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[Childcare] Collection of snake craft ideas using various materials

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

We’re excited to introduce crafts for making snakes that wiggle adorably!

In this article, you’ll find ideas for creating snakes using various materials and recyclables like paper cups and paper plates.

Some children may not be fond of snakes, but we’ve included lots of craft ideas that make the most of snake-like features—such as their slithering movement and springy jumps—so please try making them together and have fun playing!

Because the items children make are treated as works or projects, we use the term “seisaku” (production/creation) in the text.

[Childcare] Snake Craft Ideas Using Various Materials (11–20)

Bero-bero snake

Home time with kids: Licky Licky Snake

Bero-bero snake

The snake’s mouth opens and closes! Here’s how to make a fun snake toy.

You will need colored construction paper, a black pen, and clear tape.

First, fold a long sheet of construction paper in half lengthwise and open it.

Then fold it in half horizontally so that the top side sticks out just a little.

From the bottom edge where the layers overlap, make vertical cuts upward.

Don’t cut all the way—leave a small part uncut.

Fold the paper in half vertically with the folded side on the outside.

Hold the part that sticks out with your hand and push and pull it; the cut section will open and close.

Finally, make the snake’s tongue from red construction paper and attach it with clear tape.

Draw the eyes with a black pen, and you’re done!

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Spinning Snake

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Let me introduce the twirly snake—its colorful look is super cute! Prepare chenille stems (pipe cleaners), googly eye stickers, a paper cup, a straw, scissors, and felt-tip pens.

Wrap a pipe cleaner around a felt-tip pen to shape the snake, then stick on the googly eyes to finish the snake.

Punch a hole in the lower side of the paper cup and insert a straw to complete the snake’s dance stage.

Place the cup upside down and set the pipe-cleaner snake on top.

When you blow through the straw, the snake on the stage starts to dance! A bendy straw is recommended.

Give it a try!

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced how to make snakes.

Depending on how you make them, you can create snakes that wiggle or even hop, so be sure to try making them with the kids and have fun playing together! We’ve also featured crafts that are great for outdoor play, so let’s make them and head outside!