oshc activities
Japan Day / Carp Windsocks

Carp Windsocks

Children make colourful paper fish windsocks inspired by a Japanese tradition for Children's Day.

How to run it

  1. Share a little about the carp streamers flown in Japan for Children's Day.
  2. Have children decorate a paper rectangle with scales and eyes.
  3. Roll it into a tube and staple or glue it.
  4. Add streamers to the tail and string to hang.

You will need

  • coloured paper
  • streamers
  • markers
  • stapler or glue
  • string
Make it easier or harderPre-cut pieces for younger children; older children can add detailed scale patterns.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 1Children learn about another culture while making a creative piece.

Fits these theme days

Japan DayChildren's WeekKite DayUnder the SeaCulture Celebration Day

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