[Childcare] Summer wall display ideas: fun summer craft activities
When you think of summer, it’s the season packed with fun activities like summer festivals, swimming in the ocean, fireworks displays, and Tanabata.
You’ll want your wall displays to be wonderful, too, so they convey the joy of summer to the children.
In this article, we’ll share ideas for summer wall displays.
Alongside classics like the sea and fireworks, we’ll also introduce ideas that incorporate delicious summer foods and seasonal events.
There are ideas you can make together with the children, so they’re great to include as craft activities.
For older preschoolers, it might be nice to discuss last summer’s memories and choose a theme based on that.
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[Childcare] Summer wall display ideas. Fun summer craft activities (41–50)
Whale Shark Sticker Activity
Speaking of popular creatures at aquariums, whale sharks are a top favorite! Watching them glide leisurely in a huge tank really gives you a sense of the ocean’s vastness.
Let’s make a whale shark while having fun with stickers.
First, create the whale shark’s parts out of construction paper and glue them together.
Color the mouth area white, draw the face, then add patterns by sticking on white round stickers.
And that’s it—your whale shark is complete! You can also switch up the sticker colors to add your own personal touch.
corn
Let’s make a summer-only veggie! Here are some corn craft ideas.
What comes to mind when you think of summer vegetables? Corn, which often appears in anime and picture books, is perfect to make with kids.
You’ll need yellow origami paper, green origami paper, and crayons or pens.
For the step where you recreate the round shape of the corn, it’s reassuring to work together with a parent or teacher.
Also, drawing kernels on the finished corn will make it look even nicer!
stag beetle
A big hit with kids! Here’s a fun stag beetle craft idea.
Stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles are insects that children really admire.
This time, let’s make a stag beetle—famous for its large jaws—using origami.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.
It’s best to choose a color that matches the image of a stag beetle your child has in mind.
For steps where layers of paper need to be tucked in, it’s reassuring to work together with a parent or teacher.
We hope it turns into a wonderful creation that kids will be proud to show off to friends and family.
fish
Let’s try folding an origami fish.
Fish live in the water, so they’re one of those things that make us feel cool and refreshed.
First, fold the paper in half, then fold it in half again, and bring the two corners toward the center.
Now flip it over and again bring the two corners from the other side toward the center.
Next, fold it diagonally, then fold it in half with the white side tucked inside.
After that, just flip it over and draw an eye.
Try making fish in various colors and sizes.
Lining up lots of fish will make it feel even cooler.
watermelon
When it comes to summer-perfect fruit origami, watermelon is the classic choice.
Here, we’ll show you how to make a watermelon using just a single sheet of origami paper.
Simply fold along the edges in sequence and you’ll have a watermelon.
For a more realistic look, it’s best to stack a green sheet and a red sheet back-to-back before folding.
Once it’s finished, draw the seeds with a felt-tip pen or similar.
You could even try making a yellow watermelon.
Why not create a seasonal vibe by putting them on the wall or displaying them in your entryway?
Full-bloom Fireworks of Lace Paper
You can use lace paper as a stencil to paint very beautiful fireworks.
First, fold the lace paper and add patterns even to the parts without holes, then cut them out.
The more patterns you add, the more places the paint will stick, making it look more luxurious.
Once you’ve finished cutting, unfold it and lay it flat on black construction paper, then paint over the top.
Peel it off gently, and beautiful fireworks will appear.
Choosing brighter colors will create a more striking contrast with the black paper.
Give it a try!
Making sea creatures
Let’s make some sea creatures that can also be used for summer wall displays.
First, draw sea creatures on white drawing paper.
Make them fairly large; since these lines will be the outlines, you can use crayons that resist paint.
Once the drawing is done, use water-based color pens to draw random patterns on aluminum foil.
Place the foil on top of your sketch paper and rub; the pen colors will transfer onto the drawing, creating beautiful hues.
When it’s finished, cut around the outside of the picture.
The slightly blurred colors make for a very pretty and fun artwork.