[Childcare] Handmade New Year’s cards with a horse motif: a collection of ideas to enjoy with kids

Easy one-sheet horse origami

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For someone far away, a child’s growth can feel incredibly fast.

Here’s an idea: attach an origami horse to your New Year’s card and send it.

Origami is said to nurture not only dexterity, but also thinking skills and the ability to anticipate steps ahead.

Receiving a card that says, “You can make such a lovely piece with origami now!” is bound to make the recipient happy.

You only need one sheet of origami paper, and drawing or adding round stickers for the eyes gives it a cute finish.

Recommended for ages 4–5.

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Drawing a horse illustration can be quite challenging… If you feel that way, here’s a great idea for a horse you can complete by simply sticking pieces together! Parents or teachers can lightly sketch on construction paper, cut out the parts, and then stick them on with double-sided tape or glue to finish.

Use round stickers for the eyes, and draw the nose with a pen or crayon.

It’s a lovely project that can be adapted so infants to preschoolers can enjoy it.

Layering the construction paper also creates a 3D effect, making it a striking New Year’s card.

Give it a try!

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How about a New Year’s card idea that’s finished just by coloring? Drawing a horse’s entire body is difficult even for adults.

It’s not an animal we see every day, and capturing the head, torso, and legs in good balance all at once is quite a challenge.

But if you use a coloring-page illustration that’s already complete, all you need to do is add your favorite colors! Coloring is a classic activity for kids, so it should be fun to work on.

Once you’ve enjoyed coloring, make a smaller print using a color copier, and paste it onto your New Year’s card.

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Draw a cute horse! Tips for brush-pen illustrations

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Here’s a wonderful idea you can use when you want to depict a dynamic, lively horse! When children try it, it’s best for a teacher or guardian to first make a rough sketch and then have the kids trace it using a brush pen.

For children who are more motivated, prepare steps where they can draw their own sketch or add color—this can really spark their creativity.

If you explain how to handle the brush pen and go over the rules before starting, they can work safely and learn to take good care of the tools while they create!

A horse made with marble art

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Art sparks children’s creativity! Kids’ ideas and perspectives can sometimes reveal things adults might overlook or fail to notice.

This time, let’s use marbles, paper, and paint to create a dynamic, free-form horse face.

First, roll marbles dipped in black paint across the paper to make patterns.

Next, color in the areas that look like the horse’s face and mane with colored pens or paint to finish.

It looks like it’ll become a one-of-a-kind, original New Year’s card—no two pieces will be the same.

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Once children understand the steps, drawing may feel less intimidating and more approachable.

For kids who feel frustrated when their drawings don’t turn out as they imagined, breaking the process into step-by-step parts can help them work with confidence.

In infant classes, children can try coloring illustrations drawn by teachers or guardians and tracing lines.

In preschool classes, encourage children to draw first and then challenge themselves to finish by adding color.

Handprint art horse

Let’s send a lovely New Year’s card that captures your child’s growth with their handprints.

It’s a unique idea that uses children’s handprints to create the body of “Bullseye,” Woody’s trusty steed from the hugely popular film Toy Story, loved by kids and adults alike.

You can adapt it for babies through toddlers, making it perfect if you’ve been stuck for New Year’s card ideas.

You can also tailor it to your children’s ages by adding parts, sticking on pieces, or writing text, and the result is sure to be wonderful!