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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)

sensory koinobori

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sensory koinobori

Fun to make for both kids and adults! Here’s a recommended carp streamer (koinobori) craft.

First, put transparent origami or any parts you like into a clear plastic bag.

Next, pour in liquid laundry starch (or glue) and seal the opening with clear tape.

Roll it up into a tube and tape both sides to secure.

Attach a koinobori frame with the center cut out onto the plastic using tape.

Add double-sided tape around the edge, then stick another sheet on top to seal it.

Finally, add the eyes and it’s done! Using stickers or illustrations of your favorite characters inside also looks cute.

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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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The Very Hungry Caterpillar made with sticker pasting

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar made with sticker pasting

We’d like to introduce a craft activity inspired by the beloved children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Prepare construction paper, round stickers, crayons, and glue.

Cut circles of the same size from construction paper: three green, two yellow-green, and one red.

Glue them onto a base sheet in the shape of a caterpillar.

The red circle will be the face, so attach it at the front.

Stick the round stickers onto the caterpillar’s body to create patterns.

Since sticking stickers uses fine motor skills, it should be great stimulation for little hands.

Draw the eyes and mouth with crayons to finish.

We recommend using round stickers in different sizes.

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[Tissue Paper] Colorful Koinobori (Carp Streamers)

[Children’s Day Craft] Colorful Tissue-Paper Koinobori [May Project]

[Tissue Paper] Colorful Koinobori (Carp Streamers)

Let’s liven up Children’s Day with colorful carp streamers that you can make by freely tearing up flower paper, mixing the pieces, and stuffing them into a bag.

There are no difficult steps, so try making all kinds of koi nobori.

What you’ll need: a clear plastic bag, colored construction paper, and flower paper.

Tear the flower paper randomly, then pack it into a plastic bag whose opening you’ve pre-cut into a V shape.

The V-cut section will be the carp streamer’s tail.

Make the large eyes out of colored construction paper.

Seal the cut area with the construction paper so the flower paper inside doesn’t fall out.

Enjoy this Children’s Day craft that’s as simple as tearing, stuffing, and finishing!

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[Bleeding-Watercolor] Koinobori Without Using Paint

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[Bleeding-Watercolor] Koinobori Without Using Paint

Introducing a handmade koinobori (carp streamer) craft that turns out colorful and intricate without using paint, made with coffee filters and water-based markers.

First, randomly color the coffee filter with markers.

Next comes a misting activity kids love: spray plenty of water onto the colored coffee filter to let the marker ink bleed, then let it dry thoroughly.

Once dry, shape the coffee filter into a koinobori in any way you like.

To make it look more like a koinobori, cut the tail fin with scissors.

Draw eyes on round stickers and attach them, then fix the fish to a straw or similar stick—and your adorable handmade koinobori is complete.

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

Koinobori craft: sticker pasting and drawing

Koinobori craft <using round stickers, construction paper, and other things you have at home> A must-see for moms and dads ♪ #May #Children’sDay #Shorts

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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