[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 special feature of fun craft ideas to make (21–30)
Sticker Bento (Make-your-own lunchbox with stickers)
Here’s a craft activity where you make a lunchbox by sticking pieces together.
Prepare a construction paper lunchbox, side dishes, children, round stickers, crayons, glue, and scissors, and let’s get started.
Recommended side dishes include broccoli, hamburger steak, rolled omelet, and strawberries.
Hand out the lunchboxes, have the children choose their favorite side dishes, and stick them into their lunchboxes.
It’ll be fun to see what they pick.
Once the lunchboxes are finished, it’s also a great idea to have everyone present what kind of lunch they made! You’re sure to end up with a uniquely different lunchbox for each child!
Colorful butterflies made with balloon stamps
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The bouncy, tapping feel is so much fun! Here’s an idea for making colorful butterflies with balloon stamps.
A balloon stamp is an art technique where you inflate a balloon, dab it in paint, and tap it onto drawing paper to add color.
This time, we’ll use balloon stamps to create butterflies that let you enjoy beautiful color blending.
Adjust the size of the balloon to fit your child’s hand.
Take this opportunity to give it a try!
[Childcare] Feel May! A special feature of fun craft ideas to make (31–40)
Fluffy Tissue Paper Butterflies
Gorgeous and beautiful! Here are some ideas for making fluffy butterflies with tissue paper.
Let’s use tissue paper—often used for crafts with a soft, elegant look—to create butterflies that look ready to flutter away.
Tissue paper comes in a wide range of colors, so it’s great that you can combine your favorite shades.
When spreading the wings, gently and lightly fluff them out for a more beautiful finish.
Give it a try!
Coffee filter carnation
Layer coffee filters to create beautiful petals! Here are some ideas for coffee filter carnations.
Coffee filters are commonly sold in white and brown, but this time we’ll use white filters for our project.
You’ll need coffee filters, toothpicks, tape, floral tape, water-based markers, and a dropper.
Once your coffee filter carnation is complete, try placing it in a box and giving it as a gift.
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.
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!
Polar Bear-chan’s Underpants
Recommended for kids in the middle of potty training! Here’s a fun idea for “Polar Bear’s Underpants.” Let’s make our own version of the popular picture book “Shirokuma no Pants,” which features unique underpants and clever gimmicks, together with the children! Use crayons and paint to create the underpants with a resist technique to bring out each child’s individuality.
Then, let them freely attach the polar bear’s facial parts using glue or double-sided tape to create a variety of expressions.
Have fun customizing as you go!