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.”
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[Age 5] Let’s Make It! A Collection of Spring-Themed Craft Ideas (21–30)
Cute butterflies made from construction paper
Here’s how to make colorful butterflies that are perfect for sticker play.
Fold a small piece of construction paper in half, draw one wing, and cut along the outline.
Next, prepare a circle cut from construction paper and cut only one half of it in two.
Glue these onto the wings.
Stick round stickers in your favorite colors on the wings.
Cut a chenille stem to about 5 cm, then curl the ends into small circles.
Tape the chenille stem to the back with clear tape.
Draw a face with a pen or similar, and you’re done.
It also looks cute if you draw your favorite designs on the wings with crayons.
A caterpillar decoration that’s fun to tear apart
The picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which is hugely popular with children, is sure to be a hit if you incorporate it into your craft time.
All you need is construction paper.
Cut red and light green construction paper into the shapes of an apple and a pear.
Mark the centers so they’re easy to find, make a slit, then tear outward from the inside.
Just be careful not to rip them apart completely! The key is to focus on the pressure in your fingertips and tear carefully.
Make a caterpillar with a face photo attached, stick it onto the base, and you’re done.
Since it features your child’s face, it’s also a great idea for a birthday craft.
[For 5-year-olds] Let’s Make It! A Collection of Spring-Themed Craft Ideas (31–40)
Fun to roll! Dandelion origami
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.
Framed origami dandelion wall decoration
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 fluff
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.
Let’s look for spring! Making a magnifying glass
Here’s how to make a magnifying glass that’s perfect for spring walks and bug hunting.
Prepare two pieces of thick paper with circular cutouts, construction paper, clear cellophane, tape, and colored pens.
Fold a rectangular piece of construction paper to add strength and shape it into the handle of the magnifying glass.
Attach the handle firmly to the bottom of one of the circular cutouts so it won’t come off.
Place the cellophane over the cutout and stick it down, then trim off any excess with scissors.
Finally, glue the second circular cutout on top, and your magnifying glass is complete.
Use colored pens to decorate it and make your own original magnifying glass!
Authentic dandelions that even children can make
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.