[Childcare] Fun craft ideas and craft activities perfect for summer
Summer is full of fun events at daycares and kindergartens! With water play, festivals, and fireworks events, children really get a feel for the season.
Here, we’ll introduce craft ideas recommended for summer.
You can make all sorts of things like colorful fireworks, delicious-looking shaved ice, beautiful morning glories, and cute beach sandals.
These activities let you enjoy the summer atmosphere through crafting, so please use them as a reference! Some projects use unique techniques, so be sure to make fun summer memories together with the children.
Since the works created by children are regarded as artworks, the term “seisaku” (制作) is used in the text.
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[Childcare] Fun Craft Ideas and Craft Activities Perfect for Summer (21–30)
Pool cue air cannon
Let me introduce an air cannon made from a pool noodle that you can complete in no time.
Prepare a pool noodle, a balloon, a pom-pom ball, and vinyl tape, and let’s get started.
Cut the pool noodle, tie a knot at the mouth of the balloon, and then cut the top part of the balloon horizontally with scissors, leaving more material on the bottom section.
Fit the cut balloon onto the end of the pool noodle and secure it firmly with vinyl tape so it won’t come off—now it’s ready.
To launch, place a pom-pom ball inside and pull back on the balloon section, then aim upward and release.
The steps are simple, so it’s also recommended for busy teachers.
Juice on color film
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.
[Childcare] Fun craft ideas and craft activities perfect for summer (31–40)
Yacht game with caps
The “Bottle Cap Yacht Game,” where you compete by floating boats on water, is a clever craft that lets you enjoy heated matches using just plastic bottle caps and straws.
Put flags on color-coded caps—like red and blue—finish them in a yacht style, and float them in a water-filled container.
Blow through a straw to propel your yacht; if you get yours into the opponent’s territory first, you win! It’s easy to make, yet it sparks intense battles that demand strategy and focus.
As a craft you can enjoy with everyday materials, it’s an especially popular, recommended game among boys.
Paku-Paku Goldfish
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoiku.labo/video/7250014056122207490For the hot summer, a great recommendation for preschoolers is the “Munch-Munch Goldfish” origami.
Fold it, open it up, and move its mouth, and it looks just like a goldfish from a scooping game swimming around.
Use cool-colored origami paper for a fresh look that instantly boosts the summer vibe.
Once finished, kids can show their goldfish to friends or use them for pretend play—the possibilities are endless.
Many children get hooked and say, “I want to make another one!” fostering imagination while using their fingertips.
Display them on the wall to instantly create a nostalgic atmosphere.
It’s an origami idea full of seasonal charm—fun to fold, delightful to display, and memorable too.
Penguin you can make with two sheets of origami paper
I will show you how to make a cute penguin that feels cool for summer.
Prepare two sheets of origami paper, round stickers, and glue, and let’s get started.
We’ll begin with the penguin’s face.
Take one sheet of origami and fold one corner by about one third.
Flip it over, then fold the left, right, and bottom edges to form the shape of the penguin’s face.
For the body, fold the left and right sides of the origami diagonally, flip it over, then fold up the tip of the bottom section to finish.
Attach the face and body together, then add the beak, eyes, and facial expression to create your cute penguin.
Ice cream for 3-year-olds
Let me introduce a cold and tasty ice cream craft.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper, construction paper, crayons, and glue, and let’s get started.
Fold the origami paper in half.
Fold the left and right corners toward the center line.
Glue the finished ice cream cone onto the construction paper, and have the children draw the ice cream with crayons to complete it.
It’s also recommended to prepare round stickers or fruit stickers for toppings.
Be sure to try making this delicious-looking ice cream!
Stag beetles you can enjoy with a three-year-old
A summer favorite! Here are some stag beetle ideas you can enjoy with 3-year-olds.
Some preschools and families may already be raising stag beetles or rhinoceros beetles.
Many children are fascinated by their glossy texture and cool horns and jaws.
This time, let’s make a stag beetle out of origami.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color and a pen.
The steps are a bit complex, but the time spent experimenting together with parents or teachers will make wonderful memories.
Give it a try and include it in your activities!