[For 3-year-olds] A roundup of craft ideas to enjoy in summer! Introducing various motifs and techniques

Osakana Maru Uchiwa

[Summer Craft] Clear and refreshing! Fish Round Fan

How about making a round fish uchiwa fan that feels like summer? First, cut a circle about 20 cm in diameter out of thick paper, and cut out a finger hole and a fish shape.

Next, cut a clear file to a size that will cover the fish opening and attach it to the thick paper.

Any work using a craft knife should be done by the caregiver/teacher.

Then, cut colorful cellophane and stick it on like fish scales.

Finally, layer and glue another sheet of thick paper on the back, add a round sticker for the fish’s eye, and draw freely around the edges.

When light passes through, the sparkling cellophane looks beautiful and brings a pleasant sense of coolness.

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Shaved ice production

[Craft Fair Booth] Let’s make shaved ice♪ Easy craft! Festival vibes! Make it and have fun!

On hot days, you can’t help but crave a cold shaved ice, right? Many people probably make sure to have some at festivals.

Let’s make this classic summer treat! You’ll need a paper cup, cotton, tissues, and paint.

Draw your favorite illustrations all over the paper cup, then stuff it full of cotton.

Place torn pieces of tissue on top to create a crunchy ice texture.

Finally, pour colored water made with paint over it, and you’re done.

If you use an actual syrup bottle, it’ll feel even more like a festival! Try making it while enjoying a conversation like, “What flavor do you like?”

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Guri and Gura’s Seaside Swim

[Kindergarten/Daycare] July: Guri and Gura Seaside Swimming - Art/Painting & Craft

Let’s try making a craft inspired by the picture book “Guri and Gura’s Seaside Adventure.” First, use blue and white paint on light blue construction paper to create waves.

Prepare the environment so the children can freely express themselves.

Make Guri and Gura using origami—don’t forget their trademark red and blue hats.

Next, cut out two swim rings from construction paper.

Finally, glue all the parts onto the paper, and it’s complete! Just looking at it will make you feel like you’re at the beach.

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tsukada moe

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silky beach

[Kindergarten/Daycare] August: My Smooth Sandy Beach – Drawing/Craft

Summer-themed art projects and activities not only let children enjoy the season, they also nurture their imagination! Let’s try expressing a beach atmosphere through art to boost those summer vibes.

Kids can color freely on construction paper shaped like a beach umbrella, or tear tissue paper to resemble beach sand and glue it onto paper.

With their free ideas, what kind of beach will they create? Both children and teachers will be excited to find out.

It would also be lovely to display the children’s drawings or photos under the umbrella!

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Mr./Ms. Suisui Goldfish

[Kindergarten/Daycare] July: Suisui Goldfish Painting and Crafts

Goldfish are a familiar sight at festivals.

The way they glide gracefully through the water feels so refreshing! Here’s a summer-themed craft idea inspired by goldfish.

First, take a sheet of construction paper to represent the surface of a fishbowl.

Put paint on some marbles and roll them across the paper to create patterns.

Next, cut a paper doily in half, fold both ends, and use red paint to stamp.

Finally, attach the patterned paper and goldfish parts to a fishbowl shape made from construction paper—and you’re done! With steps like marble rolling and stamping, it’s perfect for kids to enjoy, so have fun making it!

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Blurry Painting Ice Cream

[Preschool Crafts] Perfect for summer wall displays! Easy blot-painting ice cream

When you think of summer, it’s the perfect season for delicious ice cream.

Let’s express the sweet ice cream that kids love using a wet-on-wet painting technique.

For preparation, cut white drawing paper into circles.

Then lightly moisten them with water.

Have the children drop their favorite paints onto the paper and enjoy watching the colors bleed and spread.

If there are too many colors, they may blend too much during the bleeding process and not finish neatly, so it’s best to limit the number of colors in advance.

Once the ice cream circles are dry, stick them onto a cone—and it’s done! Enjoy making original ice cream art with the children.

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Colorful-sticker fish

Sticker play suitable from age 1: Let’s make colorful fish with paper plates!

Why not make colorful fish with sticker pasting? Round stickers are easy for little hands to peel and stick, so they’re sure to be captivated! If you’re incorporating this into a July craft, turn paper plates into summery fish motifs.

To let the children go all out with sticker pasting, portion the stickers into small amounts and put them in cases so they’re easy to use.

The colorful polka-dotted fish look cool and give an early taste of summer.

Each child’s individuality will show in how they place the stickers, so once they’re finished, it’ll be fun to display their creations!

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