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

Let’s paint the ocean with PET bottle stamps

Let’s have fun creating an ocean scene using a plastic bottle cap stamp that even young children can enjoy easily.

The materials are super simple! All you need is construction paper, a plastic bottle cap, paint, and a paper plate.

Squeeze your favorite paint colors onto the paper plate, dab the plastic bottle cap in the paint, and then stamp it onto the construction paper—that’s it! Using two or three colors like blue and light blue makes it look beautiful.

Finally, attach shell and fish shapes made from construction paper that you prepared in advance to complete the artwork.

It’s also lovely to add motifs you folded yourself with origami.

Give it a try for inspiration!

Turtle’s plastic bottle bucket

[PET bottle craft] Great for water play! Turtle PET-bottle bucket [handmade toy]

Here’s an idea for a turtle-themed bucket made from a plastic bottle that kids can use to fill with water or scoop and play.

First, cut off the bottle’s mouth and protect the cut edge with tape.

Design a turtle on the side of the bottle using tape, then draw the face with a permanent marker.

Punch holes on both sides of the bottle’s rim, thread through suzuran tape (polypropylene ribbon) that has a 2 cm-wide piece of straw cut and slipped over it, and attach it as a handle to finish.

Using straws in several colors makes it bright and cute.

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Colorful ice play with pom-poms

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Have fun without using colored water! Here’s a colorful ice play idea using pom-poms.

It’s easy to try because you can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop.

This time, let’s use a round ice tray and colorful decorative balls to enjoy some cool, playful ice activities.

Just put the decorative balls and water into the round ice tray, freeze it, and you’re done! You can play by touching the ice as is, or enjoy watching it melt in the bath.

Try out different ways to play.

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.

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!

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.

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!