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[Childcare] Spring craft ideas to enjoy with 2-year-olds! Techniques and materials included

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.
Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
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 spring arrives and insects and flowers come to life, outdoor activities become more enjoyable, don’t they?

Two-year-olds are sure to make new discoveries every day.

Why not bring that sense of excitement into your craft activities as well?

Among spring-themed motifs, there may be some that children are already familiar with.

This time, we’ve gathered craft ideas perfect for two-year-olds to try in spring.

We’re introducing ideas that use a variety of materials, so please use them as inspiration for your craft projects.

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[Childcare] Spring Craft Ideas to Enjoy with 2-Year-Olds! Techniques and Materials Included (91–100)

No-sew felt cherry blossoms

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No-sew felt cherry blossoms

When a room is decorated with pink cherry blossoms, it feels so festive and exciting, doesn’t it? Here’s an idea for making cherry blossoms out of felt—and you can do it without any sewing! Prepare a piece of pink felt measuring 4 cm by 20 cm.

Mark it at 4 cm intervals along the length to make four sections, then make vertical cuts at each mark, cutting about two-thirds of the way down.

Round the edges of the five frilly sections into gentle arches, then fold each arch in half and cut it diagonally to form petal shapes.

Apply glue to the base of the petal on the side without slits, and glue the ends together as well to finish.

You can customize it however you like, so try adapting the basic shape to create all kinds of variations!

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[Tissue Paper] Colorful Koinobori (Carp Streamers)

[Children’s Day Craft] Colorful Tissue-Paper Koinobori [May Project]

[Tissue Paper] Colorful Koinobori (Carp Streamers)

Let’s make a perfect Children’s Day craft: a “Colorful Koinobori.” Prepare one plastic bag and cut the opening into a V shape with scissors.

Also make the koinobori’s eyes from construction paper and put double-sided tape on the back for later.

Have the children tear up colorful tissue paper as they like and stuff it into the bag.

Once it’s filled, seal the V-shaped opening by attaching colored construction paper, then stick the eye pieces onto the face—and it’s done! The colors of tissue paper each child chooses will give every koinobori its own unique personality.

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[Scribble] Butterfly

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[Scribble] Butterfly

Here’s a craft idea for making butterflies using sheets of drawing paper scribbled on by children.

First, prepare a large sheet of construction paper.

Any color is fine, but a light color that makes crayon marks stand out works best.

Once you’ve chosen the paper, let the children scribble freely.

When they’re done, an adult should cut the paper into butterfly shapes with scissors, using areas with as much drawing as possible.

Finally, attach antennae made from pipe cleaners, and you’re done.

Display them on a wall to enjoy a springtime atmosphere.

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Bouquet with Handprints

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Bouquet with Handprints

Here are some bouquet-making ideas that capture the brightness of spring.

First, as a prep step, draw the wrapping portion of a bouquet on white drawing paper.

Next, make an ink pad by diluting paint, and have the children stamp their handprints in the blank areas of the paper.

Once both hands have been stamped, use fingertips to dab paint and fill in the gaps.

That completes the bouquet! Prepare several spring-like colors that still look nice when layered.

Also, have cloths ready for wiping hands to keep clothing clean.

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[Paper Plate] Cute Pill Bug

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[Paper Plate] Cute Pill Bug

Let me share a pill bug craft idea that kids love.

First, draw patterns on a paper plate using white or gray crayons, then paint over it in black to enjoy a wax-resist effect.

Once the paint dries, cut the paper plate in half.

Use a hole punch along the cut edge to make holes about 1 cm apart, evenly spaced from end to end.

After the holes are made, thread short pieces of pipe cleaner through the holes and twist to secure them.

Please have an adult handle the pipe cleaner step.

Add eyes using round stickers, and it’s complete! If you plan to display them on a wall, draw a park or flower bed on poster paper and place the pill bugs on top for a nice effect.

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Caterpillar-kun [Playable]

[Handmade Toy] Crumple it up! Little Caterpillar [Spring Craft]

Caterpillar-kun [Playable]

Here’s a craft idea for a fun, playable “Little Caterpillar.” You’ll need construction paper, calligraphy paper (washi), tissue paper (flower paper), a plastic bag, a straw, and kite string.

First, cut out the face parts for the caterpillar from the construction paper, glue them on, and draw the face.

Next, make one ball by crumpling two sheets of calligraphy paper together, and three smaller balls by crumpling one sheet each.

The large ball will be the head, and the small balls will be the body segments.

Wrap each of the body balls in tissue paper.

Put the large ball into a plastic bag and tie it with kite string; do the same for the remaining balls, tying each with kite string.

Attach the face parts to the large ball.

Finally, glue straws to the head and tail as handles—and you’re done!

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Easter egg maracas

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Easter egg maracas

Here’s an idea for egg-shaped maracas that I recommend for Easter crafts.

First, let’s make the part that makes the sound.

Put beads into a plastic bottle cap, cover it with another cap, and secure it with tape.

Since there’s a risk of accidental swallowing, be sure to keep an eye on children or have an adult handle this step.

Next, wrap the beaded cap with newspaper to shape it like an egg, then wrap it with aluminum foil colored using a permanent marker.

Finally, decorate with stickers or other embellishments, and you’re done! If coloring the entire foil is difficult, you can draw any patterns you like—or even simple scribbles can look cute.

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