[Childcare] Strawberry craft ideas to enjoy in spring
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.
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[Childcare] Strawberry craft ideas to enjoy in spring (11–20)
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!
A strawberry you can make with a basic folding method
Enjoy the different shapes that appear with different folding methods! Here are some strawberry ideas you can make with basic folds.
What you’ll need: two sheets of red origami paper, a backing sheet of construction paper, glue or double-sided tape, and crayons or colored pencils.
Origami is fascinating because you can use various folding techniques to create detailed, delicate pieces.
But even those delicate works start with the basics! This idea is recommended because it lets you learn basic triangular and square folds.
It also seems like good practice for matching your folds to the features of the motif you want to create!
strawberry
Let’s make it with a single sheet of origami! Here are some strawberry ideas.
All you need is origami paper in red or pink, plus crayons or colored pencils.
Strawberries, a favorite among children, are in season from March to late April in spring.
Many preschools and households probably do food education activities with a strawberry theme, right? Let’s try making a strawberry out of origami—one bite of a real strawberry fills your mouth with juice, and its sweet aroma and flavor are so appealing.
This idea is recommended because the steps are simple.
After you finish, use crayons or colored pencils to color the calyx and the seeds.
Square Strawberry
Perfect for early spring when children have just entered the 3-year-old class! Here’s a fun idea for making square strawberries.
You’ll need red or pink origami paper, green crayons or colored pencils, and black crayons or colored pencils.
Some children may feel intimidated by complicated origami folds.
First, let’s enjoy folding and playing with origami together with parents or teachers in a relaxed, fun way! This idea has few steps, is simple and easy to follow, and is great as a starting point for origami.
Give it a try together!
Strawberries made with torn-paper collage
Let’s create using our fingertips! Here are some ideas for making strawberries with torn-paper collage.
You’ll need red origami paper, patterned origami paper, a backing sheet, glue or double-sided tape, scissors, flower-shaped cut paper, and strawberry calyx-shaped cut paper.
Use your fingertips to boldly tear the origami! It’s fun that the sound changes depending on how fast you tear.
Even things that seem obvious to adults can deepen the activity when you enjoy children’s discoveries as you work together.
Paste the torn pieces onto the backing sheet, then have a caregiver or teacher cut the sheet into a strawberry shape with scissors to finish.
It’s also great if the children can glue on the strawberry calyx themselves.
Three-dimensional strawberry decoration
Let’s make it with origami! Here are some ideas for a three-dimensional strawberry decoration.
You’ll need origami paper, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Let’s easily create the strawberry’s plump, distinctive shape with origami.
Since you’ll use origami paper cut in half, the preparation is simple—that’s part of the appeal.
When cutting green origami paper to make the calyx (leafy top), children’s individuality is sure to shine.
Because scissors are used, be sure to work in an environment where parents or teachers can watch over the activity safely.
[Childcare] Strawberry craft ideas to enjoy in spring (21–30)
Strawberry Pocket
Carry snacks and small items with you! Here are some ideas for a strawberry pocket.
All you need is red or pink origami paper and crayons or colored pencils.
The front features a cute strawberry with a leafy top, while the back is a pouch-style pocket—such a unique idea.
It’s perfect for yourself or as a small gift for someone.
Some of the folding steps are a bit tricky, so it’s best to work on it together with a parent or teacher.
Give it a try and have fun making it!