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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] Winter Projects You’ll Want to Try! Recommended Craft Ideas (211–220)

Snowman made with paper plates

[Childcare Craft] Winter craft! Easy paper plate snowman

Snowman made with paper plates

Snowmen can only be made in winter and are an essential seasonal motif.

This idea is to create a snowman using the round shape of paper plates.

Simply connect two paper plates to form the snowman’s base, then attach parts like a hat and face using construction paper or stickers.

Because the concept is simple, it’s important to think about your own variations—what colors to use for the parts and what kind of expression to give the snowman.

Since the finished piece is flat, it could be fun to incorporate it into Christmas wreaths or tree decorations.

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battledore (a traditional Japanese decorative paddle used for New Year, also used in the game hanetsuki)

[Craft Play] Let’s make a New Year’s “Hagoita” (battledore) using a milk carton

battledore (a traditional Japanese decorative paddle used for New Year, also used in the game hanetsuki)

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Let’s try making New Year’s good-luck decorations and toys using everyday items.

There are many leisure goods associated with the New Year, and the battledore (hagoita) is one of the representative playthings.

If you make a colorful, fun battledore, it’s also great that you can actually play hanetsuki with it.

It’s convenient because you can use familiar materials like empty milk cartons, yarn, chopsticks, and colored paper.

Since milk cartons are sturdy cardboard, it won’t break even if you hit a yarn-made shuttlecock.

Try playing together and see who can keep the shuttlecock in the air the longest without dropping it.

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Snowman Fashion Show

Developing Thinking and Observation Skills through Crafts! February/Winter Craft Book: “Snowman Fashion Show” — For Ages 3–4 [Nursery/Kindergarten]

Snowman Fashion Show

When it comes to winter crafts that bring out children’s rich expressive abilities, a snowman fashion show is a perfect idea.

Children can decorate white circular origami pieces that serve as the snowman’s body parts and have fun with it.

Encourage them to glue on their own creative touches—like making a scarf out of yarn or using buttons and ribbons to create facial features.

When having children work on this activity, it’s a good idea to prepare colorful paper and stickers.

Try this winter-themed craft that can be enjoyed indoors, even on cold days.

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Snowman photo frame

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Snowman photo frame

This is an adorable photo frame with a snowman motif that captures the fun of winter.

Use a paper plate to represent the snowman’s belly, then add parts like the face and hands to decorate it.

Place the photo in the center of the belly; it’s also recommended to cut the photo into a circle to match the overall round shape.

Another lovely idea is to cut out the center of the paper plate, attach the photo to the back, and let it show through from the front.

Choose any colors you like for the snowman’s expression and decorations, and create a wonderful photo frame!

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Snowflake ornament

Let’s make snowflake ornaments with kids♪ They look adorable on the tree! A fine-motor activity using pipe cleaners and beads. #EarlyLearning #EducationalPlay #AtHomePlay #MontessoriAtHome #Crafts

Snowflake ornament

Snowflake ornaments perfect for Christmas trees and winter decorations.

Children can enjoy fine-motor play using pipe cleaners and beads, so be sure to include this in your winter crafts! To make them, simply combine three pipe cleaners and thread beads onto each one.

To make it easier for kids, choose beads with larger holes.

Of course, you can also create cute snowflakes just by twisting the pipe cleaners together! Enjoy crafting in a way that suits the children’s ages.

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