[Childcare] Summer wall display ideas: fun summer craft activities

Sunflower with paper plates

Let's make sunflowers out of paper plates and let summer flowers bloom.

This is a sunflower you can make using a simple paper plate! First, color the rim of the plate yellow and cut it into petal shapes.

Next, prepare plenty of torn pieces of origami paper and stick them onto the center of the plate to finish.

Depending on your child’s age, let them handle the tearing of the origami or the cutting with scissors.

For the center of the plate, you can also try other techniques besides torn-paper collage—such as sponge stamping or marble rolling—to bring out the children’s individuality and make it even more fun.

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Drawing an ‘ocean’ with colored ice

[Summer Craft] Painting with Colored Ice! [For 1-Year-Olds]

Let’s take a peek into an underwater world using refreshing ice paints.

To make ice paint, place your favorite paints or food coloring into each section of an ice tray, add water on top, and mix.

Insert a stick to make a handle, then put it in the freezer until it freezes.

While the ice paint is freezing, draw sea creatures on white drawing paper using a white crayon.

Once the ice paint is ready, brush the colors over the paper with your drawing.

The areas you drew will repel the ice paint, and your picture will magically appear.

If the teachers at a daycare or kindergarten draw the pictures and let the children do the coloring, even very young kids can enjoy this activity with ease!

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Origami Shell / How to fold an origami seashell

This is an origami shell with a beautiful appearance.

It uses a single sheet of paper to represent a bivalve.

By adding accordion-like creases on the surface, you create a textured, three-dimensional effect.

Using white origami gives it a fresh look, while blue gives it a cool feel.

It would look great displayed with other sea-themed origami to evoke an ocean scene.

You could also use it as a wall decoration or even like a brooch.

Its simple look makes it easy to pair with all kinds of items and enjoy in various ways.

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Sea creatures made with paper chain links

Ocean-themed wall decor with paper chain rings for summer #shorts

Let’s use paper chains like the ones you see at birthday parties to make sea creatures! You can create animals using only paper chains, or use them as parts of your creations.

When used as parts, they can become the tentacles of octopuses, squids, or jellyfish, seaweed, or even fish scales.

By getting creative with how you link the loops, you can make starfish or shells using just paper chains, too.

Depending on the age group, it’s also a great idea to have the children help make the chains.

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Sea creatures

If you want to create a lively ocean scene, the best tip is to include lots of sea creatures! The easiest way is to cut out ocean animals directly from construction paper.

You can also repurpose materials like empty instant noodle cups or candy boxes.

To add a magical, underwater feel, try using raffia ribbon, glittery origami paper, or tissue paper.

It’s also a good idea to ask the children about their favorite sea creatures and incorporate those into the wall decorations.

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Sunflower Field Stamp

[Paint Craft] Make It with Toilet Paper Rolls! Sunflower Field Stamp / DIY Stamps

Why not make sunflower stamps that bloom with energy even on hot days? First, align the tips of about ten cotton swabs and bundle them with a rubber band.

Next, cut many 5 mm slits down to about one-third of a toilet paper roll, then flare them out.

Apply yellow paint to the flared section and stamp repeatedly on drawing paper, imagining sunflower petals.

Dab brown paint onto the bundled cotton swabs to stamp the seed center, and put green paint on your finger to stamp the leaves.

That’s it! The steps are simple, so even younger children can enjoy this activity.

It’s also fun to try a variety of colors.