[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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[Childcare] Fun to make! Recommended spring craft ideas (11–20)
Let’s decorate with springtime natural items!
@hoikushisatomi Capture spring: Try preserving flowers and plants as a piece while they’re still beautiful! Note: They’ll last on display for about 2–3 weeks. If you want them to last longer, press the flowers first and then create your piece!work#LifeWithKids#NurseryTeacherDailyLifeCute#crafts#diyNursery teacher / Childcare workerTranslation
3:03 PM – Sharou
Let’s decorate with springtime treasures! Here’s a perfect spring craft you can make by collecting fallen flowers and wild grasses on a walk.
First, place a sheet of cooking paper (parchment paper) down and put a frame-shaped piece of construction paper on top.
Apply OPP tape (clear packaging tape) over the opening.
Peel the tape, flip it sticky-side up, and arrange the flowers you picked.
Seal it with another layer of OPP tape and trim off the excess—done! It will keep for about two to three weeks, so if you want it to last longer, it’s best to press the flowers first and then make it.
Decorating the paper frame is super cute, too, so give it a try!
Colorful flowers made with bag stamps
@niconico_mama Art with this? No way! 🌸🎨 Today we’re making spring flower art with a fun, unexpected material 💕 The trick is: tie it once and flip it inside out! Put some air in, tie it, and you’ve got an easy stamp ✨ Dab it in paint and press—hello, flowers! 😍♥️ You want them to play with paint but worry about the mess… They don’t like getting their hands dirty—what to do… Even with those concerns, this is totally fine ✨ Just stamp like a little stamper, and if you add sparkly stickers or glitter, isn’t that the best ever? 😍 When you’re done, hang it on the wall at home 💕 Stamp lots and have so much fun 😊💕 —————————— I used: • plastic bags • drawing paper • paint —————————— ☆━━━━━━━━━━━━━━☆ Thank you always for your comments and likes 😊 Some of you even tell me “I made it!” and it makes me super happy ☺️♥️ I’m waiting to hear “We played!” “We made it!” from everyone 😆✨✨ ☆━━━━━━━━━━━━━━☆#PaintPlay#PaintArt#ArtEducation
Adventure – YOASOBI
Make it with a plastic-bag stamp! Here’s a craft perfect for spring: a flower field.
First, tie the bottom of a plastic bag and turn it inside out, then blow in some air and tie it closed.
Next, squeeze out your favorite paint colors and dab paint onto the bottom of the bag.
Stamp it onto construction paper to create flower shapes! Use lots of colors to make a whole flower field.
Add glitter or any decorations you like—they’ll look adorable.
You won’t get your hands dirty, so it’s easy and fuss-free.
Give it a try with the kids!
Strawberry cake made with paper cups
The strawberries look so realistic and delicious.
Let me show you how to make a strawberry cake using a paper cup.
Get a paper cup, paint, tissue paper (hana-gami), crayons, red and green construction paper, and glue ready.
Use the paper cup as the cake base and paint it.
While the paint is drying, make the strawberries with the construction paper.
When drawing the center of the strawberries with crayons, I recommend coloring with pink first and then layering white crayon on top to add a three-dimensional effect.
Once you’ve glued the tissue paper onto the paper cup to look like whipped cream, stick the strawberries on top and you’re done.
It’s also fun to try different colors of tissue paper and paint.
A flower blooming on the water
Flowers blooming on water make for a very spring-like craft.
The method is very simple: take origami cut into petal shapes and fold each petal inward toward the center.
Gently place it on the surface of water, and the petals will slowly open! It’s exciting to see how they unfold.
It’s also recommended to draw flowers on white drawing paper and use those.
Since many flowers bloom in spring, try making them while observing real flowers.
If using scissors is difficult, make them together with a teacher.
Sensory Bottle Made with Cherry Blossom Petals
When you think of spring, many of you probably picture cherry blossoms.
Cherry trees in full bloom are dazzling, yet their petals fall quickly, giving them a fleeting, delicate charm.
This time, we’ll show you how to make a sensory bottle that lets you enjoy the beauty of sakura for a long period.
It’s very easy to make: simply put liquid laundry starch and cherry blossoms into an empty bottle, then secure the lid with glue—and you’re done.
Adding cotton balls or beads is also recommended.
Take your time to relax and be soothed as you watch the cherry blossoms gently drift and sway.
windmill
How about making a pinwheel that dances in the pleasant spring breeze? You’ll need construction paper, a hole punch, scissors, a straw, glue, and so on.
It’s nice to make it while thinking and asking, “Have you seen one of these before?” or “What do you think makes it spin?” First, draw a circle on colored construction paper with a compass, cut it out, and turn it into the blades.
Let children choose their preferred colors for the paper and straw—they’ll love that.
Once it’s finished, take it out to the playground or outside the school so they can actually feel the natural wind making the pinwheel turn.
Saying, “If we run, it spins even more!” and having a little race makes for a fun, active playtime too.
[Early Childhood Education] Fun to Make! Recommended Spring Craft Ideas (21–30)
Sticky Felt Balloon
Here’s an idea for making balloons that make the most of felt’s soft, fluffy texture.
First, cut light blue construction paper into a balloon shape.
Next, cut felt in three colors into triangles or squares.
Finally, use wood glue to attach the felt pieces onto the balloon and make a handle with yarn—that’s it! It’s also cute to display the balloons as if animals or characters are holding them.
Adjust tasks like cutting the paper and using scissors according to the children’s age and developmental stage.
Besides felt, it’s also fun to try various materials like ribbons and beads to decorate the balloons.
Give it a try for inspiration!