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

Last updated:2025/4/30

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.
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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.

[For 2-year-olds] A collection of fun craft ideas to make in May (1–10)

A flower field made with fork stamping

Let’s create using familiar utensils! Here are ideas for making a flower garden with fork stamps.

For children, utensils are important tools used for eating.

For example, they probably use spoons and forks every day, right? This time, let’s try making a craft using those utensils.

What you’ll need: disposable forks, tissue paper in colors like green and light green, glue, paint, and white drawing paper.

It’s a good idea to adjust the paint used for stamping by adding a bit of water!

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Onigiri Boy

Make the most of paper towels! Here’s a fun idea for creating an Onigiri Boy.

Many kids love the Bread Thief series, especially “Bread Thief: The Departure of Onigiri Boy,” don’t they? This time, let’s make an Onigiri Boy using paper towels.

You’ll need construction paper, crayons, scissors, paper towels, double-sided tape, and regular tape.

Draw the onigiri fillings on the paper towel, then wrap it with a seaweed sheet made from construction paper—and you’re done! Pack it in a container and take it on a walk to enjoy a pretend picnic, too!

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Sparkling Beehive

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Soothing like stained glass! Here’s a sparkling honeycomb craft idea.

Making real stained glass can be difficult when you think about the materials and steps involved.

That’s why we recommend this idea that lets you enjoy a stained-glass-like translucence! All you need are construction paper, parchment (baking) paper, clear tape, colored cellophane or transparent origami paper, and scissors.

It’s great because kids can freely choose their favorite colors and stick them on! Give it a try—fun to make and fun to look at! Try incorporating this craft into your activities.

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The goldfish ran away.

Let’s stamp while dabbing with a sponge! Here’s an idea inspired by “The Goldfish Got Away.” The picture book “The Goldfish Got Away,” with its charming art style and the fun of searching for the escaped goldfish, is a favorite among children! This time, let’s enjoy making a craft with sponges.

You’ll need white drawing paper, sponges, paints, and paper parts you’ve made from construction paper.

Use paint to represent the water in the fishbowl where the goldfish is.

Using a single color is fine, but mixing light blue, blue, and white will give it a different feel!

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Polar Bear’s Underpants

Let’s create a picture-book character! Here are some ideas for the polar bear’s underpants.

The polar bear in the beloved baby book “Shirokuma no Pantsu” (Polar Bear’s Underpants) is popular with children for his cute expressions and humorous underwear.

This time, let’s make your very own pair using a crayon-and-paint resist technique! When kids stick on the polar bear’s face parts themselves, their individuality will really shine through! Give it a try!

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Skeleton flower

Display them by the window when they’re finished! Here are some ideas for skeleton flowers.

It’s the season when warm sunlight streams in through the windows.

How about decorating the windowsill with your children’s creations? You’ll need: a backing sheet, colored cellophane or transparent origami paper, flower-shaped cut construction paper, round stickers, glue, scissors, crayons, and clear tape.

Let the kids freely stick on the cut pieces of colored cellophane or transparent origami paper! The colored shadows they cast will surely delight them.

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