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

Summer at-home fun you can get all at the 100-yen shop!

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Everything you need from the 100-yen shop! Here are some ideas for summer play at home.

Have you heard of a sensory bag? It’s a pouch-like item used as a toy to stimulate children’s senses, letting them play while engaging their perception and sensations.

This time, let’s make a DIY sensory bag and play with it! You’ll need a vacuum/compression bag, decorative pom-poms, beads, and liquid laundry starch or school glue.

You can also add glitter for extra sparkle.

The cool, chilly feel makes it perfect for summer.

morning glory

Morning glories with origami! I explained how to fold them, with steps tailored for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds.

Vivid colors are beautiful! Here are some morning glory craft ideas.

When you think of flowers that are unique to summer, what comes to mind? In some regions, elementary school children grow morning glories at school.

This time, let’s make morning glories with origami.

You’ll need origami paper, construction paper, and crayons or colored pencils.

In the video, arrangement methods are introduced by age, so try adjusting the steps to match your child’s interests and attention span.

Using origami in your favorite colors will make it even more exciting.

corn

[Preschool Craft] Perfect for the Summer Season! Corn with Origami | Origami Corn

Let’s make a summer-only veggie! Here are some corn craft ideas.

What comes to mind when you think of summer vegetables? Corn, which often appears in anime and picture books, is perfect to make with kids.

You’ll need yellow origami paper, green origami paper, and crayons or pens.

For the step where you recreate the round shape of the corn, it’s reassuring to work together with a parent or teacher.

Also, drawing kernels on the finished corn will make it look even nicer!

Puni Puni Fruit

Looks just like the real thing! You can even peel the skin♪ I tried making a squishy fruit assortment [Oni Pita] DIY Fruits Squishy with Nano Tape 🍇🍉🍌🍓

They look just like the real thing! Here are some ideas for squishy, jiggly fruits.

Have you heard of nano tape? It’s a kind of tape with super strong adhesion that can be reused, and it’s apparently great for kitchens and DIY projects.

Let’s use this amazing nano tape to make squeezies.

In the video, bananas, watermelons, strawberries, and grapes are recreated to look glossy and bouncy, making you want to craft them with your kids.

Definitely give it a try!

stag beetle

[Origami] Summer origami “Stag Beetle” to make with a 3-year-old child

A big hit with kids! Here’s a fun stag beetle craft idea.

Stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles are insects that children really admire.

This time, let’s make a stag beetle—famous for its large jaws—using origami.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.

It’s best to choose a color that matches the image of a stag beetle your child has in mind.

For steps where layers of paper need to be tucked in, it’s reassuring to work together with a parent or teacher.

We hope it turns into a wonderful creation that kids will be proud to show off to friends and family.

Crispy Slime Pretzel

KOHAKUTO GUMMY SLIME DIY — Looks real!? I tried making slime like crispy Gummytzel.

Just like candy! Here are some ideas for crispy slime pretzels.

They’re super cute to look at, too! We’ll show you ideas for making crispy slime.

When you think of slime, many people probably imagine a soft texture that stretches out.

This time, let’s transform slime into a crispy form and have fun with it.

What you’ll need: molds, a melamine sponge, candle wax, parchment paper, and toothpicks.

Be sure to work together with a parent or teacher when making this.

The finished crispy slime looks just like candy, but please play with it without putting it in your mouth.

penguin

[Preschool Craft] Let’s make a penguin with origami! It’s easy to make with just one sheet♪

Make it with a single sheet of origami! Here’s a penguin idea.

Penguins give off a cool, refreshing impression, don’t they? This time, let’s make a simple penguin that you can complete with just one sheet of origami.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen or colored pencils.

The steps are simple, so it looks like you can have fun making it together with kids.

Plus, if you make penguins with different colors of origami, you’ll grow attached to them as if they’re friends or family.

It’s a wonderful idea for nurturing children’s creativity.