[Childcare] Fun to Make! Recommended Craft Ideas for Spring
In spring, with new admissions and moving up to the next class, you can see children in all sorts of states—excited, nervous, and everything in between.
Many teachers are probably hoping that the children will come to enjoy their days at the preschool/kindergarten.
So this time, we’re sharing craft ideas perfect for spring.
We’ve gathered plenty of motifs that evoke the season—like cherry blossoms, tulips, and ladybugs—as well as ideas you can use for events such as Easter and Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day).
Decorate various areas to wrap your room in a spring atmosphere, and the children are sure to feel cozy and smile!
Give them a try.
Note: Since the things the children make are treated as “artworks,” we refer to them as “seisaku (制作)” in the text.
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pansy
Pansies, which you often see in flower beds at kindergartens and daycare centers, are probably one of the flowers most familiar to children, aren’t they? Let’s try making those pansies with origami! Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold the two end corners up to the top point.
Fold all the corners inward to complete a petal.
Make five identical pieces, glue them together, and draw the pansy’s distinctive pattern to finish! When you create flowers you usually see without thinking much about them using origami, you grow even more attached to them.
Butterfly made with felt
Combine different materials to create your favorite butterfly! Here are some felt butterfly ideas.
It’s a good idea to prepare a few types of materials in addition to felt so children can choose and mix them on their own.
Cutting the inner materials smaller than the outer ones enhances the butterfly’s three-dimensional look.
You can also use jute twine instead of pipe cleaners.
Making a favorite butterfly while enjoying the softness and colors of felt is sure to be a fun time for kids.
Tulips Painted with a Fork
Let me introduce a spring-themed tulip art project you can paint using a fork.
Prepare a disposable fork, construction paper, crayons, and cotton swabs.
Dip the fork in paint, then press it firmly onto the paper, following the fork’s curve to stamp and create the tulip flowers.
It’s best to have about three colors of paint ready.
Finally, use the cotton swabs to draw the stems and leaves, and you’re done.
It’s a craft that lets you enjoy exploring paint colors as you work.
Give it a try!
Tulips made from flower paper
Cute tulips with a gentle, calm vibe! Here are some ideas for making tulips with flower paper.
Flower paper is a material often used in crafts; it has a soft, delicate texture and comes in a wide range of colors.
It’s lightweight and easy to work with, so kids can make things without needing much strength.
What you’ll need: flower paper, wire, double-sided tape, scissors, green masking tape, and a straw.
Take this opportunity to give it a try!
Make a little snake and go for a spring walk
Here’s a craft to make spring walks even more fun: a wiggly snake! Prepare construction paper, twine, scissors, crayons, glue, and stickers.
Draw on the construction paper with crayons, then add stickers or pieces of cut origami paper.
Using scissors, cut the paper into a spiral snake shape.
If you draw guide marks where you’ll cut, it will be easier.
Attach the twine to the head, and you’re done.
Take your freely wiggling snake for a walk—up, down, left, and right—and have fun!
Cherry Blossoms Made with Paper Quilling
It’s fun to twirl with your fingertips! Here are some cherry blossom ideas you can make with paper quilling.
You’ll need pink construction paper, a toothpick, scissors, and glue.
First, cut the paper into 1-centimeter-wide strips to make long, thin quilling paper.
Next, use the toothpick to roll the quilling paper into tight coils.
Finally, pinch and shape the coils to form petals, and your parts are complete! Keep making more parts and assemble them to finish your cherry blossoms.
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Interactive card made with masking tape
Handmade, one-of-a-kind cards are delightful! Here are some ideas for interactive cards made with washi tape.
Washi tape is extremely popular with children.
Compared to regular tape or stickers, its adhesive is weaker, so it can be stuck on and peeled off with little force—making it safe for kids to use freely on their own.
By adding interactive elements to an original card, you can bring even more joy and surprise.
Take this opportunity to give it a try!