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[May] A collection of craft ideas to try with 5-year-olds

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.
Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
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.

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] Craft Ideas to Try with 5-Year-Olds (41–50)

Carnation clip

@sayacky_be.child
Here’s the materials list ▼ (Follow me before you forget!) [Materials] - Paper towels - Magnetic clip (mine is from Seria) - Green pipe cleaners - Gift bags - Ribbon, cards, etc. Handy tools when making - Scissors - Double-sided tape - Water-based markers or paint - Spray bottle - Clear tape - Hole punch Tips - When drying, hanging them with pipe cleaners could look cute. - If shaping leaves with pipe cleaners is hard, you can make them from construction paper instead. - I’ll share easy tips to make it look great in Stories. Everyone, thanks for your hard work as always! Wishing you bright, cheerful days… Nice to meet you! I’m Sayakki, a nursery teacher and mom of two who loves play that lets adults feel like kids again! I share play ideas that connect hearts, clear the mind, and nurture growth for both adults and children. Please follow and check out my other posts too!#Sayakki-World Nursery teacher / Childcare worker #NurseryTeacherMom #HandmadeToys #Childcare Crafting Craft Play #Childcare topic #AtHomePlay #StayHomeTime #Mother's Day Mother's Day Gift Carnation Mother’s Day craft #Mother'sDayGift
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Let’s make it with paper towels! Here’s an idea for a carnation clip.

Paper towels are highly absorbent paper commonly used in everyday life, especially for cleaning and cooking in the kitchen.

This time, let’s use paper towels to make a carnation clip! The key is to color them with water-based markers or paints and then mist them with water.

The colors will gently spread, creating a beautiful finish.

Give it a try!

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Kitchen paper bouquet

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You can even create your own original vivid colors! Here are some ideas for kitchen paper towel bouquets.

Let’s arrange everyday paper towels that are familiar to kids and try making a bouquet.

You’ll need paper towels, water-based markers, a spray bottle, scissors, and pipe cleaners.

After cutting the paper towels into circles and coloring them with water-based markers, shape them with pipe cleaners and spray them with water.

The steps are simple, but the result is beautiful and brilliant.

It’s also nice to add a touch with wrapping.

Take this opportunity to give it a try!

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Bouquet made of yarn

@michiko05057157
I tried making a bouquet of carnations to give on Mother’s Day, using yarn 🌷#Mother's Day #Mother'sDayGift work Carnation Bouquet
♬ A cute pop song with the sound of bubbles(1563452) – sanusagi

Let’s make it by winding yarn round and round! Here are some bouquet ideas you can create with yarn.

Yarn is a soft thread used for knitting and crafts.

It’s usually made primarily from wool, but there are also varieties made from materials like acrylic, nylon, and cotton.

This time, let’s make cute carnations using yarn.

It’s best if a teacher or guardian handles steps like wrapping the wire and floral tape for safety.

Make a wonderful gift together with your child and give it to someone special!

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Coffee filter carnation

Handmade Carnations for Mother's Day 🌹 ~ Coffee Filter Edition ~ #crafts #shorts #youtubeshorts #carnation #Mother'sDay

Coffee filter carnation

Layer coffee filters to create beautiful petals! Here are some ideas for coffee filter carnations.

Coffee filters are commonly sold in white and brown, but this time we’ll use white filters for our project.

You’ll need coffee filters, toothpicks, tape, floral tape, water-based markers, and a dropper.

Once your coffee filter carnation is complete, try placing it in a box and giving it as a gift.

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Interactive card made with masking tape

[DIY!] For Mother’s Day! How to make a pop-up card using bande washi tape ♡

Interactive card made with masking tape

Handmade, one-of-a-kind cards are delightful! Here are some ideas for interactive cards made with washi tape.

Washi tape is extremely popular with children.

Compared to regular tape or stickers, its adhesive is weaker, so it can be stuck on and peeled off with little force—making it safe for kids to use freely on their own.

By adding interactive elements to an original card, you can bring even more joy and surprise.

Take this opportunity to give it a try!

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