[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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[Childcare] Feel May! A collection of fun craft ideas to make (71–80)
A mother spot-billed duck and her ducklings
The sight of a mother spot-billed duck and her ducklings moving from a pond to the moat became a hot topic in the media, didn’t it? Seeing them lined up in a row, almost like they’re marching, is truly adorable.
Let’s try expressing that charming duck family with origami.
There are no difficult folds, so I think you can give it a try casually.
Use one sheet of origami paper for the mother duck, and make each duckling by dividing one sheet of origami paper into four equal parts.
If you’re decorating a wall, it would be lovely to add background elements like a pond, forest, or clouds for extra flair.
Sparkly Helmet
Let’s make it with newspaper! Here are some ideas for a sparkly samurai helmet (kabuto).
May is known for Children’s Day, right? Many preschools and homes display kabuto helmets and carp streamers (koinobori).
This time, we’re sharing kabuto ideas that 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.
With shiny tape, stickers, and origami, kids are sure to get excited!
Butterfly made with felt
Combine different materials to create your favorite butterfly! Here are some felt butterfly ideas.
It’s a good idea to prepare a few types of materials in addition to felt so children can choose and mix them on their own.
Cutting the inner materials smaller than the outer ones enhances the butterfly’s three-dimensional look.
You can also use jute twine instead of pipe cleaners.
Making a favorite butterfly while enjoying the softness and colors of felt is sure to be a fun time for kids.
Poppy
Beautiful like the real thing! Here are some ideas for making poppies out of origami.
Poppies belong to the buttercup family and are known for their brightly colored blossoms.
They often come in vivid shades like red, orange, and yellow, and their beauty makes them popular in gardens and flower beds.
This time, let’s try making poppies with origami! You’ll need origami paper, round stickers, glue, scissors, and a bamboo skewer.
Some steps can be a bit challenging, but it’s a good idea to finish them with help from a teacher or friends.
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!
Handmade coaster
A perfect gift for Family Day! Here are some ideas for handmade coasters.
Many childcare centers may set Family Day as a time to express gratitude not only to dads and moms but also to any guardians who spend time with the children.
This time, let’s make handmade coasters that can be used at home! You’ll need permanent markers, rubbing alcohol or 90% ethanol, tiles, a waterproof finishing spray, and decorative materials like glitter.
Work indoors in a well-ventilated area and make sure to keep the space properly ventilated while you create.
carp streamer
These are age-appropriate koinobori crafts you can make from infancy through early childhood.
For 0–1-year-olds, use cute baby hand, finger, and foot stamps.
They’ll enjoy the cool sensation of paint on their skin.
For 2-year-olds, try torn-paper collage—the fresh, fun feeling of freely ripping paper is a hit.
For 3-year-olds, make a bleeding-art design with coffee filters.
The way the colors spread through the filter creates a wonderfully textured look.
Enjoy making koinobori crafts that match your child’s growing abilities step by step.
