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[Childcare] Fun to Make! Recommended Craft Ideas for Spring

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

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.

[Childcare] Fun to Make! Recommended Spring Craft Ideas (31–40)

How to make a 3D dandelion

[Origami] How to make a 3D dandelion | How to make an Origami Dandelion flower.

How to make a 3D dandelion

Here’s an idea for a softly rounded, three-dimensional dandelion finished by curling it up.

One of its charms is that it can be made with simple materials.

Fold a sheet of origami paper in half, make fine cuts, then roll it up tightly.

Fold another piece of origami into a diamond shape and open it outward to create the base for the petals.

Apply glue to attach them, and gently spread the petals to complete a three-dimensional flower.

Using different shades of yellow makes it even more vibrant.

The instructions are easy to follow, making it a project that people of all ages can enjoy together.

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Make it with paper cutting! Dandelion fluff

[Origami] Kirigami Flowers (20) Dandelion Fluff 🌸 Dandelion fluff

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.

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Colorful flowers made with bag stamps

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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!

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Strawberry cake made with paper cups

[Kindergarten/Preschool] Spring Craft / Easy / How to Make a Strawberry Cake ♡

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.

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Broad beans you make by sticking (pieces) on

Spring Craft: “Broad Beans” Easy How-To Explained by a Preschool Teacher (for 2–3-year-olds) #shorts

Broad beans you make by sticking (pieces) on

Broad beans, which are said to be in season from April to June, are perfect for spring crafts.

This time, we’ll introduce a project that uses these broad beans.

Prepare by pre-cutting the pod and bean shapes out of construction paper.

If the children are old enough and comfortable using scissors, it’s also great to let them cut the pieces themselves.

Glue the pod and beans onto a base sheet of construction paper, draw faces on the beans, and you’re done.

The steps are very simple, so even younger children can enjoy making this.

The vivid green of the broad beans is sure to energize the kids even more.

Give it a try!

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[Childcare] Fun to Make! Recommended Craft Ideas for Spring (41–50)

A flower blooming on the water

A flower blooming on water♪ #AtHomePlay #EducationalPlay #EducationalVideo #Origami I adapted it with reference to NGK Insulators’ science site 🌸 Using thin calligraphy paper makes it open instantly, which is fun ☺️✨

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.

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Dandelions made with stamps

Get a head start on spring ✨ Creative play with recycled materials 🎨 #shorts #childcare #paints

Dandelions made with stamps

Easy yet wonderfully eye-catching! Let’s make dandelion flowers using a stamp! The process is very simple.

Prepare a toilet paper roll and make lots of slits on one end.

Add many fine cuts while imagining dandelion petals.

Fold the cut sections outward, and your stamp is ready! Draw the dandelion stems and leaves on a sheet of construction paper as the base, then dip the toilet paper roll stamp in yellow paint and start stamping on top.

The toilet paper roll stamp is large and easy to grip, so even very young children can enjoy it.

It’s a great craft that uses familiar recycled materials, so give it a try!

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