[For 4-year-olds] Crafts to make with preschoolers in July and August: Creative activities that let kids feel the summer
Summer is full of events and activities that kids can enjoy! How about experiencing that summer fun through crafts together with four-year-olds? Here, we introduce a variety of motifs perfect for the season.
As children enjoy creating while exploring colors and shapes, their vocabulary grows and their imagination is nurtured.
Be sure to try these fun craft ideas packed with the charms of summer.
子どもたちの作品を「作品」として扱っているため、本文では「制作」という用語を使用しています。
- Perfect Summer Craft Ideas to Try in July for 4-Year-Olds
- [For 4-year-olds] Recommended for August! Craft ideas: Enjoy a variety of motifs
- Craft activity ideas for 4-year-olds
- [For 4-year-olds] Ideas for group games and craft activities that can be done indoors
- August Craft Ideas for 5-Year-Olds
- [For 4-year-olds] Crafts to make with preschoolers in July and August: Creative activities that let kids feel the summer
- [For 5-year-olds] Crafts to try in July! Ideas that capture the season
- Recommended in July! Summer craft play ideas
- [For 2-Year-Olds] Craft Ideas to Enjoy in August! Incorporate Summery Motifs and Techniques
- [4-year-olds] Craft ideas to enjoy with children in June
- Have fun in August! A collection of summer origami ideas recommended for preschoolers (4–5 years old)
- [For 3-year-olds] A roundup of craft ideas to enjoy in summer! Introducing various motifs and techniques
- [Childcare] Fun craft ideas and craft activities perfect for summer
[For 4-year-olds] Crafts to make with middle preschoolers in July–August! Summer-themed craft activities (111–120)
Origami crab
Let’s try folding a crab with origami.
It’s suitable for ages 4 and up, and it’s a versatile piece you can use as an accent in crafts or as a motif in collaborative projects.
While crabs are often imagined as red, children’s creativity knows no bounds—let them fold with any color they like.
For the eyes, using googly-eye stickers helps create the look of cute, round, protruding eyes and enhances the overall feel.
Crabs are great for all kinds of scenes, from ocean-themed crafts to aquarium displays.
Make lots of them with the kids and have fun together!
Sunflowers drawn with fingertips
Here’s a sunflower art idea that even 0-year-olds can enjoy using their fingertips! Place blobs of paint on white drawing paper in the shape of a sunflower and add a small amount of water.
Next, put the paper inside a storage bag.
By spreading the paint from the outside of the bag, children can enjoy a sensory play experience without getting their hands dirty! They’ll love the squishy feel and watching the colors blend, making it easy to introduce even in infant classes.
To finish, take the paper out of the bag, let it dry, and add a frame made from black construction paper.
With the frame, each child’s unique creation becomes a delightful piece of art.
Morning glories made with dyed paper
One of the things to look forward to as summer approaches is the morning glory.
Let’s use brightly colored dyed paper to express these flowers! First, cut a circle from washi paper, fold it, and dab paint onto the top so it soaks in; once it’s dry, unfold it.
Next, make leaves, vines, and a pot from construction paper and combine them with your dyed-paper morning glories.
If you use washi that absorbs paint well, you can beautifully recreate morning glories in soft, pale tones.
Coloring only the outer edges of the petals will make them look even more realistic.
You’ll end up with a summery piece that highlights each child’s individuality.
Be sure to include this in your summer craft ideas!
Painting with ice paints
If you’re looking for a cool idea perfect for summer, why not try painting with ice? This activity involves freezing water mixed with paint and using it to draw.
Prepare a palette with compartments, paints for coloring, and straws to serve as handles.
The key is to mix the paint a bit on the thick side.
When freezing, to keep the straws from tipping over, cover the palette with aluminum foil after the paint is mixed, poke holes, and insert the straws through them.
Slightly thicker drawing paper may also be better, as it’s less likely to tear.
Don’t set a specific composition or theme—let the kids enjoy free drawing.
Shooting Star Production
Here’s an idea for making shooting stars that’s perfect for Tanabata decorations in July.
Decorate strips of cellophane tape (suzuran tape) cut to look like shooting stars with star-shaped sequins! When attaching the sequins, you can easily make this using double-sided tape, wood glue, or OPP tape.
Curious three-year-olds will likely be fascinated by the sparkling sequins! For the star at the top of the shooting star, it would be fun to let the children try marble rolling to create the pattern.