For 5-Year-Olds: Let’s Make It! A Collection of Craft Ideas to Feel the Spring
With the arrival of spring and the move up to the next class, the five-year-olds are surely brimming with excitement as they enter their final year at the preschool.
You can see them enjoying themselves—taking on projects with a strong sense of purpose and showing their originality.
This time, we’re introducing spring craft ideas that are perfect for five-year-olds.
We’ve gathered a range from slightly more challenging projects to ideas they can actually play with.
These are activities that five-year-olds will find rewarding to work on.
Teachers, please enjoy them together with the children!
Note: Because children’s creations are treated as works, we use the term “seisaku” in the text to mean “production/creation as a work.”
[Age 5] Let’s Make It! A Collection of Craft Ideas that Feel Like Spring (1–10)
Dandelion candy holderNEW!
Here’s an origami idea for a cute candy holder inspired by dandelions.
It’s practical and perfect for small gifts.
Fold the paper into a triangle, divide it into three sections, then pull forward and fold to create leaf shapes.
Open the base into a square and pull along the diagonals to form a neat box shape—that’s the key.
Use a strip of masking tape wrapped around to represent the stem and bring the whole design together.
Handy for small snacks or trinkets.
It looks fun and is a recommended arrangement for everyone from kids to adults.
A box of dandelion flowers and fluffNEW!
This is a box-shaped dandelion you can decorate and enjoy, adorned with flowers and fluff.
Its stylish design makes it a striking interior accent.
Use four sheets of origami: some for the flowers and some for the box.
For the box origami, turn it face down and crease the fold lines neatly.
Fold the other side the same way, glue it, and form the box shape.
Make the dandelions with a slitted sheet and a thin strip of paper, then attach them to all four sides of the box and connect them to finish.
Arranging the petals—slit and spread—creates a vibrant look.
It’s a display-worthy craft that children and adults can enjoy together.
Three-dimensional origami dandelionNEW!
This is a striking dandelion craft with a delightful three-dimensional feel.
Cut a rectangle from origami paper, make fine slits, then roll it up while gluing to form the flower.
The key is to space the slits evenly for a beautiful finish.
Create the stem with a different sheet of origami, and add jagged-cut grass for a natural look.
Connecting rolled pieces to form a frame will make it stand out as a decoration, too.
The steps are easy to follow, making it great for both kids and adults.
Display it on a desk or in an entryway to bring a touch of spring.
Framed origami dandelion wall decorationNEW!
The framed origami dandelion wall decoration is a vibrant interior piece that can be displayed as is.
First, fold the origami paper little by little from the top and bottom to make firm creases, then trim the top, bottom, left, and right to refine the shape.
By folding the edges inward, you create a frame-like border.
Next, take a rectangular piece of origami paper, make fine slits in it, roll it up tightly, and gently open the petals.
Finally, arrange the leaves in a balanced way to complete a dimensional dandelion.
It’s a satisfying project and an idea that kids and adults can enjoy together.
Make it with paper cutting! Dandelion fluffNEW!
Here’s a gentle, paper-cutting idea that captures the soft, airy spread of dandelion fluff.
Prepare origami paper, scissors, and a pencil.
Fold the origami paper in half twice, then fold it again into a triangle.
Open and align the layers so they fan outward, sketch the dandelion seed design, and cut carefully.
The key to a neat finish is to take your time with the fine details.
When you gently unfold it, a radiating pattern appears, revealing delicate fluff.
It’s a project that’s fun to open and see, recommended for both kids and adults.
Display it by a window to let the light shine through and make it even more beautiful.
Authentic dandelions that even children can makeNEW!
This is a full-fledged dandelion origami that lets you carefully craft the flower, leaves, and even the stem.
It may look like there are many steps, but if you proceed carefully one by one, you’ll get a beautiful result.
Start by folding a sheet cut in half; fold about one-fifth while aligning the edges with the creases to shape it, then create step folds and glue them together to complete the flower.
For the leaves, use a separate sheet: fold diagonally along the creases and open the pockets to squash-fold, adding a three-dimensional effect.
For the stem, fold a quarter-size piece and assemble it; then insert and glue the flower and leaves to finish.
Fun to roll! Dandelion origamiNEW!
This is a voluminous dandelion origami made by rolling strips.
The petals spread out radially, giving a glamorous look.
Fold the origami paper in half and cut it, then fold each piece in half again.
Apply glue to the edge, join to form a ring, and make fine 5 mm cuts to create the petals.
Roll another piece of paper to make the stem, and fold and snip it to finish the leaves.
Wrap the petals around the stem and fluff them out for added dimension—it also works well as interior decor.
Combining yellow and orange will make it even more vibrant.