How about incorporating a cute horsetail (tsukushi) motif into your wall display?
If you make lots of horsetails using various materials like origami, construction paper, or cardboard and decorate the wall, you’ll have a field of tsukushi in no time.
It will instantly give the nursery a spring-like atmosphere.
We’re also introducing motifs that can be displayed together.
With the teachers’ sense of style, you can arrange them in many ways, and it would be fun for several people to make motifs and combine them.
Create a wall display filled with the excitement of welcoming spring.
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[Perfect for spring] Things you’ll want to make in March! Wall display ideas with a horsetail (tsukushi) motif (1–10)
[Origami] 3D Horsetail
![[Origami] 3D Horsetail](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xPb4ryYUalc/sddefault.jpg)
How about a wall decoration idea featuring three-dimensional horsetails made from origami? The steps are simple.
First, crumple a sheet of beige origami paper, then cut it into a rectangle with scissors.
Next, knead it with your hands and roll it into a stick shape to make the stem.
Then, roll up a piece of brown origami paper to create the horsetail’s tip.
Finally, glue the two parts together, and you’re done! It’s great that you can make such cute, three-dimensional horsetails using just origami paper!
Cute horsetail (tsukushi) with an expressive face
A smiling face makes it extra cute—this expressive horsetail craft is a recommended idea that kids will love! You’ll need colored construction paper in orange, beige, green, black, and red.
First, use the orange paper to make the head of the horsetail.
Next, use the beige paper for the root part, and the green paper for the leaves; glue these three pieces together.
Finally, use the black paper to make the eyes, and the red paper to make the mouth and cheeks, attach them to the head—and you’re done!
[Tissue Paper Flowers] Rapeseed Blossoms and Horsetails
![[Tissue Paper Flowers] Rapeseed Blossoms and Horsetails](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l-1lzv7QCI4/sddefault.jpg)
Arrangements featuring rapeseed blossoms and horsetails made with tissue paper are also recommended.
First, pick up green, brown, and beige tissue paper at a 100-yen shop or similar.
Start by cutting a base sheet into the shape of a horsetail, then cut the tissue paper to match it.
Crumple the tissue paper to form the horsetail’s roots and head, then open it up and shape it.
Finally, scrunch up green origami paper, open it, cut it into the shape of rapeseed flowers, and place it alongside—voilà, a cute motif is complete! If you also make and arrange dandelions and rapeseed blossoms, it will turn into an even lovelier display.
Colorful horsetails made with drawing paper
When you think of the color of horsetails, most people picture brown.
But having everyone use the same color can be a bit boring, right? So let’s set aside the idea that “horsetails are brownish” and have the kids draw colorful horsetails in whatever colors they like! A drawing is a bundle of each child’s individuality.
They’ll surely come up with wonderful colors that adults could never imagine.
It would be great to have plenty of crayons, pens, paints, and other materials on hand so they can color freely with a variety of tools.
Marble Run by Tsukushi
Roll marbles to add fun colors to your horsetail (tsukushi) patterns! Prepare an empty box of a suitable size and place a sheet of construction paper inside.
Next, pour several colors of paint thinned with water into separate paper cups and soak the marbles in them.
Take the marbles out, put them in the box, and tilt the box diagonally to roll them around—soon you’ll have a one-of-a-kind, mysterious pattern! Once the paper dries, cut it into the shape of the tsukushi’s head, then combine it with the skirt (hakama) and stem pieces to complete your craft.
The naturally forming beautiful patterns will captivate the children!
3D Horsetail Made from Scrap Materials
We also recommend this eco-friendly horsetail craft idea that lets you recycle bento side-dish containers and toilet paper rolls.
First, prepare the containers from used frozen foods.
It’s best to choose a color as close to green as possible.
Wash, rinse, and dry the containers thoroughly.
Then attach them along the toilet paper roll, make the head parts out of yellow or orange construction paper, and draw the face.
If all the kids work together to make lots of horsetails and line them up, the result will be even cuter!
Horsetail wall decoration made with cardboard and yarn
Here’s an idea for a horsetail (tsukushi) wall decoration that lets you recycle leftover cardboard.
You can make it using only items you can get at a hundred-yen shop: cardboard, yarn, brown construction paper, clear tape, double-sided tape, and water-based markers! First, cut the cardboard into the shape of a horsetail.
Next, use clear tape to attach yarn to the cardboard and wrap it around to match the root area.
If you’re working with small children, using thicker yarn makes the process easier.
Finally, draw the horsetail’s face with a pen, and you’re done!