Lovely childcare

[Childcare] Strawberry craft ideas to enjoy in spring

Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

Many people probably think of strawberries as one of the motifs for spring crafts.

Since strawberries are a classic fruit that children love, they’re likely to be naturally interested in the motif itself.

In this article, we’ll introduce strawberry craft ideas using a variety of materials and expressive methods.

Choose ideas that suit children’s interests and developmental stages.

Also, don’t forget to set up the environment so children can express themselves freely.

Because the pieces children make are treated as artworks, the term is written as “seisaku” (制作) in the text.

[Childcare] Strawberry craft ideas to enjoy in spring (1–10)

[Origami] Strawberry with just three folds

Origami Strawberry [Super Easy] [Just 3 Folds] [Preschool Craft]

[Origami] Strawberry with just three folds

Here’s an idea for making a strawberry with just three folds of origami.

Fold the paper in half, then fold it in half again to form a square.

Finally, fold one corner inward to complete the strawberry fruit.

For the calyx (leafy top), cut another sheet of origami into thin strips, glue both ends together to make three teardrop shapes, and attach them to the folded corner of the strawberry.

You can even draw a face for the seeds to make it cute.

Make a few and hang them in your room to enjoy a mini strawberry-picking experience!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

[Strawberry Picking] Strawberries that are fun to play with

Work No.049: “Strawberry Picking at Home (2/2)” [Handmade Toy by a Nursery Teacher]

[Strawberry Picking] Strawberries that are fun to play with

Here’s a craft idea that lets you enjoy strawberry picking at home.

First, let’s make the strawberries.

Tear up some tissue paper and stuff it into a small bag, then seal the opening with tape.

Cut a calyx shape out of construction paper, punch out the center, thread the bag through that hole, and add black sticker “seeds” to finish the strawberry.

Hang a vine made from raffia (or curling) tape in the room, and clip the strawberries onto it with clothespins.

Give the children baskets or bags and let them pick their favorite strawberries.

Enjoy the tactile fun of tearing the tissue paper and working with different textures as you craft.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Bleed Painting: Fluffy Strawberry

[No paint needed] Make bleed-style art with water-based pens! How to draw a cute strawberry [Daycare/Kindergarten]

Bleed Painting: Fluffy Strawberry

Let’s make cute strawberries using a bleeding/blur painting technique.

This is also a great idea for spring wall displays.

First, prepare a coffee filter and draw on it with water-based markers.

For the seeds, use a white crayon.

They won’t stand out while you’re drawing, but they’ll show up later.

Once you’re done drawing, spray the filter with water to make the markers bleed.

After the coffee filter dries, stuff it with tissue and shape it into a strawberry using tape.

Attach a calyx made from construction paper, and you’re done!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

[Childcare] Strawberry craft ideas to enjoy in spring (11–20)

[Round Stickers] Simple Strawberry Craft

Handmade Cute Strawberry Craft

[Round Stickers] Simple Strawberry Craft

This is a simple strawberry craft idea using construction paper and origami paper.

Fold the construction paper in half and draw half of a strawberry.

Cut along the line with scissors; if a child is doing the cutting, staple the edges to keep the paper from shifting to make it easier.

In the same way, cut the leaves, calyx, stem, and flower from origami paper.

Glue all the parts together, and use round stickers to represent the seeds.

Finger stamping works for the seeds too.

Because the method is simple, there are lots of ways to customize it.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

[Cotton Swab Stamping] Strawberry Craft Activity for Ages 2 and Up

[Spring Craft] How to Make Strawberries with Cotton Swab Stamps! [Ages 2 and up] (ASMR-style video)

[Cotton Swab Stamping] Strawberry Craft Activity for Ages 2 and Up

Let’s try making spring-like strawberries using cotton swab stamping.

This is an idea that children as young as two can enjoy.

First, cut out strawberry shapes and their leafy tops from construction paper.

An adult should handle this step.

Have the children use cotton swabs and paint to represent the seeds.

Real seeds are dark, but using yellow or light pink also looks cute.

If you press too hard, the cotton swab may break, so gently dab the paint onto the paper.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

[Stamp Play] Fun Pom-Pom Strawberry Craft

[Strawberry Craft] A preschool teacher explains an easy way to make it using stamps!

[Stamp Play] Fun Pom-Pom Strawberry Craft

Here’s a creative idea for making strawberries using stamps.

You’ll make the stamp using a lactic acid bacteria drink container.

Cut a circle out of thick paper to match the size of the container’s bottom, and cut a felt strawberry that doesn’t extend beyond the thick paper.

Glue the thick paper to the bottom of the container, then glue the felt strawberry on top to complete the stamp.

Dip it in paint and stamp strawberries onto drawing paper.

Once the paint is dry, attach the vine and calyx cut into narrow strips.

For a 3D effect, apply glue only to both ends of the vine, twist it, and stick it on so it lifts slightly off the paper.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Plump, rolled-up strawberry

[Childcare Craft] Origami Craft “3D Strawberry” — Kindergarten, Nursery, May Origami, Elderly Care Recreation

Plump, rolled-up strawberry

Three-dimensional and fun! Here’s an idea for making plump, rolled strawberries.

You’ll need red origami or washi paper cut into half-circles, green paper cut into calyx (leaf-top) shapes, glue or double-sided tape, and a black crayon or pen.

It’s a great idea for when making flat strawberries feels boring.

Draw seed patterns on the half-circle paper, roll it into a cone, attach the calyx-shaped paper, and you’ve got a three-dimensional strawberry!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem