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[May] A collection of craft ideas to try with 5-year-olds
May has pleasant weather, and it somehow makes you feel excited, doesn’t it?
The five-year-olds, now the oldest in the class, may have settled down a bit since moving up a level.
May is also known for events like Children’s Day and Mother’s Day, so we’d love for you to try activities and crafts themed around these occasions and the month of May.
This time, we’ve gathered a variety of fun ideas using different materials and techniques.
These are ideas that five-year-olds will feel motivated to tackle precisely because of their age, so please give them a try.
Because the children’s creations are treated as works (art pieces), we use the term “seisaku” (制作) in the text.
[May] Creative project ideas to try with 5-year-olds (1–10)
stained-glass-style photo frame
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoiku.seisaku/video/7364999009821347079Decorating is so much fun! Here are ideas for a photo frame that looks like stained glass.
May also brings Mother’s Day! Many of you might be wondering what to make for the occasion.
Let’s create a stained-glass-style photo frame that looks even more beautiful when light shines through it.
You’ll need: a toilet paper roll, laminating film, origami paper, masking tape, double-sided tape, stickers, construction paper, and scissors.
You’ll end up with an original photo frame that really showcases each child’s individuality!
Flying grasshopper
Make it with a toilet paper roll! Here’s how to create a flying grasshopper.
First, make the grasshopper’s antennae with colored construction paper and tape them to the rim of the toilet paper roll with cellophane tape or similar.
Draw the eyes with your favorite color pen.
Next, make the grasshopper’s legs from colored paper and stick them on—then you’re done! If you press and release the rim of the roll with your fingers, the grasshopper will jump.
It’s also cute to change the paper color and make a cricket, so that’s recommended too.
Decorate your grasshopper however you like and create your very own original grasshopper!
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.
Sparkling sun catcher
https://www.tiktok.com/@info_habataki/video/7439675115391978759Fascinated by the mysteries of light? Let me share some sparkling sun catcher ideas.
Sun catchers are decorative items that reflect or refract sunlight to create beautiful light patterns.
They’re often made with crystal glass or mineral parts, but this time, let’s make one using liquid glue.
You’ll need a candy lid, liquid glue, your favorite beads, water-based color pens, and string.
Some kids might even find themselves opening the door to the wonders of light, thinking, “Why does that happen?”
Kashiwa Mochi and Swaying Kintaro
Recommended crafts for Children’s Day! Here are ideas for making kashiwa-mochi and a wobbling Kintaro.
Kintaro is a famous hero from Japanese legends, well-loved in folktales, picture books, and songs.
He’s depicted as a boy with strength and courage, so many people might picture him as strong and cool.
This time, let’s make an adorable wobbling Kintaro craft! You’ll need a paper cup, colored construction paper, pipe cleaners, cloth tape, colored pens, a utility knife, scissors, and glue.
Give it a try!
Koinobori binoculars
Hidden discoveries are waiting in the everyday scenery! Here’s an idea for a carp streamer binoculars craft.
When you think of Children’s Day, many people probably picture carp streamers, right? This time, let’s make a playful toy with a carp streamer motif! You’ll need: toilet paper rolls, red and blue origami paper, paint, gold origami paper cut into eighths, a hole punch, string, glue, and scissors.
Once your carp streamer binoculars are finished, grab them and set off on an adventure!
Sparkly Helmet
Wear your very own special item! Here are some ideas for a sparkly samurai helmet.
Let’s make one out of newspaper! We’ll show you ideas for a glittery helmet.
May means Children’s Day, right? Many preschools and households decorate with helmets (kabuto) and carp streamers (koinobori), don’t they? This time, the ideas are for helmets you can not only display but also wear, so take this opportunity to give it a try.
What you’ll need: origami paper, round stickers, square stickers, mirror tape, construction paper cut into circles, scissors, glue, crayons, and double-sided tape.
Use shiny tape, stickers, and origami paper.
Wearing your own original sparkly helmet will make the memories even more special.