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[Childcare] Feel May! A special feature of fun craft ideas to make

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.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

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.

[Childcare] Feel May! A collection of fun craft ideas to make (51–60)

Skeleton flower

Introducing how to make a skeleton flower with a charming glossy shine.

Prepare transparent origami paper, a flower template, round stickers, glue, scissors, crayons, and clear tape.

Use the flower template to trace the shape onto the backing paper and cut it out.

Apply clear tape to the back of the construction paper so you can attach transparent origami paper to the flower area.

Have the children stick the cut transparent origami pieces from the front.

Mixing different transparent origami colors when sticking them makes the colors blend and look adorable.

Draw the stem with a crayon, and it’s complete.

Give it a try!

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stained-glass-style photo frame

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Stylish and perfect as a gift! Let me share an idea for a picture frame that looks like stained glass.

In May, we also have Mother’s Day, right? Many of you might be wondering what to make for it.

Why not try creating a stained-glass-style photo frame that looks even more beautiful when light shines through it? You’ll need toilet paper rolls, laminating film, origami paper, masking tape, double-sided tape, stickers, construction paper, and scissors.

It’s great because you can display it at home!

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Kashiwa Mochi and Swaying Kintaro

[Children’s Day] Kashiwa Mochi and Rocking Kintarō [Paper Cup Craft]

Kashiwa Mochi and Swaying Kintaro

Recommended crafts for Children’s Day! Here are ideas for making kashiwa-mochi and a wobbling Kintaro.

Kintaro is a famous hero from Japanese legends, well-loved in folktales, picture books, and songs.

He’s depicted as a boy with strength and courage, so many people might picture him as strong and cool.

This time, let’s make an adorable wobbling Kintaro craft! You’ll need a paper cup, colored construction paper, pipe cleaners, cloth tape, colored pens, a utility knife, scissors, and glue.

Give it a try!

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koinobori rocket

[Children’s Day Craft] How to Make a Koinobori Rocket

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!

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Koinobori binoculars

[Kindergarten/Preschool] May Koinobori Binoculars Craft

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!

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