Preschool: Lantern craft ideas to make in summer!

Cute watermelon lantern

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Cute, plump watermelon lantern 🍉 ✎ Materials • Construction paper (green) • Origami paper (red) • Paper tube • Paint (black) • Cotton swabs ✎ How to make • On a piece of red origami paper cut to the size of the paper tube, paint the seeds with black paint • Cut the green construction paper into six strips, each 2 cm wide • Draw the watermelon stripes and cut along the lines • Wrap the red origami paper around the paper tube and glue it • Attach the green construction paper to the tube, and it’s done! This is a craft I’ve always wanted to try 🍉 We did it with the 4-year-old class (^^) I kept what we were making a secret, and while they were dotting black spots on the red origami paper, I asked, “What do you think we’re making?” and they all cheerfully answered, “A ladybug!” 🤍 (lol) Once they started drawing stripes on the green construction paper, they realized, “Ah! It’s a watermelon!” ✌🏻ChildcareNursery teacher / Childcare worker#Nursery schoolwatermelonWatermelonSummer Craft#Tanabata Craft#Tanabata decorationsTanabata decorationsPaper lanternProductionworkBaketakun

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Fun craft time! Here’s a cute watermelon lantern idea.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to make lanterns together with children.

You’ll need construction paper, origami paper, a toilet paper roll, paint, cotton swabs, and more.

Dab black paint with a cotton swab onto red origami paper like a stamp.

You can also use round stickers for this step, so choose based on the child’s age and development.

The rounded shape is adorably charming, isn’t it?

[Ages 3 and up] Origami Lantern

[Origami] Lantern Decoration for Tanabata Made Together with a 3-Year-Old

This is a simple lantern you can make just by folding origami.

Try making lots of them using different colors of paper.

First, fold the paper into quarters, then unfold it.

Next, with the white side facing up, fold both edges into narrow strips.

Then flip it over and fold both sides toward the center crease.

Turn the paper vertically, flip it over, and fold the top and bottom sections into 2 cm-wide bands, then fold them back again to half that width.

Finally, flip it over and squash-fold the corners.

The squash folds are very delicate work, so an adult should do them.

The simplicity actually makes for a stylish lantern.

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[Age 5] Toilet paper roll lantern

[Craft] Simple and cute! Four types of Tanabata decorations 🎋✨

Let’s have fun making lanterns using toilet paper rolls and origami.

Since the origami pattern becomes the lantern’s design, it’s a good idea to prepare various patterns so children can choose their favorites.

First, fold the origami paper in half; after folding the edge, use scissors to make fine slits, being careful not to cut through the edges.

Teachers, please draw guide lines to help.

Once you unfold the paper, attach one edge to the toilet paper roll.

Adjust the paper so the slits spread out nicely, then attach the other edge as well.

You can make lots of them and sell them at a pretend shop, too.

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Easy-to-understand lantern

Simple Origami “Lantern” Folding Method ~How to Make Summer Festival Origami~ [Easy-to-Understand Voice Guide] | Origami Japanese Lantern

Let’s fold a paper lantern, the kind you often see at summer festivals.

First, fold the origami paper in half, then fold back about 1 centimeter at the top and bottom.

Next, fold it vertically, and fold both sides inward toward the center crease so they face each other.

Then make a small reverse fold, fold the corners into triangles, and form the colored-edge side into a ring and flatten it.

That’s it—you’re done! It’s fun to add a pattern in the middle, and using multicolored origami will give you a vibrant lantern.

Give it a try!

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Lantern shade made with orizome (fold-dyeing)

At-Home Kids’ Atelier: “Orizome (2) – Let’s Make a Milk Carton Lantern!” [Yagawa Children’s Center]

Here, we introduce how to make a lovely lantern using origami-dyed paper and a milk carton.

It’s convenient to light it from the inside with a flashlight.

First, make a slit partway down the milk carton and cut it with scissors.

Use the top half and peel off the printed layer from the body.

After peeling, glue the spout of the carton closed.

Next, tear the dyed paper into pieces and stick them onto the carton.

Once the paper is attached, brush a layer of diluted glue over the entire carton to finish.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Watermelon Lanterns (For Teachers)

Introducing how to make a Tanabata decoration lantern! We made a watermelon lantern out of construction paper! Why not try making it as a decoration for summer festivals in July and August? [Tsukuru-mon]

If you’re going to the trouble of making a lantern, try creating a masterpiece that only you could make.

A watermelon lantern captures the colors and patterns so well it looks just like the real thing! The kids will be amazed by the result.

First, crease a sheet of red construction paper and draw in the watermelon seeds.

Next, prepare green construction paper to make the outside of the lantern.

Cut slits so it will puff out into a round shape.

Tear navy or black construction paper into thin strips with your fingers and paste them onto the green paper.

Finally, combine the red and green papers and shape them into a lantern.

When you can make such a lovely lantern, you’ll want to show it off to the kids!

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[Transparent Origami] Sparkling Lantern

Lanterns made with transparent origami are perfect for summer events like pretend festivals.

First, prepare two clear plastic cups.

Have the children stuff them with transparent origami paper.

The finished result looks prettier with a variety of colors, so create an environment where they can freely choose the paper.

Align the rims of the two cups and secure them with tape.

Let the children stick star stickers around the outside.

For the finishing touch, the teacher can attach black construction paper bands to the top and bottom—and it’s complete! You can display it as is or hang it from a high place to enjoy.

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