[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 (1–10)
Soap bubbles made with tissue paper
@buchiko_hoiku 🐶 @buchiko_hoiku ◂◂◂◂ Check out my other posts, too 🌼 This time it’s a rainy-day recommendation! A crackly-fun bubble art project 🫧 All kids love bubbles, right? 💗 You can recreate those beautiful bubble colors using tissue paper 🤭 Tear the tissue paper into pieces you like, place them on construction paper, and spritz with a mister ✨ Once it dries, the color transfers onto the paper 😳 The soft, pastel colors are so cute 💛🩵💜 Then we got carried away and tried to blow the bubbles away— I blew through a straw, but they didn’t move as much as I expected, so I used a hair dryer instead 🤣 It flew way too much and I panicked—that’s our little secret 🤪 lol And this picture book!! It might be a bit tricky for very young kids, but it’s packed with bubble wonders that will make you want to try experiments! It’s a limited-time reprint right now, so you’ve got to get it 🥹❤️🔥 Please try making it, too 🌈 ⋱⋰ Thank you for reading to the end 🐶 I share easy-to-copy ideas—from introductions to the actual making—that you can recreate simply ♬︎ I’ll cry tears of joy if you like ♥, save 𖤘, and follow 𖤐 😂 lol Comments are very welcome 🤍🤍 ⋱⋰Nursery teacher / Childcare workerKindergarten Teacher#Spring crafts#Wall CreationInfant CraftToddler CraftsPlay that expands from picture booksSoap bubble making
♬ Lips Are Movin – Meghan Trainor
Soft pastel colors are so beautiful! Let me introduce an idea for making “soap bubbles” using tissue paper.
You’ll need tissue paper, white drawing paper, a spray bottle, a compass, and scissors.
First, tear tissue paper in various colors and spread the pieces over the white drawing paper.
Next, fill the spray bottle with water and spritz it to dampen the tissue paper.
Once it’s dry, remove the tissue paper and use scissors to cut the drawing paper into circles.
If you display them together with children’s photos or illustrations of straws, they’ll look even cuter.
Be sure to give it a try!
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#NurseryTeacherDailyLifeCute#crafts#diyNursery teacher / Childcare workerTranslation
3:03 PM – Sharou
Weeds and fallen leaves become art! Here are some spring painting ideas using natural materials.
All you need are parchment paper, a frame cut out of construction paper, clear tape, and natural items you’ve collected.
In spring, outdoor activities 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 you make by cutting out construction paper looks just like a picture frame, and you’ll have your very own artwork.
Braided Koinobori (carp streamer)
Grow focus! Here’s an idea for woven koinobori (carp streamers).
You’ll need colored construction paper, glue, scissors, a pencil, a ruler, and a compass.
Make the base of the koinobori with your favorite color paper and cut a slit down the middle.
Take long, narrow strips of paper and weave them through the slit, alternating back and front to complete the first row.
From the second row onward, the key is to adjust the strips so the colors alternate.
Because it involves lots of fine finger movements, this is a stimulating craft idea for children.
[Childcare] Feel May! A collection of fun craft ideas to make (11–20)
Let’s look for spring! Making a magnifying glass
We’ll show you how to make a magnifying glass that’s perfect for spring walks and bug hunting.
Prepare two pieces of thick paper with circular cutouts, construction paper, clear cellophane, tape, and colored pens.
Cut the construction paper into a rectangle and fold it to add strength, forming the handle of the magnifying glass.
Firmly attach the handle to the underside of the circular cutout so it won’t come off.
Then place the clear cellophane over the cutout and tape it in place, trimming any excess with scissors.
Finally, glue the second circular cutout on top to finish the magnifying glass.
Decorate it with colored pens to create your own original magnifying glass.
Sticky Felt Balloon
Here’s an idea for making balloons that make the most of felt’s soft, fluffy texture.
First, cut light blue construction paper into a balloon shape.
Next, cut felt in three colors into triangles or squares.
Finally, use wood glue to attach the felt pieces onto the balloon and make a handle with yarn—that’s it! It’s also cute to display the balloons as if animals or characters are holding them.
Adjust tasks like cutting the paper and using scissors according to the children’s age and developmental stage.
Besides felt, it’s also fun to try various materials like ribbons and beads to decorate the balloons.
Give it a try for inspiration!
Broad beans you make by sticking (pieces) on
Fava beans, which are said to be in season from April to June, are perfect for spring crafts.
This time, we’ll introduce a craft that incorporates fava beans.
Prepare the pod and bean shapes in advance by cutting them out of construction paper.
For children who are comfortable using scissors, it’s also great to let them try cutting the pieces themselves.
Glue the pod and beans onto a base sheet of construction paper, draw faces on the beans, and you’re done.
The process is very simple, so even young children can enjoy it.
The bright green of the fava beans is sure to make the kids feel even more energetic.
Give it a try!
caterpillar
This is a caterpillar made by curling strips of paper into rings.
Prepare colorful origami or construction paper and cut it into long, narrow strips.
Roll each strip into a loop, glue it, and connect the loops.
Attach parts like eyes and antennae, and you’ll have a colorful, cute caterpillar! You can stick it on a wall or backing along with leaf pieces, or enjoy touching it and making it wiggle! It might also be nice to make and play while asking questions like, “How do you think a real caterpillar moves?”
