[Childcare] Feel May! A special feature of fun craft ideas to make
May, with its warm and refreshing breezes, is full of exciting events for children!
Many teachers may be thinking about creating crafts that capture the feeling of the season.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended craft projects for May.
We’ve gathered plenty of fun ideas you’ll want to make—from event-themed crafts to insects and fruits seen in May, as well as vividly colored plants.
Feel free to adapt the activities to match children’s interests and curiosity, and enjoy making them together.
Because the pieces children create are treated as works, we use the term “seisaku” (production/work) in the text.
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[Early Childhood Education] Feel the month of May! A special collection of fun craft ideas to make (61–70)
Kashiwa-mochi castanets
Let’s get crafting for Children’s Day! Here’s a fun idea for making Kashiwa Mochi castanets.
Many preschools and kindergartens probably sing children’s songs like “Koinobori” together during Children’s Day events, right? Let’s make Kashiwa Mochi castanets that will come in handy for those moments! You’ll need cardboard or a milk carton, green construction paper, white air-dry clay, buttons, colored pens, glue, craft adhesive, and scissors.
It’s a delightful, event-specific craft—give it a try!
Make a carp streamer with dyed paper
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.
koinobori rocket
Carp streamers burst out with energy and excitement! Here’s an idea for a Koinobori Rocket.
When you think of Children’s Day, many people picture koinobori, right? This time, let’s make a toy with a carp streamer motif that you can build and play with! You will need two paper cups, two rubber bands, decorative materials like stickers and colored paper, scissors, a craft knife, and clear tape.
The decoration is very flexible, so it’s sure to spark kids’ creativity!
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!
bamboo shoot
The plump, rounded shape is so cute! Here’s a fun bamboo shoot idea.
Bamboo shoots are in season in spring, and their texture and aroma are distinctive, aren’t they? Some preschools may even include hands-on experiences with bamboo shoots as part of food education.
This time, let’s make a bamboo shoot out of origami! All you need is one sheet of brown origami paper.
If you crease firmly as you fold, it will turn out beautifully.
When decorating, we recommend adding green accents like bamboo leaves or stalks to make it look more festive.
Give it a try!
Easter garland
Brighten up your venue for the Easter event! Here are ideas for making an Easter garland out of construction paper.
What you’ll need: construction paper in your favorite colors, decorative materials like stickers and washi tape, jute twine, a pencil, a ruler, double-sided tape or tape runner, scissors, and a hole punch.
Cut your chosen colors of construction paper into egg shapes and decorate them freely! Using sparkly materials or patterned washi tape will make the finish even more festive.
Colorful Unit Koinobori
Let’s connect triangular pieces and make one! Here’s an idea for a colorful unit-style koinobori (carp streamer).
When you think of Children’s Day, many of you probably picture koinobori, right? This time, let’s make one using colorful origami! What you’ll need: eight sheets of origami cut to 7.5 cm squares, and a strip of white origami cut to 15 cm × 3 cm.
The finished piece may look difficult, but the charm of this idea is that it can be made with simple steps!