May: Craft Ideas That Excite 4-Year-Olds!

Pac-kun carp streamer kendama

Let's all make it together!! Pac-kun Koi-nobori 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!

Handmade coaster

[For Nursery and Kindergarten] Fail-proof!? Easy and Cute Family Day Craft 🌈 “Make Your Own Handmade Coasters!!”

A perfect gift for Family Day! Here are some ideas for handmade coasters.

Many childcare centers may set Family Day as a time to express gratitude not only to dads and moms but also to any guardians who spend time with the children.

This time, let’s make handmade coasters that can be used at home! You’ll need permanent markers, rubbing alcohol or 90% ethanol, tiles, a waterproof finishing spray, and decorative materials like glitter.

Work indoors in a well-ventilated area and make sure to keep the space properly ventilated while you create.

Let’s make a kabuto (samurai helmet)

Let’s make a special craft just for Children’s Day! Here are some ideas for making a samurai helmet (kabuto).

Even if you’ve finished your main craft for Children’s Day, this is a great idea for something fun to make and play with on the day itself.

Use construction paper in your favorite colors to make a kabuto, then decorate it with stickers and pens.

If you attach string or elastic to the finished kabuto, kids can wear it and enjoy it even more—guaranteed excitement! Be sure to give it a try.

Make a carp streamer with dyed paper

Make Koinobori with Dyed Paper: A May Craft for Use in Preschools (For 5-Year-Olds)

An event recommended for older kindergarteners! Here’s an idea for making carp streamers (koinobori) using dyed paper.

Older kindergarteners are at a stage where they can do things on their own and develop a sense of responsibility.

It’s also their final year spent with teachers and friends at daycare or kindergarten, so let’s hold events on these important days to create memories and feel their growth! You’ll need dyed paper or washi (rice paper), paints, crayons, scissors, glue, and rubber bands.

Both the process of making them and the time spent admiring the finished creations become precious memories.

Sticky Felt Balloon

Here’s a craft idea for making balloons that highlights the soft, fluffy texture of felt.

First, cut light blue construction paper into the shape of a balloon.

Next, cut felt in three colors into triangles or squares.

Finally, use craft glue to stick the felt onto the balloon and add a yarn string as the handle to finish.

It also looks cute to display the balloon as if an animal or character is holding it.

Adjust tasks like cutting the paper and using scissors according to the children’s ages, interests, and abilities.

Besides felt, it’s also great to use various materials like ribbons and beads to decorate the balloon.

Give it a try for inspiration!