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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] Creative project ideas to try with 5-year-olds (1–10)

stained-glass-style photo frame

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The sheer look is the key ✨ Just by using a transparent backing, your Mother’s Day gift project instantly becomes stylish 🎁 Adjust the activity content according to the grade level and be sure to give it a try! Materials and crafting tips are in the comments 🎀#Childcare Crafting #May production May Crafts Mother’s Day craft Family Day Craft
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Decorating 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!

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Flying grasshopper

[Wakuwaku-san’s Craft Class] A craft to make a “jumping grasshopper” using a toilet paper roll! Make it and have fun playing with it!

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!

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A flower card that even 2-year-olds can make!

[Fold, Paste, and Draw] From around age 2! Mother's Day Craft | #childcareideas #craft #diy #mothersdaygift

A flower card that even 2-year-olds can make!

Here’s a craft idea where you can fold, paste, and enjoy some drawing too.

All you need is construction paper cut into teardrop shapes.

First, paste one piece flat onto a backing sheet.

Then fold the remaining two pieces in half and paste them on the left and right to complete a spring-like tulip.

Draw in the stem and leaves with crayons.

If the child is too young to use scissors, an adult should prepare the teardrop-shaped pieces in advance.

Prepare a variety of colors—red, blue, yellow, and more—and you’ll have a gorgeous flower field.

It also makes a great gift from children to their parents or guardians.

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[May] Craft ideas to try with 5-year-olds (11–20)

Easy and cute! Carnation wreath

[Origami] Easy yet cute ♡ Mother’s Day gift ♡ Carnation | Carnation Mother’s Day Gift #shorts

Easy and cute! Carnation wreath

This is an easy wreath you can make with origami.

You’ll need to make many identical parts, but the steps are simple, so give it a try.

Prepare 7.5 cm origami paper.

Fold each of the four corners inward by about 1 cm, flip it over, and fold it into a triangle.

Then fold the triangle in half three more times.

Open what you folded, push down the center, and raise the sides.

Treat this as a single petal, and layer multiple pieces to create a carnation.

Folding one sheet at a time takes a while, so it’s best to stack several sheets and fold them together.

Once the carnations are done, glue them closely over the base, add a ribbon, and you’re finished.

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Cute flowers made of clay

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Cute flowers made of clay

Using colorful clay lets you freely arrange shapes and colors, making it perfect for nurturing children’s imagination! It also helps them practice fine motor skills.

To make them, first roll the clay into small balls or flatten it to create petals.

Combine them into a flower shape, then make a stem and leaves from clay and attach them.

For the finishing touch, mix colors or add patterns to make it even cuter.

With clay, you can redo it even if you make a mistake, so kids can enjoy it with confidence—that’s a big plus.

The flowers they make can be displayed, played with, or exchanged with friends, so why not have fun while feeling the spring vibe?

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How to make fluffy carnations

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How to make fluffy carnations

You can make lovely carnations with tissue paper and paper straws.

Cut the tissue paper into rectangles, stack several identical pieces, and accordion-fold them.

Staple the center, trim both ends into zigzags, then fluff up each layer to form the flower.

Use a straw for the stem: wrap it with masking tape to turn it green, and snip a slit on one end.

Open the slit and attach the flower to finish the carnation.

Make several and wrap them with lace paper to create a bouquet.

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figure-eight pinwheel

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figure-eight pinwheel

Feel the spring breeze! Here’s how to make a figure-eight pinwheel that’s perfect for preschool activities.

You will need: paper plates, double-sided tape, wood glue, bamboo skewers, beads, and decorations.

Cut out the centers of two paper plates.

Punch four holes, then combine the plates into a figure-eight shape using double-sided tape.

Put a bit of wood glue into a bead’s hole and attach it to a bamboo skewer.

After threading it through the hole, wrap tape around the skewer so the plate doesn’t slide down.

Assemble the second tier the same way, add decorations, and you’re done!

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