[May] Have Fun with 3-Year-Olds! Craft Ideas Perfect for May
By May, three-year-olds may be gradually getting used to their new school year.
Since the weather is pleasant, it’s a great time to actively incorporate outdoor activities.
May is also marked by events like Children’s Day and Mother’s Day, so in this article we’ll introduce crafts related to these occasions, as well as craft ideas you can enjoy outdoors.
Find ideas that suit your class’s atmosphere, interests, and curiosities.
Let’s enjoy making things together with the children!
Because the things children create are treated as works, we use the term “seisaku” (制作) in the text.
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[May] Have Fun with 3-Year-Olds! Craft Ideas Perfect for May (21–30)
Little Bamboo Shoot made with Paper Plates
Make the most of paper plates! Here are some ideas for creating little bamboo shoots using paper plates.
Bamboo shoots are well known as an ingredient that signals the arrival of spring.
They grow quickly, have strong vitality, and their growth process is fascinating—one of their many charms.
How about trying a bamboo shoot craft with the wish that children grow up healthy and strong? You’ll need paper plates, paint, crayons, colored construction paper, a pen, and scissors.
It’s a craft that infants to preschoolers can enjoy, so give it a try!
Sunny with occasional clouds painted in watercolors
The key is dynamic creation! Here are ideas for painting “Sunny with occasional clouds” using paints.
There are many days with a bright, cheerful sun, but the rainy season is about to begin as well.
Since many children are interested in the weather at this time of year, let’s try a dynamic painting activity of “sunny with occasional clouds” using paints.
Prepare three sheets of white drawing paper, colored construction paper, paints, a thick brush, and crayons.
This bold project is sure to be exciting both while making it and when it’s on display! Give it a try.
[May] Have Fun with 3-Year-Olds! Perfect Craft Ideas for May (31–40)
Goldfish Ran Away Made with Balloon Stamps
Let’s make a jar filled with candy! We’ll introduce an idea inspired by “The Runaway Goldfish,” created with balloon stamping.
Balloon stamping is a technique where you inflate a balloon, dab it in paint, and stamp it onto a base paper with a popping motion.
This time, let’s recreate a scene from the popular children’s picture book “The Runaway Goldfish” using balloon stamping.
What you’ll need: paint, brushes, water balloons, a paper goldfish and jar lid cut from construction paper, glue, scissors, white round stickers, and a pen.
You might find yourself getting lost in the charming little world you create.
Skeleton flower
Introducing how to make a skeleton flower with a charming glossy shine.
Prepare transparent origami paper, a flower template, round stickers, glue, scissors, crayons, and clear tape.
Use the flower template to trace the shape onto the backing paper and cut it out.
Apply clear tape to the back of the construction paper so you can attach transparent origami paper to the flower area.
Have the children stick the cut transparent origami pieces from the front.
Mixing different transparent origami colors when sticking them makes the colors blend and look adorable.
Draw the stem with a crayon, and it’s complete.
Give it a try!
Flower Magnet
Decorate your fridge or whiteboard with these flower magnets! Here are some ideas.
They’re also perfect for Mother’s Day gifts! You will need: white drawing paper cut into circles, tissue paper, two large and two small felt circles, two plastic bottle caps, two magnets, craft glue, electrical tape, scissors, and glue stick.
If you draw a portrait of your mom and give it together with the flower magnets, it’s a lovely way to show your appreciation.
koinobori rocket
The carp streamers burst out with a rush and liven things up! Here’s an idea for a Carp Streamer Rocket.
When you think of Children’s Day, many people probably picture carp streamers, right? This time, let’s make a carp-streamer-themed toy you can build and play with! What you’ll need: two paper cups, two rubber bands, decorative materials like stickers and construction paper, scissors, a craft knife, and clear tape.
The decoration is very flexible, so it’s sure to spark kids’ creativity!
Pac-kun carp streamer kendama
Let’s make and play with a kendama using a milk carton! Here’s an idea for a “Pak-kun Koinobori” kendama.
When you think of Children’s Day, many people picture koinobori carp streamers, right? This time, let’s create a playful, make-it-yourself toy with a koinobori motif! You’ll need a milk carton, a 50 cm length of string, scissors, cellophane tape, colored construction paper, and a pen.
It’s a unique kendama that looks like a koinobori is “chomping” on a rice ball! Give it a try!