[Childcare] Teru-teru bozu craft ideas

transparent teru teru bozu

Make it on a rainy day♪ Transparent Teru Teru Bozu

How about making a translucent teru teru bozu to blow away the damp, rainy-day blues? It’s simple to make, so even babies from 0 years old can enjoy it.

First, crumple some tissue paper or flower paper.

Next, put the crumpled paper into a clear plastic bag and secure the neck area with a rubber band.

If the plastic bag is large, trim the edges to adjust the size.

Finally, draw a face with a pen or add stickers, and you’re done! The vibe changes depending on the color of the paper you put inside, and making them with children brings out lots of personality and makes for a fun craft.

Give it a try!

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Teru Teru Bozu Pendulum Clock

[Kindergarten/Daycare] June Teru Teru Bozu Pendulum Clock Craft

To mark Time Day on June 10, how about making a teru-teru bozu pendulum clock? First, glue construction paper onto a milk carton to create the clock’s base.

Next, add clock hands and tick marks to a hydrangea flower made from construction paper.

Attach the hydrangea to the top of the milk carton, and a teru-teru bozu made from tissue to the bottom so it swings gently—and you’re done.

There are many steps until completion, so it’s best to spread the project over a few days.

Through the activity, it would be great if children can deepen their interest in seasonal flowers and in clocks.

Colorful teru teru bōzu

How to Make a Teru Teru Bozu [Easy and Cute Origami Craft to Make with Kids]

Let me show you how to make a festive, colorful teru-teru bozu that looks like it’s wearing a dress.

Cut three sheets of origami paper into different sizes and layer them, then glue them together.

Fold the stacked papers into an accordion, fold that in half, and glue the halves together.

Next, cut a circle out of construction paper, draw a face, and attach it to the accordion body to finish.

Cutting straight lines and circles is perfect scissor practice for children! When making the accordion folds, the three layers of paper are stacked, so press firmly with your fingertips to crease well.

Choose your favorite colors and create your own colorful teru-teru bozu.

It’s sure to brighten kids’ spirits!

Teru-teru bozu capsule toy

Here’s an idea for a teru teru bozu using a capsule toy.

This one is a maracas teru teru bozu! You can not only display it but also enjoy it as a musical instrument.

Put colorful beads inside the capsule toy and it’s sure to brighten your rainy-season blues! It could also be fun to try different sounds by adding bells or adzuki beans.

Make a hole in the capsule toy, thread through some raffia (Suzuran tape), and then split it into strands with your fingers.

It’s great for helping kids develop fine motor skills.

Stick on eye and mouth stickers for the face, add a ribbon, and your maracas teru teru bozu is ready! Try shaking it to the rhythm of a song!

A teru teru bozu made of a raincoat

Let’s try making a teru teru bozu wearing a raincoat.

Tasks like accordion folding and threading a string require fine motor skills, so this craft is perfect for older preschoolers.

It can also serve as good practice for tying bows as they get ready for elementary school.

For the raincoat, it’s great to let children choose construction paper in their favorite colors and freely draw pictures or patterns.

Teru teru bozu are often hung from the ceiling, but this version can actually stand up for display, so it would be fun to line everyone’s unique creations along the windowsill!

Paper plate teru-teru bozu

Let’s make a stylish teru teru bozu using paper plates.

We’ll also use a resist painting technique, so it’s perfect to display as children’s artwork.

First, fold a paper plate in half.

Next, draw on the folded plate with pastel crayons.

Once the kids have enjoyed drawing to their heart’s content, brush paint over the top.

Make the paint thin so it resists nicely over the pastel crayon areas.

Finally, attach eyes and a mouth to a pre-cut round piece of construction paper, combine it with the paper plate, and it’s done! These expressive teru teru bozu, brimming with each child’s personality, will turn out utterly charming.

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An origami teru teru bozu

[Origami] Easy! How to fold a Teru Teru Bozu ORIGAMI

Let’s try folding a teru teru bozu out of origami paper.

Since there are some detailed steps, this activity is suitable for children around 4–5 years old.

You can use origami paper of any color.

The white side on the back will show when it’s finished, so it’s a good chance to use colors kids don’t usually pick.

The key is to proceed carefully, checking each step one by one.

If there’s something you don’t understand, pause and ask a teacher or a friend—go at a pace where that’s easy to do.

There are parts where you’ll unfold at the end, so this is where kids can really put in their effort.

Once all the folds are done, draw a face with a pen and you’re finished! Being able to fold it will build confidence.

Have fun!

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