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[Childcare] Winter Projects You’ll Want to Try! Recommended Craft Ideas
Winter is packed with events like Christmas and New Year’s.
With one fun event after another, children are surely full of excitement.
Plus, winter-specific activities and warm, cozy motifs add color to everyday life.
In this article, we’ll introduce craft ideas to enjoy during the winter season.
If your ideas have been getting repetitive or you’re looking for a hint, please use this as a reference.
Since the things children make are treated as works, we use the term “seisaku” (production) in the text.
[Childcare] Projects to try in winter! Recommended craft ideas (1–10)
Snow fairy! Adorable long-tailed tit (Shima-enaga)
Why not try making the popular long-tailed tit as a “snow fairy” with origami? All you need is a single sheet of your favorite origami paper and a black pen, so preparation is super easy.
Fold by creasing and flipping the paper as you go: use the white front side to represent the body and the colored back side for the wings.
Finish by drawing the eyes and beak with a black pen to enjoy different expressions.
With few steps, it’s easy even for a 3-year-old, so it’s highly recommended.
After it’s done, you can show them to each other or line them up on the wall to create a cute atmosphere.
[Paper Cutting Play] Making Ramen
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJVlkk0pTUT/Delicious ramen that kids and adults alike love—perfect for warming up on a cold day.
Use colored construction paper as a bowl, brown construction paper for the broth, and glue down yellow yarn for the noodles.
On top, make toppings like menma, green onions, seasoned eggs, and chashu out of origami paper, then glue them on.
Kids can have fun piling on their favorite toppings and expressing their individuality with choices like, “I’m going to add lots of nori!” or “I want extra chashu!”
Daruma made with string threading
https://www.tiktok.com/@haruharo_made/video/7309799399104859399We’d like to introduce a wonderful craft that builds concentration and fine motor skills: a Daruma lacing activity.
Cut out the center of a paper plate, then punch holes around the cut-out edge for the string to go through.
When making the holes, a craft hole punch is recommended.
After threading the string, finish by lacing it so that the holes connect to each other.
To make it easier to thread, reinforce the end of the yarn with cellophane tape.
Once you’ve attached the Daruma’s belly and face, decorate the surrounding area as you like to complete the craft! Thicker string is easier for children to hold.
A three-dimensional cream Valentine’s cake
https://www.tiktok.com/@lienkashii/video/7333120600497491208This chocolate cake with fluffy whipped cream looks absolutely delicious.
The fruits that kids love will surely boost their creativity even more.
If you mix one-third glue into shaving foam and whisk it quickly and vigorously, you can make fluffy whipped cream.
When spreading the cream, using a spoon keeps hands clean and makes it easier for children to apply.
Decorate with fruits or pom-poms as you like, and it’s done.
It’s a delicious-looking cake where the fluffy whipped cream is the key—give it a try!
Skeletal Mount Fuji
https://www.tiktok.com/@haruharo_made/video/7310522287898299656The first sunrise of the year seen from Mt.
Fuji is so beautiful, isn’t it? Through New Year’s crafts, children can learn about Japanese culture and enjoy the activity even more.
Cut a paper plate into the shape of Mt.
Fuji and cut construction paper with wavy lines to represent the snow on the mountain.
Layer pieces of colored film onto a clear sheet; using about two colors of film is recommended.
When attaching the parts from the back of the paper plate, trim off any excess to tidy up the appearance.
Let’s decorate with Mt.
Fuji and welcome a wonderful New Year!
Christmas ornaments made with foil art
https://www.tiktok.com/@ponchan_asobi/video/7438845906046225682Let us introduce foil art that sparkles brilliantly when it catches the light.
Once you decide on the base shape, start by cutting the cardboard.
Make small slits around the edges with scissors and randomly hook rubber bands over it—this step is key for when you add color later.
Cover everything with aluminum foil, then gently smooth it down so the shapes of the rubber bands stand out as you wrap.
Various forms will emerge.
Color along the shapes with colored pens, and you’re done! It’s a fun project that nurtures children’s creativity, so give it a try.
Handmade omikuji (fortune slips)
https://www.tiktok.com/@kids_worker/video/7182750869400653057Handmade omikuji (fortune slips) are a fun activity for everyone during New Year’s and at events.
The excitement of not knowing what you’ll get is perfect for the New Year.
For the base, it’s recommended to use a cylindrical container or a milk carton for the omikuji box.
After decorating the box with masking tape, stickers, or colorful origami paper, write messages on popsicle sticks.
If writing is still difficult for young children, drawing animals or other pictures will make them happy too.
It’s a craft that’s enjoyable both to make and to draw a fortune from.
A tree made by twisting origami
https://www.tiktok.com/@chooobo2/video/7430767387416300807A chic, three-dimensional finish! Here’s an idea for making a twisted-origami tree.
You’ll need green origami paper, light green origami paper, scissors, glue, and a backing sheet.
First, glue the tree trunk onto the backing sheet.
Next, cut the origami paper into long, narrow strips.
The widths can vary—letting kids’ individuality shine through.
Then, apply glue to the ends of each strip and form them into loops.
Finally, glue the paper loops onto the backing sheet and you’re done! It’s also cute to use white paint to add snowy patterns to the background.
Give it a try!
Fluffy Snow Bunny Wall Decor
A warm, heartwarming craft! Let me introduce a fluffy snow rabbit wall decoration.
You’ll need tissue paper, green origami paper, construction paper, round stickers, craft glue, scissors, glue stick, permanent marker, tape, parchment paper, and craft punches such as snowflake shapes.
First, crumple about five sheets of tissue paper to form a rabbit shape, then wrap the whole figure with one sheet of tissue paper and secure it with tape.
Next, use the origami paper to make the rabbit’s ears and decorative leaves.
Finally, create decorations with round stickers and craft punches, and adhere everything to the construction paper using craft glue—finished!
Fluffy, round kagami mochi
Crumple up tissue paper to make it! Here’s an idea for a fluffy, rounded kagami mochi.
You’ll need tissue paper, brown construction paper, orange construction paper, a backing sheet, and glue.
First, glue the base made from construction paper onto the backing sheet.
Next, tear the tissue paper into strips and crumple it as you glue it onto the backing.
Finally, add the daidai (orange) made from construction paper to finish.
It’s also cute if you draw a face with a pen or crayon! Give it a try.