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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)

Broad bean-kun: Stickers and scribbles

Spring craft: “Broad Beans” – A simple how-to explained by a childcare worker (for ages 2–3)

Broad bean-kun: Stickers and scribbles

Let’s try making a cute spring craft: “Mr.

Broad Bean”! First, an adult should cut a pod and three beans out of construction paper.

Have the children glue these onto a base sheet, then use round stickers and pens to draw faces on the beans.

Encourage them to scribble in the empty spaces or add arms and legs to the beans for an even cuter finish.

As a pattern, draw a line down the middle of the pod—an adult can do this, or let the children give it a try!

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In conclusion

We introduced spring craft ideas to try with two-year-olds.

Two-year-olds’ eyes light up when they get to touch different materials and experience techniques for the first time.

They’ll likely be interested in spring-themed motifs, too.

Since the article is about ideas, don’t worry about perfection—let them create freely and at their own pace! We hope you enjoy a fun, creative time with the children.