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[Childcare] Recommended for nurseries and kindergartens! Cherry blossom craft ideas

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

Spring has arrived, and it’s the season when cherry blossoms bloom.

How about enjoying some cherry-blossom-themed crafts with the children?

Here, we’ve put together ideas for cherry blossom crafts that are great for early childhood education.

There are plenty of ideas using a variety of materials, so try choosing ones that suit the children’s ages.

As you soak up the hanami mood and create colorful cherry blossom pieces, you might be surprised by the children’s unexpected creativity.

Enjoy the arrival of spring with the children—hands busy and hearts excited.

[Childcare] Recommended for nurseries and kindergartens! Cherry blossom craft ideas (1–10)

Easy, relaxed cherry blossom origami

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Easy, relaxed cherry blossom origami

By changing how you make the cuts, you can create two types of cherry blossoms! First, fold the origami paper in half vertically and make an X-shaped crease on one side.

Fold the paper from the uncreased side toward that X crease, open it halfway, then fold up from the creased edge toward the part you just folded.

Fold the whole thing in half again, and you’re ready! For the first type, cut along a shape like cherry blossom petals and open it up as is.

For the second type, after making the petal cuts, add a cut in the center shaped like cherry blossom pistils.

When you open it, you’ll have a cherry blossom with pistils in the middle!

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Easy! Origami Cherry Blossoms

“Graduation and Entrance Ceremony Spring Origami” Easy! Origami Cherry Blossoms (For Kids!) · Origami Cherry Blossoms

Easy! Origami Cherry Blossoms

Let’s decorate for graduation and entrance ceremonies with lots of easy-to-make cherry blossoms! Prepare smaller origami paper and first fold it in half to make a triangle.

Fold it into a triangle once more, then open that triangle into a pocket shape to form a square on both sides.

Fold along the crease back into a triangle, then make a slit on one of the long, narrow corners and open it up one step.

From the area where the origami layers are thickest, make a slight crease toward the slit, and use this crease as the axis to open the whole piece.

If you open it top and bottom first, then left and right, your cherry blossom will be complete.

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Perfect for walls too! Origami cherry tree

[Origami] Easy! Cherry Blossom Tree - How to Make an Origami Cherry Blossoms

Perfect for walls too! Origami cherry tree

Have each child make one cherry blossom tree so we can turn the room into a famous cherry blossom spot! Prepare five small origami sheets (7.5 cm × 7.5 cm) for the cherry blossoms and one brown origami sheet cut in half (15 cm × 7.5 cm).

For the cherry blossoms, fold the square in half vertically, make X-shaped crease lines on one side, then fold it along those creases into a triangle-like shape.

Next, draw a petal-like outline, cut along the line, and open it up to complete a cherry blossom.

Make five of these.

For the tree trunk, take the brown origami, fold it in half and open it, then fold both ends toward the center, and slightly flare out the root area—done! Glue the cherry blossoms onto the tree to finish.

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[Childcare] Recommended for daycare and kindergartens! Cherry blossom craft ideas (11–20)

Cherry blossom art made with paper clay and tissue paper

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Age-based craft ideas posted daily. See more crafts from my profile! ▷ @levwell_hoikushi Press tissue paper into air-dry clay to create fluffy, gorgeous cherry blossoms. While feeling the softness of the clay, it’s fun to see the tissue gently expand with each press—so engaging that little hands won’t want to stop. This craft is perfect for 4-year-olds. Which other spring flowers could you make with this technique? Share your ideas in the comments! Craft goals: • Enjoy fingertip sensations by exploring the textures of clay and tissue paper • Build focus through repeated pressing motions • Become familiar with the feeling of spring through making cherry blossoms Materials (stores where purchased): • Construction paper (Daiso) • Air-dry clay (Daiso) • Pink tissue paper (Amazon) • Thin stick (like a chopstick) (Daiso) • Parts (tree trunk) How to make it Steps for the teacher: 1) Pre-cut the tissue paper into small pieces 2) Glue the tree trunk onto the base sheet 3) Knead the clay into a ball 4) Flatten the clay on the base sheet 5) Place tissue paper on top of the clay 6) Use the stick to press the tissue into the clay 7) Let dry to finish Target age: 4 years and up Difficulty: Medium Craft time (approx.): 10–15 minutes Age-based ideas updated regularly! Follow and check out other posts ▷ @levwell_hoikushi Nursery crafts Cherry blossom craft Spring craft For 4-year-olds March craft
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Speaking of spring, it’s all about cherry blossoms! Let’s try making cherry blossoms using brightly colored pink tissue paper.

Be sure to cut the tissue paper into small pieces in advance.

Create a tree trunk from brown construction paper, place a ball of clay, and flatten it from above using a clear file.

After placing the tissue paper on the clay, use a thin stick like a chopstick to press the tissue paper into the clay.

By pressing in lots of tissue paper, you’ll create cherry blossoms in full bloom.

This craft lets you enjoy both the step of cutting construction paper with scissors and the tactile feel of the clay and tissue paper.

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Cherry blossom tree made with paper cups

[Graduation Ceremony & Entrance Ceremony] Recreating Cherry Blossoms! Paper Cup Tree [Spring Craft]

Cherry blossom tree made with paper cups

Cherry blossoms that look like popcorn are super cute! You can enjoy making a three-dimensional cherry tree with kids using paper cups—just tear and roll the paper.

Tape two paper cups together bottom-to-bottom after covering them with brown construction paper, then cut several slits into the side of one cup and open it out.

Tear pink tissue paper into suitable pieces, roll them into balls, and stick them onto the opened section to create a fluffy cherry tree.

Next, fix a toilet paper roll with slits cut into it inside the paper cups, and attach more tissue paper there as well.

With that, your cherry tree in full bloom is complete!

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Sakura made with decalcomania

Creation: “Let’s Play with Decalcomania” [Art Activity · Easy Craft · Decalcomania]

Sakura made with decalcomania

Sakura made with decalcomania, which comes from the French word for transfer and is used as an art technique.

Because the work reveals vivid patterns, children can feel both fun and surprise.

First, prepare an illustration cut into the shape of cherry blossom petals.

Next, load a brush with paint and color only half of the illustration.

The key here is to add a gradient or vary the colors.

Then fold the paper down the center of the illustration and press firmly with your hands to transfer the pattern.

Finally, open the illustration, and if the pattern has appeared, it’s complete.

Try this craft idea—the illustration changes every time you make it.

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Stamps are fun! Cherry blossom tree

This craft is perfect for spring: making a cherry blossom tree.

Inflate a plastic bag with air, dab it with paint, and stamp it onto drawing paper.

Because the shape changes a little with each stamp, kids can enjoy the excitement of wondering, “What kind of cherry blossoms will bloom?” It requires no complicated prep and easily captivates children.

Use each child’s handprint to create the tree trunk.

While feeling the arrival of spring, why not have everyone joyfully make cherry blossoms together? It also makes a lovely seasonal wall decoration.

It will spread that happy “I did it!” feeling among the children.

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