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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.

[Age 3] A collection of craft ideas (21–30) to make with three-year-olds featuring spring events and creatures

Pill Bug Made with Paper Plates

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Pill Bug Made with Paper Plates

Pill bugs are one of the most popular insects among children.

Their habit of curling up into a ball when touched is part of their charm that fascinates kids.

Let’s make a pill bug using a paper plate.

First, draw patterns on the paper plate with crayons, then paint over it with black paint.

Enjoy how the crayon resists the paint.

Next, cut the paper plate into six equal pieces, stack all the small triangles, make a hole at the tip, and insert a split pin (paper fastener).

Finally, add the face and legs to complete it.

Since this craft even reproduces the pill bug’s distinctive movements, it’s sure to captivate children.

Give it a try!

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Cherry-blossom viewing craft

Here’s a craft idea for cherry-blossom viewing using paper plates and tissues.

Prepare a paper plate, tissue paper (flower paper), tissues, glue, paint, and brushes.

Start by gluing torn pieces of flower paper to the center of the paper plate, then continue gluing around the plate to add volume.

To evoke cherry blossoms, use a brush to add color to the tissues.

Finish by placing a photo of the child or an animal in the center of the paper plate.

You could also decorate the tissues with cherry blossom petals cut from construction paper, or add favorite foods related to hanami for an extra cute touch.

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[Age 3] A collection of craft ideas (31–40) for making with 3-year-olds about spring events and creatures

Cherry blossom petals made with coffee filters

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Color with water-based markers! Let me show you how to make cherry blossom petals using coffee filters.

You’ll need white coffee filters, water-based markers, scissors, a spray bottle, and old paper like newspaper.

First, color the coffee filter with the water-based markers.

You can draw spirals, or straight lines vertically or horizontally.

Using 2–3 colors of markers lets you enjoy the blended effect! Next, spray the coffee filter with water.

Finally, once it’s dry, cut the coffee filter into petal shapes and you’re done.

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Skeleton cherry tree

A child’s hand turns into a cherry tree trunk! Let me introduce a skeleton-style cherry blossom tree craft.

You’ll need colored construction paper, a pink clear file folder, origami paper, paint, flower petals made with a craft punch, a permanent marker, glue, and scissors.

First, paint the child’s arm up to the elbow and make a handprint.

Next, draw petals on the cut clear file with a permanent marker and attach the craft-punched petals.

Finally, combine the decorated blossom section with the handprint cherry tree trunk, and it’s complete!

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Skeleton Sakura

I’ll show you how to make beautiful, translucent skeleton cherry blossoms.

First, fold and cut origami paper to create a cherry blossom–shaped frame.

Next, trace the cherry blossom shape onto a clear plastic sheet and stick on small pieces of transparent origami.

Finally, layer the frame over the clear sheet and trim the excess with scissors to finish.

Hang them by a window or from the ceiling, and you’ll get colorful light shining through.

If you’re looking for a stylish and cute craft, be sure to give this a try.

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Cherry blossoms made with lace paper

Recommended for infants! Here’s a cherry blossom craft idea using lace paper.

You’ll need lace paper, construction paper cut into a tree shape, paint, glue, construction paper, round masking tape stickers, and scissors.

First, color the lace paper with paint diluted with water.

Once it’s dry, attach the tree-shaped construction paper.

Next, cut slits into the round masking tape stickers to create cherry blossom petals and stick them on.

Finally, cut the backing paper along the silhouette, and you’re done!

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Three-color dango made with origami

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Speaking of spring, cherry-blossom viewing comes to mind.

Here’s a perfect spring craft: how to make three-color dango with origami.

You’ll need three colors of origami paper for the dango and some bamboo skewers.

First, fold a balloon using the basic balloon base in origami.

Once you’ve made all three colors, simply skewer them one by one to finish.

You can enjoy the origami process itself, and then use what you’ve made for pretend play.

Taking a spring walk with the dango you made together with the kids could be fun, too.

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