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Craft activity ideas that parents and children can enjoy together during a preschool observation day

Preschool observation day is when guardians come to see how their children are doing at daycare or kindergarten.

It’s an event that not only the children but also their guardians look forward to.

Many teachers may be thinking, “We want to make observation day a special time that parents and children can enjoy together!”

So this time, we’re sharing recommended craft ideas for observation day.

We’ve gathered plenty of project ideas that parents and children can enjoy together—memorable keepsakes, toys you can play with after making them, and instruments that make sounds.

Everything can be made easily with familiar materials, so please use these as a reference!

We hope your observation day will be full of smiles and deepen the bond between parents and children.

Ideas for craft activities that parents and children can enjoy together during nursery/preschool observation (21–30)

Pool cue keychain

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I put all the materials and tips together here 👇🏻 (Follow before you forget ▶︎ @sayacky_be.child) ⁡ ▫️Materials▫️ ・Pool noodles (Yellow is recommended! Seria) ・Lacquer spray (Brown! DAISO) *I also tried beige and white, but sorry 🙏🏻 ・White glue sticks (DAISO) ・Rhinestone stickers, etc. (Mine are from Seria) ┈┈┈┈┈Keychain materials from here┈┈┈┈┈ ・Mini fork (Mine is from Seria) ・Clear glue sticks (DAISO, Seria) ・Jump rings (Mine are from Seria) ・Keychain hardware (Mine is from Seria) ・Any decorations you like ⁡ ▫️Tools, etc.▫️ ・Utility knife & cutting mat ・Scissors ・Empty Chip Star can (if you have one!) ・Hot glue gun (craft store, hardware store, also at DAISO) ・Cardboard box (to protect surroundings when spraying) ・Rubber gloves (to protect hands when spraying) ┈┈┈┈┈Keychain tools from here┈┈┈┈┈ ・Awl or ice pick ・Something to heat with, like a lighter ・Cork board (as a base for making holes) ・Pliers, etc. (if you have them) ⁡ ▫️Tips▫️ ⚠️Read the usage precautions on the back of the lacquer spray carefully and use it outdoors, away from fire, with an adult! ・The pool noodle texture looks so real★ If adults do the prep and spraying, the kids can decorate however they like and use them for pretend play ♡ ・You can use glue mixed with paint instead of a glue gun ◎ It may just take longer to dry. ・I put mine in Madeleine paper cups (Seria), and set them on a tray (Seria) and wire grid (Seria)! ⁡ ⁡ ⋆┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋆ ⁡ Nice to meet you! “Let’s be kids together♪” I’m Sayacky, a nursery teacher and mom of two ♡ ⁡ I share play ideas that make both kids and former kids feel excited—together! ⁡ Please follow me☆ ⁡ @sayacky_be.child ▲See other posts here ໒꒱ ⁡ ⁡ ⋆┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋆#Sayakki-World#HandmadeToys#Childcare CraftingCraft Play#Childcare topic#AtHomePlay#StayHomeTime#100-yen shop DIYSimple craftKids' crafts#DonutsKeychain making

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Let me introduce a cute pool-noodle donut keychain.

Prepare a pool noodle, scissors, spray paint, a hot glue gun, white glue sticks, a small fork, and a keychain chain, then let’s get crafting.

Cut the pool noodle to the size of the donut you want.

The key is to trim off the edges to round them out and shape it nicely.

Spray it with your preferred color and let it dry.

For a 3D effect, use the hot glue gun to drizzle glue over the dried donut base like chocolate sauce.

Sprinkle on beads or other toppings, insert a small fork and secure it with adhesive, attach the keychain chain, and you’re done!

galaxy jar

How to Make a Galaxy Jar [Parent-Child Craft]: How to Make a “Bottled Universe.”
galaxy jar

It’s a craft that compresses outer space into a tight little bottle—full of romance and wonder! It’s perfect for time at home, and not only kids but their caregivers will likely find themselves totally absorbed.

Since children will be handling it, use a plastic bottle instead of a glass one for safety.

Pack as much craft cotton as you can into the bottle, then pour in water.

Next, load the tip of a brush with your favorite watercolor paint and, as if poking into the gaps in the cotton, move the brush side to side to add color.

If you mix too many colors it can get muddy, so we recommend blending about two colors.

Adding glitter or star-shaped sequins makes it look even more magical!

Decorating tambourines is fun

Let's Play with the Rhythm of Handmade Instruments! Plate Tambourine
Decorating tambourines is fun

Here are some fun ideas for decorating tambourines.

You’ll need two paper plates, straws, scissors, tape, a pen, and masking tape.

Put the cut pieces of straw between the paper plates, press them together, and seal the edges with tape and masking tape—that’s it! Use pens in your favorite colors to draw expressions on the tambourine.

It’s also fun to give the front and back different expressions, like a smiling face on one side and a sleeping face on the other.

The simple method makes it easy for kids to follow, which is part of its charm!

Lantern-style memo stand

Lantern-style memo stand | Great for Mother’s Day crafts ❣️ | #preschoolteacher #shorts
Lantern-style memo stand

Make it with a plastic cup! Here’s an idea for a lantern-like memo stand.

A memo stand is an item used to hold memos or cards upright.

It’s handy for placing on a shelf or table to keep memos organized and easy to see! Since it’s handmade, it’s both practical and warm in feel.

You’ll need a plastic cup, transparent origami paper, scissors, glue, a craft knife, and a message card.

If you turn on a light inside the plastic cup, it looks lovely—just like a lantern!

Curling Bingo Game

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Make it with paper cups! Here’s an idea for a curling bingo game.

Curling is the sport where you slide heavy stones across an ice rink and try to place them as close as possible to the center of a target area called the house to score points, right? This time, let’s use paper cups as the stones and set the house as a 3×3 grid to enjoy a bingo-style game.

Split into two teams and, like tic-tac-toe, adjust your force and control your direction to line up three in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.

Handmade Whac-A-Croc

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A handmade Whac-A-Gator game by a newly graduated teacher made its debut at the pretend summer festival! It was so much fun!#Summer FestivalRole play#Nursery schoolWani Wani Panic lol

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Great for kids trying it for the first time! Here are some ideas for making your own Whac-A-Gator game.

Whac-A-Gator is the game where crocodiles pop out of holes at random and you hit them with a hammer, right? This time, let’s try making a homemade version.

You’ll need cardboard or empty boxes, colored construction paper, plastic ribbon, milk cartons, tape, and more.

It looks like you can make the hammer with a paper cup and disposable chopsticks! It’s sure to be a popular station that children from infant to preschool classes can enjoy.

miniature food

[Miniature Food] Even little kids can do it!!! Tips video ⭐
miniature food

Make it with clay! Here are some miniature food ideas.

These unique ideas are perfect for children’s food education.

By crafting food that looks almost real with their own hands, kids can deepen their interest in and understanding of food and ingredients.

For example, as they observe to match the colors of vegetables and fruits to the real thing and look for shapes and features, natural conversations like “This one is green,” or “What kind of nutrients does it have?” are likely to emerge.

Through making miniature foods with clay, children may also cultivate an appreciation for eating and learn the importance of food.