expertise as a childcare worker but also on the practical know-how I cultivated in the field, I strive to write articles packed with tips to bring out children’s “I want to try it!” I hope to share articles that gently lighten the hearts of parents and all those involved in childcare.

Speaking of summer, making beetles (kabutomushi) is always a huge hit with kids!

How about age-appropriate projects using paints, crayons, and scissors, as well as clay or origami?

Since it’s especially hot outside in summer, indoor crafts that kids can enjoy are extremely popular.

With the kabutomushi craft we’re introducing here, you’re sure to see each child create their very own unique, original beetle.

Be sure to try making them together!

Note: Since items made by children are treated as “artworks,” we use the term “制作 (seisaku)” in the text to mean “creation/work.”

Summer rhinoceros beetle crafts that kids love! (11–20)

[Ages 5 and up] Wall-Mounted Rhinoceros Beetle

[Craft Idea] Summer Insects (August, Summer) (With Templates) (Wall Decorations / Summer Vacation Crafts) (Senior Recreation, OT, Daycare, Early Childhood Education) (Origami) (Rhinoceros Beetle, Stag Beetle, Cicada, Grasshopper, Praying Mantis)

[Ages 5 and up] Wall-Mounted Rhinoceros Beetle

How about making rhinoceros beetles as a summer wall decoration? Just cut beetle shapes out of construction paper and stick them together with trees and other elements made from different sheets to complete the craft.

Simply pasting the cutouts is fine, but if you want a three-dimensional look, lightly add folds or small slits.

By overlapping the parts where you made the slits and gluing them together, you can create depth.

When cutting out the beetle shapes, prepare a guide template in advance on the teacher’s or guardian’s side, and have the children cut along that shape.

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beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)

[Origami] How to fold a rhinoceros beetle – Origami Beetle, a cool summer insect [with audio commentary] / Baaba’s Origami

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)

With its glossy black body and large horn, the rhinoceros beetle is as captivating as the king of insects.

Let’s make this cool beetle with origami! The folding method introduced here involves many fine steps and complex techniques, making it suitable for older children who are comfortable with origami and eager to try something challenging.

Fold slowly together with the kids, checking each step as you go.

Try changing the colors or drawing eyes to create different beetles, and display them in your room for fun.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a variety of rhinoceros beetle crafts.

Did you find a favorite? Let’s beat the summer heat with fun projects tailored to each age from 0 to 5! When using scissors, paints, clay, and other materials, please handle them safely.

Take care of your health and make lots of wonderful summer memories.