[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 (51–60)
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!
Samurai helmet made from a footprint
Make adorable kids’ footprints the star! Here are ideas for crafting a samurai helmet (kabuto) using footprints.
This is a perfect project for anyone who wants to create an item kids can wear on Children’s Day.
You’ll need an envelope, construction paper, paint, sponge daubers, stickers, glue, and scissors.
In addition to making decorations for the venue, having wearable items for the day will boost the children’s excitement! Be sure to try this for Children’s Day.
Goldfish Ran Away Made with Balloon Stamps
Let’s make a jar filled with candy! We’ll introduce an idea inspired by “The Runaway Goldfish,” created with balloon stamping.
Balloon stamping is a technique where you inflate a balloon, dab it in paint, and stamp it onto a base paper with a popping motion.
This time, let’s recreate a scene from the popular children’s picture book “The Runaway Goldfish” using balloon stamping.
What you’ll need: paint, brushes, water balloons, a paper goldfish and jar lid cut from construction paper, glue, scissors, white round stickers, and a pen.
You might find yourself getting lost in the charming little world you create.
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!
[Early Childhood Education] Feel the month of May! A special collection of fun craft ideas to make (61–70)
Making bento (Japanese lunchbox)
Here’s a fun craft for making a picnic-style bento that’s perfect for a sunny day.
The key is to prepare the ingredients—like rolled omelet, sausages, broccoli, and tomatoes—in advance using construction paper or origami paper.
For the main items like rice balls, making them together with the kids can boost the excitement.
Once you’ve laid out the prepared ingredients on the table, start packing them into the bento box.
By choosing and packing the ingredients themselves, children can think about what foods they like and how much will fit, making it both engaging and enjoyable.
Taking your special bento box out for a walk or little outing is a great way to enjoy the season, too.
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!
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!