[For 4-year-olds] Crafts to make with preschoolers in July and August: Creative activities that let kids feel the summer

Colorful fireworks with straws

When it comes to making fireworks with straws, stamping and blow painting are classics, but here’s an idea that uses short straw pieces to depict fireworks.

First, prepare straws in your favorite colors and cut them into pieces about 1 cm long.

On a round piece of black construction paper, arrange the straw pieces to resemble fireworks.

Adding pom-poms or round stickers in the gaps makes it extra cute.

Finally, attach your fireworks to a sheet of holographic origami paper cut slightly larger than the black circle—and you’re done! Try using straws in various colors to capture the festive brilliance of fireworks.

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Colorful turtle made with masking tape

This is an art project that colorfully depicts turtles, a creature popular with children.

First, prepare white drawing paper and have the children place masking tape while imagining a turtle’s shell.

Once the tape is on, get some paints ready and have them color the white areas of the paper in bright colors.

After the paint dries, peel off the tape to reveal a colorful shell! Cut the paper into a shell shape, then attach parts for the head, legs, and tail to complete the turtle.

Don’t forget to draw the face with crayons, too.

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Tanabata decorations

[Craft] Simple and cute! Four types of Tanabata decorations 🎋✨

Let’s make Tanabata decorations with the children in preparation for the Star Festival.

There are many ways to make them, so choose a method that’s easy for your class to try.

Making lanterns is good practice for using scissors—be sure to draw guide lines first.

Also, Tanabata decorations look much more festive when they’re colorful.

If you use patterned origami that you don’t usually use, the children will likely exclaim, “So pretty!” at the results.

It would be great if you could make lots and hang them up.

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Five types of summer origami

[In 2 Minutes] Simple and Cute! 5 Types of Summer Origami

Why not use a summery watermelon-themed origami for your craft activity? First, glue a sheet of red origami paper to a sheet of green origami paper to make one piece.

Crease it along the diagonal, then cut along the crease with scissors.

Fold up the base of the triangular piece, and by repeating the fold-and-tuck steps, you’ll have a watermelon! Because there are some detailed steps, aim this for ages 3 and up, with a teacher providing assistance.

Once it’s finished, draw the seeds with a pen.

Try making lots of these origami accents to add a special touch to your crafts.

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Handmade yo-yo

[Summer Festival Craft] Easy Yo-Yo Fishing – Simple for Toddlers and Elementary School Kids! Make and Play: Kids’ Craft

Let’s make and play with the classic water-balloon yo-yo from summer festivals using paper.

Punch holes at the top and bottom of four strips of construction paper.

Fold each strip in half to make a crease, then open them.

Glue their centers and layer them radially.

From the inside, thread a chenille stem (pipe cleaner) through the holes in order, twisting its tip so it won’t slip out.

To make the chenille stem into a loop, thread it again through the last strip and secure it with double-sided tape to finish the yo-yo.

It looks cute if you add patterns with stickers or pens, and you can also enjoy a yo-yo fishing game by making a rod with disposable chopsticks, a chenille stem, and kite string.

When making holes in the paper, use an awl, but since it’s dangerous for children, have an adult handle that step.

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