For 5-Year-Olds: Let’s Make It! A Collection of Craft Ideas to Feel the Spring

Dyed Paper: Koinobori (Carp Streamers)

Make Koinobori with Dyed Paper: A May Craft for Use in Preschools (For 5-Year-Olds)

In May, we celebrate Children’s Day, right? How about making koinobori (carp streamers) using dyed paper? In this idea, you dip folded dyeing paper into several paints, then cut it into the shape of a koinobori to finish.

Once you’ve made several koinobori, line them up and paste them onto construction paper to complete the project.

I think it would also look lovely if you make the koinobori in different sizes.

By the way, if you use too much glue, the paper can tear, so the trick is to apply it sparingly.

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[Construction Paper] Pinwheel

[For 5-year-olds] Making Pinwheels

Let’s make a pinwheel that’s fun to watch as it spins around and around.

In this idea, we mainly use construction paper.

First, cut out circular parts from the construction paper, then attach them to a thick straw to assemble the pinwheel.

It’s also fun that the design changes depending on the paper you choose.

And when the pinwheel you designed actually spins, you’ll feel a great sense of excitement.

When trying to spin it, bring it close to a breezy spot or hold it at chest height and run.

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[Paper Cup] Flower Gift

[Mother's Day] Singing & Making Gifts!! Mommy ♪ Elephant ♪ 'Straw Necklace' 'Paper Cup Flowers' (Nursery/Preschool, Childcare Worker, Crafts, Children's Songs, Japanese Children’s Song)

May 12 is Mother’s Day, right? So here’s a perfect gift idea: paper cup flowers.

First, prepare a pink paper cup.

Cut vertical slits around it so it can open up.

This will make it look like a flower with the bottom as the center.

Then attach a straw as the stem and decorate it with paper leaves.

Finally, write a message—such as words of thanks—in the white space in the middle.

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[Paper Plate] Flapping Bird

[Crafts] 6 paper plate projects kids will love [Preschool/Kindergarten]

Here’s an idea for a bird with moving wings made from a paper plate.

First, make cuts around the plate, leaving about 4 cm uncut along the edge.

Next, fold the paper plate inside out, and fold the uncut section into a triangle.

Then, pinch the folded part and open it up to transform it into a bird-like wing shape.

Finally, attach the paper plate to a bird body made from construction paper to complete it.

It’s fun to move it up and down and watch the wings flap.

Try making different kinds of birds like doves and chicks!

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Balloon: Original Hot Air Balloon

[5-year-olds] We made hot air balloons!

Here’s a hot-air balloon project idea that lets everyone express their individuality.

In this idea, you’ll first make a miniature-sized balloon.

Start by preparing a small balloon, then attach washi paper to it and add color.

Once it’s done, remove the balloon to make a papier-mâché shell.

Thread a string through it and attach a paper cup to hang underneath—that’s the basic structure complete.

Then try placing people or characters made from construction paper in the basket.

The fun lies not only in designing the balloon itself, but also in the excitement of deciding who to ride in it.

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