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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] A collection of craft ideas to try with 5-year-olds (21–30)

cardboard camera

Kids Will Love It! Make-Your-Own Camera

cardboard camera

Let me introduce a cardboard camera that’s perfect for a walk.

Prepare cardboard, cellophane, a paper cup, and double-sided tape.

Cut two pieces of cardboard to the size of the camera you want to make.

Take a paper cup that’s cut in half horizontally with slits cut vertically, place it against the cardboard, then cut out a lens shape and fit it in.

Stick colored cellophane over the top, glue the cardboard pieces together, and you’re done! Try adding a yarn strap for walks or changing the cellophane colors and decorating it as you like!

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[Origami] Iris Flower

[Origami] How to Fold an Iris (Ayame) – Easy May Flower Origami Iris [With Voice Commentary] Children’s Day Series #4 / Grandma’s Origami

[Origami] Iris Flower

Iris flowers blooming in the fresh green of early summer.

Let’s try making these early-summer irises with origami.

We’ll fold the paper into triangles and cut slits to create the iris blossoms.

Some steps may be a bit tricky, so please support the children as needed.

They’ll likely feel a sense of accomplishment through trial and error.

Make the leaves and stem from strip-shaped pieces of origami, attach them to the iris flower, and it’s complete.

The long, narrow leaves make it look even more like a real iris.

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[May] A Collection of Craft Ideas to Try with 5-Year-Olds (31–40)

Koinobori you can fly and play with

Professor Rinpei’s Make-and-Play Science: Let’s Make a Flying Koinobori (Carp Streamer)

Koinobori you can fly and play with

When we think of koinobori (carp streamers), we usually imagine displaying them for decoration, but this one is a koinobori you can throw and play with! Prepare a piece of thick paper with an outline drawing of a koinobori and place it inside an umbrella bag.

Cut the bag to the size of the thick paper and secure it with clips so it doesn’t move, then use the outline to draw the koinobori on the bag.

Once you’ve drawn the koinobori on both sides, turn the bag inside out.

Insert a strip of thick paper that you’ve cut into a ribbon and formed into a ring into the mouth of the koinobori, and staple it in place.

Finally, wrap vinyl tape around the tip of the mouth three times, and you’re done! Try flying it in a spacious area by throwing it like a ball.

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Soap bubbles made with tissue paper

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Lovely pale pastels! Here’s an idea for making bubble art with tissue paper.

You’ll need tissue paper, white drawing paper, a spray bottle, a compass, and scissors.

First, tear up tissue paper in various colors and spread the pieces over the white drawing paper.

Next, fill the spray bottle with water and mist the tissue to moisten it.

Once it’s dry, peel off the tissue paper and cut the drawing paper into circles with scissors.

It looks even cuter when displayed with photos of the kids or illustrations of straws.

Give it a try!

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A bag made with yarn and paper plates

@n.annlee321
Cute spring colors ☺️💓 Graduation season ✨ Great for holding gifts too 👍#HandmadeToys Parenting Childcare
Ojamajo Carnival!! – Cover – Hello, Happy World!

Let’s make an original bag where you can enjoy your favorite design! I’ll introduce an idea for a bag made with yarn and paper plates.

Prepare two deep, sturdy paper plates, spring-colored yarn, double-sided fabric tape, fabric glue, decorative parts like ribbons, pipe cleaners, bead parts, a stapler, and an awl.

It’s an idea that stimulates children’s creativity, isn’t it? By arranging the colors of the yarn and the decorative parts, each child’s individuality will shine! Enjoy that sense of excitement and give it a try.

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Spring paintings made from natural materials

@hoikushisatomi
Capture spring: Try preserving flowers and plants as a piece while they’re still beautiful! Note: They’ll last on display for about 2–3 weeks. If you want them to last longer, press the flowers first and then create your piece!work #LifeWithKids #NurseryTeacherDailyLife Cute #crafts #diy Nursery teacher / Childcare worker Translation
3:03 PM – Sharou

Weeds and fallen leaves become art! Here are some spring art ideas using natural materials.

What you’ll need: parchment paper, a frame cut out of construction paper, clear tape, and natural items you’ve collected.

Outdoor activities in spring are full of lively natural materials, and just taking a walk can be exciting, right? How about turning that excitement into a craft? Pick your favorite weeds, fallen leaves, flowers, and petals, and sandwich them between strips of clear tape! The frame made by cutting out the construction paper becomes a picture frame, and your very own artwork is complete.

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[Toilet Paper Roll] Koinobori with Pinwheel

[Children’s Day Craft♪] Koinobori made with a toilet paper roll♪ DIY carp-shaped streamer using a toilet roll♪

[Toilet Paper Roll] Koinobori with Pinwheel

Here’s an idea for making a carp streamer with a rotating arrow wheel.

Use a toilet paper tube for the carp streamer and origami paper for the wheel.

First, cut the toilet paper tube at about one-third of its length.

Wrap the larger piece with origami paper, then fold the tube inward on one end to close the hole.

This will be the tail of the carp.

Stick circular stickers on both sides to make the eyes and scales, and the carp streamer is done! Next, make the arrow wheel by gluing the ends of a strip of origami paper together to form a loop, then attach it to a circle cut from gold origami paper.

Glue the carp streamer and the arrow wheel to a straw, decorate a paper cup (the base) with torn pieces of origami paper, cut a slit in the bottom, and insert the straw to finish.

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