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

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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 Nursery Schools and Kindergartens! Cherry Blossom Craft Ideas (21–30)

Cherry blossom stamp

It might be fun to try a cherry blossom stamp activity.

The idea is to use stamps shaped like cherry blossoms.

You could draw a tree and then use the stamps to make blossoms bloom on it—that would be lovely.

Adding unique features to the stamps might make it even more enjoyable.

For example, you could use eraser stamps or vegetable stamps.

Be mindful of how easy they are to hold as you prepare them.

Let’s have fun stamping and get everyone excited!

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Cherry tree made with construction paper

As a fun idea for coloring and drawing, making a “cherry blossom tree out of drawing paper” is also recommended.

First, prepare a sheet of drawing paper, roll it up, and tape it in place.

Next, cut it into the shape of a cherry blossom tree as it is.

Then, draw the petals freely and you’re done.

Try approaching it with a free, creative mindset.

You can stand the finished cherry blossom tree upright as a decoration.

You could even gather everyone’s creations to make a row of cherry blossom trees.

Have fun thinking about how to display them, too.

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Cherry blossom petal wreath

Origami [Cherry Blossom Petal Wreath]

Cherry blossom petal wreath

Make it with origami! Here’s an idea for a cherry blossom petal wreath.

All you need are eight quarter-size sheets of origami paper and glue.

The cherry blossom petals made from origami look adorably connected! Using just one shade of pink is nice, but it’s also lovely to mix in petals made from light pink or white origami paper.

Using traditional Japanese-patterned paper can change the vibe even more, so it’s highly recommended.

It’s a perfect idea to decorate your room wall or entryway!

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Cherry blossom tree made with paper cups

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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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Cherry blossom photo frame

I made a wall decoration—a cherry blossom photo frame—using just a paper plate and origami 🌸

Cherry blossom photo frame

This photo frame is decorated with origami cherry blossoms that convey the warm air of spring.

Cherry blossoms are strongly associated with milestones that come in spring, such as graduation and school entrance ceremonies, so they’re perfect for displaying photos that look back on memories.

Place the photo in the center of a paper plate and surround it with small origami cherry blossoms.

Pay close attention to the three-dimensional look of the blossoms, and pack them in so the base paper plate doesn’t show—that’s the key point.

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Cherry-blossom viewing craft

Here’s a craft idea for cherry-blossom viewing using paper plates and tissues.

Prepare a paper plate, tissue paper (flower paper), tissues, glue, paint, and brushes.

Start by gluing torn pieces of flower paper to the center of the paper plate, then continue gluing around the plate to add volume.

To evoke cherry blossoms, use a brush to add color to the tissues.

Finish by placing a photo of the child or an animal in the center of the paper plate.

You could also decorate the tissues with cherry blossom petals cut from construction paper, or add favorite foods related to hanami for an extra cute touch.

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Cherry blossom petals made with coffee filters

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Color with water-based markers! Let me show you how to make cherry blossom petals using coffee filters.

You’ll need white coffee filters, water-based markers, scissors, a spray bottle, and old paper like newspaper.

First, color the coffee filter with the water-based markers.

You can draw spirals, or straight lines vertically or horizontally.

Using 2–3 colors of markers lets you enjoy the blended effect! Next, spray the coffee filter with water.

Finally, once it’s dry, cut the coffee filter into petal shapes and you’re done.

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