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

Papercraft watermelon

July Wall Decorations: “Watermelon” — A Simple Paper-Craft Bulletin Board for Summer

Perfect for a July wall display! Here’s a paper craft watermelon.

Get some construction paper, glue, scissors, and a stapler ready.

When cutting the watermelon using a template, staple the construction paper and the template together first—this keeps them from shifting and makes cutting easier.

For the seeds, using round stickers is also recommended.

When attaching the inner part of the watermelon to the outer rind, line up the fold lines and the edges.

Glue them together in a way that creates thickness.

A three-dimensional watermelon is sure to excite the children!

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Summer wall display using paints

Easy summer/July wall display craft! Add ○○ to paint to draw beautiful lines [Kindergarten/Preschool]

In summer, even if things get dirty, the laundry dries quickly, doesn’t it? Here are some summer wall art ideas using paint that are perfect for July.

Put paint on bubble wrap wrapped around a paper cup, and stamp it onto the center of a sunflower like a stamp.

The bubble wrap’s texture makes the sunflower look three-dimensional.

For the water yo-yos you often see at summer festival stalls, mix glue into the paint and gently flick the brush to add color.

You’ll get wonderfully accidental patterns.

You can display them however you like, but decorating them in a festival stall style for a summery feel is also recommended!

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Bamboo branches and decorations made of colored construction paper

Seasonal Wall Decorations Made with Colored Paper – July: Tanabata Bamboo and Ornaments

Here’s a great paper craft idea for displaying Tanzaku with your Tanabata wishes: bamboo branches and decorations made from colored construction paper.

Cut the construction paper to make each part.

If you shape the bamboo stems with a gentle roundness, they’ll look just like real bamboo—soft and rounded.

Use glue to attach the stems at an angle to add a sense of movement.

Fold each leaf in half to create a crease and give the whole piece a three-dimensional look.

Finally, attach the wish-written Tanzaku and bamboo ornaments to finish.

Adding paper chain loops will make it even more festive and perfect for Tanabata.

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T-shirt

Why not make some vibrant, summery T-shirts? If you turn it into an activity where you draw with colored ice, you can enjoy it together with children! First, cut white construction paper into the shape of a T-shirt.

Next, use colored ice to draw freely.

Using a variety of colors—red, blue, yellow, green, and more—will make for fun, expressive artwork.

Once you’ve finished drawing, let it dry.

When displaying them, we recommend hanging them on a string with clothespins to create a nice atmosphere.

You’ll end up with a lovely wall display that looks like laundry sparkling against the summer sky.

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Tissue paper fish and handprint crab

Let’s make fish and crabs using tissue paper and handprints! For the fish, first cut construction paper into a fish shape, then crumple some tissue paper and glue it on as scales.

Add eyes and other details, and the fish is done! For the crab, paint a child’s open hand with paint and stamp it onto construction paper.

Try stamping so that the thumbs become the eyes and the other fingers become the crab’s legs.

Once it’s dry, add eyes using construction paper or round stickers, and it’s complete! If you cover the artwork with clear plastic, it can look like an aquarium tank.

Give it a try with your kids’ adorable little hands!

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Fireworks in a cup

There are lots of colorful cups used to hold side dishes in bento lunches, right? Let’s make a wall decoration by imagining those side-dish cups as fireworks.

If you have cups with cute patterns or colors, you can simply apply glue to the bottom and stick them on as is—no problem! Cutting small slits around the edges will add a bit of liveliness.

It’s also a great idea to add stickers or draw on them.

Use black construction paper or poster paper as the background for the cups, and then add patterns around the cups with a white colored pencil or by using spattering techniques.

You’ll end up with brilliant, festive fireworks!

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Crab and Parasol

Let’s make a summer-perfect craft with crab and parasol motifs! A scene where a crab is enjoying a day at the beach is sure to spark children’s imaginations.

First, draw the sea on a sheet of construction paper as the base.

Choose either pastel crayons or paints depending on the children’s age.

Next, create the crab and parasol parts.

If the children can handle scissors well, let them do the cutting.

Prepare decorations for the parasol—such as round stickers or stamping—based on the children’s interests.

Glue all the parts together, and you’re done! You’ll end up with a wall display that almost lets you hear the sound of the waves.

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