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[Childcare] Let's make and display in May! Wall Decoration Craft Ideas

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.
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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

When we think of May, it’s that pleasant season between spring and the rainy season, isn’t it?

That said, when it comes to May wall displays, many teachers may be struggling to come up with motifs.

You want to decorate with a fresh, May-like vibe, right?

Beyond Children’s Day, we’ve gathered a variety of ideas—materials and recyclables, colorful elements that capture the season, and both flat and three-dimensional shapes—so you can create wonderful wall displays that convey the vibrant time of year.

Please use them for inspiration.

We’d be happy if, through these projects, children develop an interest in the seasons and traditional events.

[Childcare] Let's make and display in May! Wall Decoration Craft Ideas (31–40)

Tree of Flowers and Butterflies

A beautiful wooden wall decoration adorned with flowers and butterflies.

Cut construction paper into the shape of a thick tree trunk and attach it to a wall or backing board.

Then simply arrange and attach origami flowers and butterfly pieces in a balanced way! Paper-cut style butterflies and tsumami-zaiku-style flowers are lovely, but it’s also great to display origami flowers made together with children.

Adding the origami you folded with them to the teachers’ carefully crafted decorations may spark even more interest in the wall display.

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[Semi-3D] Wisteria Made with Tissue Paper

May seasonal display by Kimie Gangi: “Wisteria Tsumami-zaiku made with tissue paper, Ver. 2”

[Semi-3D] Wisteria Made with Tissue Paper

Let’s make wisteria blossoms that look like chirimen crafts using tissue paper! Stack lavender and white tissue paper, cut into a square, then cut into a triangle and keep them stacked with the white on top.

Apply liquid glue to two spots on the left and right slightly below the tip, and fold the left and right corners up toward those glued spots.

Fold the piece in half, glue the open edges, shape it, and then glue two pieces together as a set to complete one petal.

Attach multiple petals in a cascading line and combine them with leaf parts to create an elegant wall decoration that’s a touch more refined than a typical fancy ornament.

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Snail motif

How to Make a “Snail” Wall Decoration! Easy with a Free Template! May, June, Rainy Season, Snail, Summer, Construction Paper, Craft, Wall Decor

Snail motif

Snails are popular with children because their shape is cute and they’re fascinating as living creatures.

Let’s decorate the wall with a snail motif.

If you also make hydrangeas and umbrellas and combine them, it creates a great atmosphere.

First, cut out the snail’s body and stick it onto the backing paper.

Then cut the shell into a circle and glue it on so it overlaps.

After that, cut out and attach the antennae, eyes, and the lines on the shell, and you’re done.

Using patterned paper for the shell also makes it colorful and nice.

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lily of the valley

[Wall Decorations] How to Make “Lily of the Valley”! Easy with Free Templates! Flowers Spring May June Construction Paper Crafts Wall Decor Papercraft Paper Craft

lily of the valley

A wall decoration of lilies of the valley that are at their best in May.

Attach the leaf pieces and the slender stems that form gentle curves, then apply glue where the flowers will hang.

Make rounded, plump lily-of-the-valley pieces out of construction paper and stick them onto the stems to complete a wall decoration that feels both simple and elegant.

Bright, eye-catching flowers like spring rapeseed blossoms and tulips, or summer sunflowers, are of course lovely, but the slightly understated charm of lilies of the valley is adorable too.

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Iris made with origami

[Origami] How to Fold an Iris (Ayame) – Easy May Flower Origami Iris [With Voice Commentary] Children’s Day Series #4 / Grandma’s Origami

Iris made with origami

Let’s make and display irises—at their best in early May—using origami! Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold both ends toward the top point.

Open it once, fold the base of the triangle up to meet the crease you just made, and then fold again while spreading the pocket-like sections.

Turn it over, fold the top point down just one layer, then fold the bottom corner up.

Make small cuts with scissors to refine the shape, and the flower portion is done.

Combine it with a stem and leaves made by folding green origami paper into long, thin pieces, and your iris is complete!

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[Childcare] Let's make and display in May! Wall decoration craft idea collection (41–50)

Vivid carnations

Kimie Gangi Easy May Wall Decorations: “Carnation Flowers Made with Colored Construction Paper” Handmade for Mother’s Day Eco Carnation Flower

Vivid carnations

This is a wall decoration featuring carnations, which bloom beautifully from late April to June and are also known as Mother’s Day flowers.

Fold a rectangular sheet of colored construction paper lengthwise into a narrow strip and staple one end.

Cut both long edges into a zigzag shape.

Holding it horizontally, make fine cuts, imagining trapezoid-shaped petals.

Next, use green construction paper to create the calyx piece, and attach the petal pieces to the back of it, layering as you go.

Finish by displaying it together with paper cut into the shape of bouquet wrapping and small flower-shaped pieces to resemble baby’s breath.

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In conclusion

We introduced wall decoration ideas perfect for May.

Use motifs that evoke this pleasant season to add color to your walls and make your facility look vibrant.

Besides Children’s Day decorations, there are plenty of seasonal motifs like wisteria and strawberries.

Try finding your favorite idea!