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For three-year-olds: A collection of craft ideas featuring spring events and creatures that you’ll want to make with your three-year-old

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 comes, flowers bloom and living creatures become more active.

Three-year-olds are probably discovering many signs of spring through outdoor activities, too.

So this time, we’ve put together craft ideas perfect for three-year-olds to try in spring.

We introduce many ideas that use fun techniques, a variety of materials, and even recycled items.

Please consider incorporating activities that let children experience satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.

Because we treat what children make as works of art, we refer to them as “seisaku” (productions) in the text.

[For 3-year-olds] A collection of craft ideas (61–70) to make with 3-year-olds featuring spring events and creatures

[Paper Cup] Koinobori (Carp Streamer)

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[Paper Cup] Koinobori (Carp Streamer)

With Children’s Day coming up—a favorite for everyone—why not make a koi-nobori (carp streamer)? First, have the teacher prepare by punching a hole in a paper cup.

Then tear various colors of origami paper into small pieces and glue them all over the cup.

Adding a bit of silver makes it shine like scales and looks fun.

Next, attach an eye by drawing a black circle on a round piece of white paper and sticking it on.

Finally, insert a straw into the hole in the cup, and it’s done.

It would also be nice to talk about what May 5th represents and why we display koi-nobori!

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[Cotton Swab Stamps] Rapeseed Blossoms

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[Cotton Swab Stamps] Rapeseed Blossoms

How about enjoying a cute rapeseed flower craft using a cotton swab stamp? First, use colored construction paper to prepare the flower parts in a pale yellow and the stem and leaves in green.

Glue these pieces down to create the base.

Next, bundle five cotton swabs together and secure them with a rubber band to make a simple stamp.

Dip the tips in yellow paint first, then lightly dab them onto the flower parts you made from the colored paper.

The impression of five small blossoms grouped together gives it that perfect rapeseed-flower look.

It’s also nice that the finished piece is compact—just the size of a child’s palm.

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In conclusion

We introduced spring craft ideas to enjoy with three-year-olds.

Now that they’re starting to enjoy more detailed tasks, we hope they’ll have fun creating with spring-themed motifs.

It’s also a great idea to combine multiple ideas to make an original project.

Enjoy crafting while making lots of new discoveries!