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

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.

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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