[Childcare] Fun craft ideas and craft activities perfect for summer

Summer Seashells

Let’s make a seashell out of origami that captures the feeling of summer.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle twice, then unfold it once.

Fold the left and right corners in to meet the center line.

Fold those corners back outward, then fold the creases so they align with the center line.

Next, tuck the left and right corners up toward the center line so they go underneath the small triangle, and fold the tip of the small triangle slightly inward.

Finally, fold the top corner down to shape it like a shell, and you’re done.

Add patterns to make it cute!

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sunflower

[Origami] How to easily make a sunflower from a single sheet! A method kids can do too

Let’s make a sunflower—one of the iconic flowers of summer—using origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper.

Fold the paper in half into a square twice to make crease lines.

Once you have the creases, fold each corner toward the center.

Continue folding the paper in sequence from the outside toward the inside.

Finally, draw a pattern in the center of the sunflower with a felt-tip pen to finish.

It might be cute to make many of them and arrange them like a sunflower field.

Let’s brighten up the room with sunflowers!

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ice cream

[For 3-year-olds] Seasonal Origami: Ice Cream

Let’s make an original, refreshing ice cream that’s perfect for preschoolers, using just a single sheet of origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.

Then fold the left and right sides toward the center line.

Finally, glue it onto construction paper, add round stickers as toppings, and use colored pens to decorate to make a delicious-looking ice cream.

It’s also great to display indoors as a summer decoration.

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spotted seal

[Summer Origami] How to Fold a Spotted Seal with Voice Instructions ☆ Origami Spotted Seal Tutorial / Tatsukuri

Why not try making a ribbon seal with origami—its round body and beady eyes are so cute! It may look tricky, but it’s surprisingly easy.

If you start by creasing carefully, the rest of the steps will go more smoothly, so pay attention to each crease and work patiently.

There are many small steps, so when working with children, prepare large origami paper and fold together while checking each step—it’ll be smoother.

It’s also recommended to have photos or illustrations of real ribbon seals ready and show them to the kids before drawing the face and body markings.

Give it a try with everyone!

soft serve ice cream

[Origami] How to make soft-serve ice cream

Let me show you how to fold a soft-serve ice cream that’s perfect for hot summer days.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper to make it.

For the cone, make firm creases as you fold.

The step where you inflate the paper and flatten it might be tricky, so take your time and fold along together with gentle guidance.

Align the creases to form the cone shape, and that part is complete.

For the soft-serve top, wrap the folded paper around a pencil to curl it and set the shape—this adds more depth and makes it look more eye-catching.

It’s also fun to try different colors of origami paper.

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Juice on color film

[Summer Craft] Let’s Make Juice with Color Film, Sponges, and Round Stickers! [For 3-Year-Olds]

Let’s use colored film to make a translucent-looking juice craft.

First, cut construction paper into the shape of a cup.

Put paint on a sponge cut to a hand-held size and stamp to create patterns.

Once the paint dries, place round stickers at your preferred intervals.

Attach colored film, cut slightly smaller than the construction paper, over the pattern, and insert a straw made by folding origami—done! This cheerful, colorful patterned juice is perfect for indoor display and makes a refreshing craft project for hot summer days.

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5 Handmade Toys to Enjoy the Summer Festival

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Five handmade toy ideas to enjoy at a summer festival that shine in various booths! When you think of a summer festival, many people picture exciting fair stalls and prizes, right? Ideas like watermelon smashing, goldfish scooping, a fishing booth, ring toss, and target shooting are all wonderful.

Each is handmade with a warm feel and clever touches, so be sure to give them a try.

You can already picture the children’s sparkling smiles as they play with excitement.