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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)

Wiggly Snake Made from Empty Containers

Just connect empty containers♪ and the stretchable toy is complete

Wiggly Snake Made from Empty Containers

Here’s how to make a stretching snake toy by connecting empty containers! You’ll need a 60 cm elastic cord, four lactic acid drink containers, permanent colored markers, and eye parts.

First, punch a hole in the bottom of each drink container using an awl or similar tool.

Thread the elastic through the holes to connect the containers, then tie the elastic about 10 cm from the end where it comes out of the container’s mouth.

Pull the elastic from the opposite end, tie it at the bottom side, trim any excess with scissors, and draw snake patterns with the markers to finish.

For easy eyes, using round stickers is recommended.

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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!