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[For 2-Year-Olds] A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas to Make in May

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.
Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

Two-year-olds are becoming able to enjoy activities that use their hands, and their range of interests expands significantly.

They’re also ready to take on more kinds of art projects.

May brings Children’s Day and Mother’s Day, making it an exciting season that sparks ideas about what to create.

Here are some fun craft ideas to enjoy with two-year-olds in May.

What will the children be drawn to, and how will they respond?

Thinking up ideas is exciting for teachers too, isn’t it?

Be sure to create wonderful pieces together with the children.

Because the children’s creations are treated as works, we use the term “seisaku” (production/work) in the text.

[2-year-olds] Fun craft ideas to make in May (31–40)

Dandelions Made with Sponge Stamps

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Have fun stamping with a pop-pop rhythm! Here are some dandelion craft ideas you can make with sponge stamps.

Many kids don’t like getting their hands dirty, but these sponge stamps are perfect even for them.

Attach a piece of sponge to the tip of a disposable chopstick with a rubber band, soak it in paint, and pop-pop stamp onto construction paper! The dandelion flowers you make from paper will look even more vibrant.

Be sure to try this for your spring crafts!

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A bed for Little Broad Bean made of cotton

The picture book “Soramame-kun no Bed,” which is hugely popular with children, is our theme for this craft: making Soramame-kun’s bed out of cotton.

Prepare green construction paper, cotton, glue, and a piece of construction paper cut into the shape of Soramame-kun.

Cut the green construction paper into a pod shape to create the base.

Apply glue to the pod and attach the cotton so it looks fluffy and full.

Have the children draw Soramame-kun’s facial expression with crayons, stick him onto the cotton bed, and it’s complete.

It’s best to adjust the amount of glue together with the teacher as you go.

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Samurai helmet made from a footprint

Make adorable kids’ footprints the star! Here are ideas for crafting a samurai helmet (kabuto) using footprints.

This is a perfect project for anyone who wants to create an item kids can wear on Children’s Day.

You’ll need an envelope, construction paper, paint, sponge daubers, stickers, glue, and scissors.

In addition to making decorations for the venue, having wearable items for the day will boost the children’s excitement! Be sure to try this for Children’s Day.

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Goldfish made with balloon stamps

We’ll introduce a colorful, pop, and cute goldfish craft made with balloon stamps.

Prepare paint, brushes, water balloons, construction paper, glue, and scissors.

After cutting the construction paper into the shape of a large jar and goldfish, dip an inflated water balloon in paint and stamp it onto the jar-shaped paper.

Switching colors as you stamp makes it even more fun.

Stick adhesive eyes on the goldfish, place them wherever you like, and you’re done.

Give it a try!

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Kashiwa Mochi and Swaying Kintaro

[Children’s Day] Kashiwa Mochi and Rocking Kintarō [Paper Cup Craft]

Kashiwa Mochi and Swaying Kintaro

Recommended crafts for Children’s Day! Here are ideas for making kashiwa-mochi and a wobbling Kintaro.

Kintaro is a famous hero from Japanese legends, well-loved in folktales, picture books, and songs.

He’s depicted as a boy with strength and courage, so many people might picture him as strong and cool.

This time, let’s make an adorable wobbling Kintaro craft! You’ll need a paper cup, colored construction paper, pipe cleaners, cloth tape, colored pens, a utility knife, scissors, and glue.

Give it a try!

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[Age 2] Fun Craft Ideas to Make in May (41–50)

Koinobori craft: sticker pasting and drawing

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Koinobori craft: sticker pasting and drawing

Starting around age two—when kids really enjoy sticking stickers and coloring—why not make a handmade, colorful koinobori (carp streamer) for Children’s Day? Adults can prepare the base shape of the koinobori.

Use round stickers cut in half as scales and stick them onto the base.

Children will love the activity of pressing on the colorful scale stickers one by one.

You can also color the scales on another koinobori with bright crayons for a beautiful effect.

Once you glue on big eyes cut from construction paper, you’ll have a carp streamer full of personality.

It’s also fun to decorate your room by hanging up the finished koinobori on the wall.

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[Toilet Paper Roll Core] Torn-Paper Koinobori (Carp Streamer)

5 easy Children's Day carp streamer crafts using toilet paper rolls [Daycare/Kindergarten]

[Toilet Paper Roll Core] Torn-Paper Koinobori (Carp Streamer)

We’d like to introduce a Children’s Day carp streamer decoration made with a toilet paper roll, a craft staple.

Stick on eyes made from stickers at one end of the roll, then cut the other end into a tail shape to create the base of the koi.

Since the base is plain white, tearing up colorful paper and randomly pasting the scales will make it look vibrant and beautiful.

Of course, you can also enjoy adding stickers or coloring it.

The finished koi has a rounded, three-dimensional look thanks to the roll, making it perfect for display.

The steps like sticking and coloring are tasks that even around two-year-olds can manage, so try making it for fun at daycare or at home.

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