[May] Have Fun with 3-Year-Olds! Craft Ideas Perfect for May

[Decalcomania] Koinobori (carp streamer)

Craft at Home! “Decalcomania Koinobori”

Here’s an idea for making a koi-shaped windsock using the decalcomania technique! Fold a sheet of construction paper in half and cut it into the shape of a koi windsock.

Open the paper, and with the crease as the center, apply paint only to one half (left or right).

Close the paper, press it firmly, then open it.

Did the paint transfer to the other side? If so, success! Once the paint is dry, add an eye, fold it in half, and tape the back to attach kite string that’s tied to a disposable chopstick.

When you pull the chopstick, the koi windsock will follow along, and you can take it for a little walk.

Please have an adult handle the step of tying the string.

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[Origami] Carnation Message Card

"Mother’s Day Present Origami" – Easy Carnation Flower Message Card Origami (Kids can make it themselves!) · Origami Message Card Flower

If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day craft idea, how about making a carnation message card? Fold a sheet of origami paper into a triangle twice, then flatten the open pocket to form a square.

From there, fold it into a triangle once more.

Using scissors that create a zigzag edge, round off the top while leaving one corner intact.

Lift the top layer of the triangle, fold the second layer to align with the center crease, then fold it back in the opposite direction.

Tilt the third layer to the right and fold it the same way.

Turn the paper over so the folded sections are on the left and right, and fold the top layer downward.

Finally, fold the sections that split along the center line outward—that’s it! Attach a stem, and have an adult write the children’s messages on the back.

Drawing pictures is great, too!

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[Paper cup] Handheld Koinobori (carp streamer)

[Craft Play] Handmade Koinobori with Paper Cups! #Shorts

Here’s a craft idea for making a carp streamer (koinobori) using a paper cup.

You’ll need: a paper cup, origami paper, round stickers, chenille stems (pipe cleaners), and a straw.

First, draw a black pupil on a round sticker and attach it to the side near the bottom of the cup.

Cut the origami paper into small triangles and stick them onto the cup to create scales.

For the tail, cut strips of origami paper and attach them like streamers.

Punch two holes in the bottom of the cup and thread a chenille stem through.

Then thread it through a straw that also has holes, twist to secure.

Finally, sandwich and glue a gold circular piece at the top of the straw—and it’s done!

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[Paper Plate] Wobbly Koinobori (Carp Streamer)

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Let me share an idea for making a carp streamer using a paper plate.

When you touch it, it gently sways and looks very cute, so please give it a try.

First, fold a paper plate in half and cut the face part straight across.

For the tail, cut straight first, then trim it into a tail shape.

Next, use glitter tape to outline the face and tail sections you just cut.

Finally, stick on half-circle tapes as scales and add the eyes made by layering large and small round stickers—and you’re done!

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straw dragonfly

[Craft Play 057] How to Make a Straw Dragonfly: An Easy, Handmade Toy That Flies

Here’s an idea for making a dragonfly toy using a milk carton and a straw.

This isn’t a real dragonfly—it’s a spinning toy you can play with.

First, cut the milk carton into strips about 2 cm wide.

Fold a strip in half, then round off both ends to make the wings.

Have the kids draw on the wings—any patterns or designs they like are fine.

Once the drawings are done, insert the wings into a straw that has a slit on one end, and staple them in place.

Finally, spread the wings out to both sides, and it’s complete! It takes a bit of practice to get it spinning, so try taking it outside first and experiment to find a fun way to play with it.

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Carp streamer with triangular scales

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In this carp streamer craft, the scales are represented with triangles.

First, cut origami paper into squares, fold each one into a triangle, and glue the inside to hold the shape.

Attach these to the carp streamer base to create the scales, add the eye, and your “triangular-scale carp streamer” is complete.

It’s also great for practicing scissor skills and getting used to origami.

If you want a more three-dimensional look, apply glue only to one outer side of the folded triangle so the scales stand up.

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transparent windmill

[Handmade Toy] Spin Around! Skeleton Pinwheel [Craft]

May has pleasant weather and is a season for lots of outdoor play.

How about making and taking this transparent pinwheel with you? Cut a clear file into a square and draw any patterns you like with a permanent marker.

Make slits at the corners of the clear file, then punch a hole in one of the split corners.

Do the same for the other three corners.

Be sure to choose either the left or right side consistently for the holes.

Punch a hole in the center of the clear file as well, then thread a cotton swab—trim the cotton off one end—through all the holes.

Finally, insert the cotton swab into an accordion-style straw, and you’re done! An adult should handle cutting and assembly of the clear file.

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