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[Childcare] Ideas for March wall decorations

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.

Here are some ideas for March wall decorations that are useful in childcare settings.

March is packed with end-of-year events—Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day), farewell field trips, graduation, and preparations for moving up or starting school—so it’s easy to wonder what kind of wall displays to make and when to find the time.

The ideas introduced here focus on decorations that can be displayed as complete wall pieces or used as parts.

If you work on them little by little in your spare moments and put them up, your room will not only look more vibrant, but just seeing them will lift everyone’s spirits!

As the weather gradually warms, enjoy creating colorful wall displays to match the season.

[Childcare] Ideas for March Wall Decorations (21–30)

Cute butterflies made from construction paper

[Preschool Craft] Spring Craft! Colorful Paper Butterflies Made with Construction Paper

Cute butterflies made from construction paper

Here’s how to make colorful butterflies that are perfect for sticker play.

Fold a small piece of construction paper in half, draw one wing, and cut along the outline.

Next, prepare a circle cut from construction paper and cut only one half of it in two.

Glue these onto the wings.

Stick round stickers in your favorite colors on the wings.

Cut a chenille stem to about 5 cm, then curl the ends into small circles.

Tape the chenille stem to the back with clear tape.

Draw a face with a pen or similar, and you’re done.

It also looks cute if you draw your favorite designs on the wings with crayons.

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Cotton swab stamping is fun! How to make strawberries

[Spring Craft] How to Make Strawberries with Cotton Swab Stamps! [Ages 2 and up] (ASMR-style video)

Cotton swab stamping is fun! How to make strawberries

Cut construction paper into the shapes of a strawberry and its calyx to prepare the parts.

Next, dip a cotton swab in paint and stamp it onto the surface of the strawberry with a light dabbing motion.

As the tiny dots increase, it will gradually look more like a cute strawberry.

Besides cotton swabs, stamping with paint on your fingertip is also recommended.

Kids will enjoy the sensation of pressing with their fingers and the feel of the paint, and they’ll be totally engaged.

Since it’s made with simple steps, it’s an easy craft even for young children.

You’ll end up with a cute, springlike strawberry.

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[Childcare] Ideas for March wall decorations (31–40)

clover

[Origami] How to Make a Clover (Clover Basics and Applications)

clover

When spring comes, clover spreads across the fields.

The four-leaf clover, a symbol of luck and love, is perfect for wall decorations, too.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle with the green side facing inward.

As with the crane, open the pocket and flatten it into a square.

Fold the bottom corner up to the center, then fold upward where the creases intersect.

While pinching the center, open it and fold the middle inward.

After that, fold each section back while slightly overlapping them to shape the leaves, and it’s done.

Adding butterflies or flowers alongside makes it feel even more like spring.

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Plum Blossoms and Bush Warbler

Plum blossoms and bush warblers made from simple paper: January–February wall decoration (with audio commentary)

Plum Blossoms and Bush Warbler

This is a three-dimensional wall decoration featuring plum blossoms in full bloom—bright and elegant even in chilly March—and bush warblers that herald the arrival of spring.

Cut plum blossom shapes from construction paper, gently curl them with a thin stick to add roundness, and attach stamens made by finely cutting yellow paper to the centers.

For the bush warbler, layer light green and white construction paper cut into teardrop shapes to form the body, add a yellow beak, and draw the eyes.

Since assembling the 3D pieces can be tricky for small hands, adults should help.

Finally, attach the plum blossoms and warblers to brown construction paper cut to resemble a tree trunk, arranging them in a balanced composition—and you’re done! Seeing the cute warblers might even make the kids say, “Let’s go find them at the park!”

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strawberry

[Craft Idea] Strawberries (April–May, Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Daycare) (Early Childhood Education) (Origami) (Group Craft Activity) (DIY/Papercraft)

strawberry

Strawberry wall decorations are cute and vibrant, making them a great motif for spring.

By adding slits and giving them a plump, three-dimensional look, you can make them feel even more like real strawberries.

If you round out the calyx using a pencil or another rounded stick, it adds a nice touch.

Preparing about two shades of green for the leaves will help create a more natural-looking decoration.

Add some white strawberry blossoms too, and decorate with lots of exciting strawberries.

Enjoy a fun March!

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green pea

We’ll introduce a cute wall display of broad beans, each with a different expression.

Make the bean pods by cutting paper plates in half and painting them with poster paint.

For the beans inside, cut circles from construction paper and have the children draw faces on them.

Stick the bean faces onto the paper plates, then fasten the halved plates together with chenille stems (pipe cleaners) to finish.

Teachers can prepare a “broad bean field” and display the children’s beans on the wall.

Some kids may enjoy searching for the bean they drew themselves.

For infants and toddlers, adjust the activities—such as painting or cutting the paper plates—according to their age and interests.

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a bouquet of tulips

How about a supersized bouquet of tulips for your March wall display? For the tulips, cut three petal shapes out of construction paper and layer them, and make the leaves with green construction paper—or you could fold them with origami, which would be cute too.

Once you’ve made plenty, arrange and glue the tulips and leaves onto a backing sheet, then use wrapping paper or poster paper to finish it as a bouquet.

Add a big ribbon made from colored construction paper at the end, and it’s complete.

It makes a wonderfully eye-catching display, so try making it together with the children!

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