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[Childcare] Winter Projects You’ll Want to Try! Recommended Craft Ideas

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

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)

Christmas ornaments made with foil art

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Let 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.

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Handmade omikuji (fortune slips)

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Handmade 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.

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A tree made by twisting origami

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A 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!

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Fluffy Snow Bunny Wall Decor

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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!

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Fluffy, round kagami mochi

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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.

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