[Childcare] Recommended crafts and activities for March, such as Hina Matsuri (Doll’s Festival) and cherry blossoms

March · Handprint/Footprint Craft

[Rainbow Art] Introducing 3 Types of March Handprint Crafts!! ~For 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-Year-Olds~ [Nursery School/Kindergarten]

The ticklish, fun feeling of painting their hands is sure to get kids excited! If you keep a handprint craft each year as a record of their growth, their families will love it too.

To make it, simply cut out the handprint along its outline and paste it onto a backing sheet along with other parts.

Prepare methods suited to the children’s ages and abilities—for example, pasting pre-cut parts prepared by the teacher, drawing their own pictures, or using a sponge with paint to stamp and create a rainbow.

You’ll also catch a glimpse of each child’s individuality through their use of color, making it an enjoyable time for teachers as well.

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Japanese bush warbler

[Made with One Sheet of Origami] Easy and Cute Bush Warbler (Facing Left) Folding Tutorial ◇ Origami Japanese Bush Warbler — Spring Little Bird, Uguisu ◇

‘Hoo-hokekyo!’ You can almost hear the beautiful song of the Japanese bush warbler! Let me show you an idea for making a bush warbler out of origami.

All you need is origami paper, black round stickers, and a white pen.

The bird you’ll make with this idea has a round silhouette that captures the warbler’s charm—so cute! If you also make plum blossoms from origami or construction paper and display them together with your origami warbler, it creates a lovely, atmospheric scene.

Give it a try and have fun making it!

Hanging weeping cherry (branch)

Kimie Gangi: “Weeping cherry blossoms” made with tissue paper and a vinyl umbrella #hangable #tissuepaperart #goshikizuru #shidarezakura #cherryblossom #sakura #diycrafts #seasonaldecor

Great for events too! Let me share an idea for a hanging weeping cherry blossom decoration.

You’ll need a clear plastic umbrella, string, tape, glue, a stapler, scissors, pink tissue paper, and light pink tissue paper.

First, use the two colors of tissue paper to make cherry blossoms.

If you trim them into a forked shape with scissors, you can capture the characteristic look of cherry blossom petals! Next, glue the tissue paper blossoms onto the string.

Finally, tape them to the clear umbrella and you’re done.

It’s portable too, so give it a try!

Hinamatsuri Panel Theater

[How to Perform Video] Hinamatsuri All-Stars / Kanako Momono

How about enjoying a panel theater themed around Hinamatsuri on March 3? When we think of Hinamatsuri, the image of displaying Hina dolls is very strong, but do you know the roles of the figures who surround the Emperor and Empress dolls? Through the panel theater, let’s learn why the Three Court Ladies and the Five Musicians are there and what roles they play.

Try incorporating not only the dolls but also traditional items associated with Hinamatsuri—like hishi-mochi—into the story.

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Sensory Bottle Made with Cherry Blossom Petals

Spring “sensory play”: a cherry blossom sensory bottle #cherryblossom #babytoys #sensoryplay #hanami #shorts #sensoryplay #educational #kids

When you think of spring, many of you probably picture cherry blossoms.

Cherry trees in full bloom are dazzling, yet their petals fall quickly, giving them a fleeting, delicate charm.

This time, we’ll show you how to make a sensory bottle that lets you enjoy the beauty of sakura for a long period.

It’s very easy to make: simply put liquid laundry starch and cherry blossoms into an empty bottle, then secure the lid with glue—and you’re done.

Adding cotton balls or beads is also recommended.

Take your time to relax and be soothed as you watch the cherry blossoms gently drift and sway.

A wall display of cherry blossoms that sway in paper cups

[Craft Idea] Cherry Blossom Festival wall decoration made with origami and paper cups, swaying in the spring breeze — Spring wall decorations (April, senior recreation, day service, occupational therapy)

The key points are the calm atmosphere and the beautiful cherry blossom petals! Here’s an idea for a wall decoration with cherry blossoms that sway using paper cups.

Cherry blossoms are the symbol of spring, right? They also represent beauty and fleetingness, and this craft idea perfectly fits that image.

Try making it together with children.

You’ll need origami paper, tissue paper, thick paper, paper cups, chiyogami (patterned paper), paper tape, and so on.

Making lots of cherry blossoms will create a gorgeous finish, so it’s great if everyone can work together! Take this opportunity to give it a try.

Cherry-blossom viewing craft

Speaking of spring, it’s the perfect season to enjoy cherry blossom viewing.

Here’s a fun craft for hanami using paper plates and tissues.

Prepare tissues, paint, tissue paper, paper plates, construction paper, and glue.

Stick torn pieces of tissue paper in the center of the paper plate to create volume, then glue tissues around the edges.

Add paint to the tissues to instantly create a cherry-blossom vibe.

Finish by placing a photo of a favorite animal or a child in the center! You can also change the background colors to your liking for a more original look.