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

yacht

[Summer Origami] Super Easy Yacht Folding Method [With Voice Commentary]

Something to make in summer! Here are some yacht craft ideas.

A yacht is a boat that moves forward by catching the wind with its sails.

Even if you haven’t seen one in real life, they often appear in picture books and anime.

How about making a yacht that evokes the sea and enjoying a summer craft? All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.

The folding method is simple and easy to follow, so once you get the hang of it, kids should be able to finish it on their own.

Use origami in your favorite colors or patterns to create your own original yacht!

Goldfish scooping made with construction paper

[WakuWaku-san’s Craft Workshop] Make an easy “Goldfish Scooping” game and have fun playing it!

Let’s make it with simple steps! Here are some ideas for making a goldfish scooping game out of construction paper.

Wouldn’t it be fun to recreate the goldfish scooping you see at festivals and food stalls at your preschool or at home? This time, let’s try making a goldfish scooping game using construction paper and paper plates.

You’ll need long, thin strips of colored construction paper, paper plates, a stapler, scissors, cellophane tape, glue, and stickers.

Make the goldfish out of colored paper and the poi (scooping paddle) out of paper plates.

Even without water, putting them in something like a kiddie pool should create the right atmosphere.

Easy Turtle

How to Fold Origami [Turtle 01: Turtle01] / Simple Origami Folding How-to Video Series [ORIGAMing]

Here’s an easy way to fold a turtle that even 3-year-olds can make.

First, fold the paper into a triangle, open it, then fold into a triangle again in the other direction to make creases.

Open the paper, then fold it into a triangle again, shifting it slightly so the corners don’t line up, and fold it in half.

Next, make a crease so that the pointed corner will become the face, flip it over, and fold.

Finally, draw the shell pattern and the face, and you’re done! There aren’t many steps and the method is simple, so try making it together with your 3-year-olds.

ice cream

[For 3-year-olds] Seasonal Origami: Ice Cream

Let’s make an original, refreshing ice cream that’s perfect for preschoolers, using just a single sheet of origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.

Then fold the left and right sides toward the center line.

Finally, glue it onto construction paper, add round stickers as toppings, and use colored pens to decorate to make a delicious-looking ice cream.

It’s also great to display indoors as a summer decoration.

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beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)

[Origami] Summer Origami “Beetle” to Make with a 3-Year-Old

When you think of a rhinoceros beetle, you might imagine a complex shape, but this is an origami design that looks like a beetle viewed from above.

The folding process isn’t too complicated, though you’ll need to use inside reverse folds a few times to form the horn.

Draw the eyes at the end and you’ll have an adorable beetle.

It would be fun to make other insects too and turn them into a wall decoration like an insect paradise.

Please give it a try.

Besides black, light brown or brown origami paper would also suit it well.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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watermelon

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

When it comes to summer-perfect fruit origami, watermelon is the classic choice.

Here, we’ll show you how to make a watermelon using just a single sheet of origami paper.

Simply fold along the edges in sequence and you’ll have a watermelon.

For a more realistic look, it’s best to stack a green sheet and a red sheet back-to-back before folding.

Once it’s finished, draw the seeds with a felt-tip pen or similar.

You could even try making a yellow watermelon.

Why not create a seasonal vibe by putting them on the wall or displaying them in your entryway?

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Fireworks stamp using a toilet paper roll

Fireworks Craft (Ages 2–5): A Summer Project Using Toilet Paper Rolls

Let’s make stamps using toilet paper tubes and use them to paint fireworks.

You’ll need a few toilet paper tubes, black construction paper, paints, and a tray for the paint.

Draw guide lines on the tubes so you don’t cut too far, then use scissors to make fine cuts up to the lines.

After cutting, flare the cut sections outward.

Make several of these; if you vary the fineness and depth of the cuts to create different types, the final result will be more interesting.

Dip the stamps in paint and press them onto the black paper, and you’re done.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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