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

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

March, when you can feel spring arriving.

The warm, sunny spring weather naturally lifts the spirits, doesn’t it?

This time, we’ve gathered recommended craft ideas perfect for March.

From events like Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) and graduation ceremonies to seasonal themes such as cherry blossoms, butterflies, and strawberries, there are plenty of ideas that capture the feeling of spring!

Before you start making things, we recommend going on a walk with the children to see and touch the charming spring plants and insects unique to the season.

It will surely expand their image of spring and help them create wonderful works!

Display what you make around the room and fully enjoy the spring atmosphere.

Because items made by children are treated as “works,” we refer to them as “seisaku (制作)” in the text.

[Childcare] Recommended March crafts and activities—Hinamatsuri, cherry blossoms, and more (51–60)

Butterfly made from a toilet paper roll

[Spring Craft] March–April Butterfly Craft Tutorial – Decorations for Entrance and Graduation Ceremonies (Nursery/Kindergarten)

Butterfly made from a toilet paper roll

This is a colorful butterfly wall decoration that you can easily make with a toilet paper roll.

Wrap the roll with your favorite color or patterned origami paper and fold any excess inward.

Cut wings from colored construction paper, draw patterns on them, and attach them to the roll.

Curl a pipe cleaner to make antennae and secure it inside the roll.

Finally, add round stickers for the eyes—and you’re done! Prepare a variety of colorful origami papers, stickers, and pens so kids can enjoy creating their very own original butterflies.

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Corsages for kindergarten graduates

[Daycare Craft] Corsages to Gift Graduates

Corsages for kindergarten graduates

March is graduation season for kindergartens! How about teachers handcrafting bright and cute corsages to adorn the children—the stars of the ceremony? First, cut a paper doily in half and fold it to a suitable size.

Make a flower, stem, and leaves out of origami paper, then attach them to the inside and outside of the doily, adjusting the balance as you go.

Next, add a ribbon in the center, reinforce the back with a piece of cardstock, and attach a safety pin—done! Corsages filled with the teachers’ heartfelt care are sure to delight both the children and their parents.

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Honey and Clover

Here’s a wall decoration idea featuring clovers that start blooming around March and ladybugs that announce the arrival of spring.

Most clovers we see are three-leaf, but it’s said you’ll be lucky if you find a four-leaf clover.

If you’re making a clover wall, it would be fun to include one or two four-leaf clovers among the three-leaf ones as a little surprise! Ladybugs made in red or yellow will pair nicely with the green clovers.

If you’re making this for early childhood settings, having the children become “ladybugs” and help create it could be adorable!

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Skeleton Sakura

I’ll show you how to make beautiful, translucent skeleton cherry blossoms.

First, fold and cut origami paper to create a cherry blossom–shaped frame.

Next, trace the cherry blossom shape onto a clear plastic sheet and stick on small pieces of transparent origami.

Finally, layer the frame over the clear sheet and trim the excess with scissors to finish.

Hang them by a window or from the ceiling, and you’ll get colorful light shining through.

If you’re looking for a stylish and cute craft, be sure to give this a try.

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In conclusion

How did you like the March craft ideas? There were lots of vibrant, spring-like projects, weren’t there? March marks the end of the school year.

Looking back on life at the preschool since April, there are probably many moments when you can see just how much the children have grown.

It would be great to incorporate slightly more advanced tasks into the crafts, so that as the children take on new challenges, they can welcome the new school year with confidence in how much they’ve grown.