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[For 3-year-olds] A collection of recommended craft ideas to make in February

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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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.

Many teachers may be wondering what to make for February crafts in early childhood care.

In this article, we’ll introduce February craft ideas perfect for three-year-olds.

From winter-themed creations like snowflakes and snow globes to Valentine’s heart motifs, there are plenty of seasonally inspired ideas.

Children can enjoy fine-motor activities like wrapping yarn and sticking cotton, too.

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[For 3-year-olds] Recommended craft ideas to make in February (51–60)

Snowman with a straw stamp

How to make a snowman with straw stamping: a winter craft for ages 3 and up

Snowman with a straw stamp

Here’s a snowman craft with straw stamping that’s perfect for three-year-olds.

It’s a great way for children to experience the chilly winter season! First, the teacher should sketch the shapes of the snowman and hat on construction paper, and then let the children cut them out with scissors.

Next, have them glue the snowman parts onto a background sheet and draw the face with crayons.

After that, make small cuts at the tip of a straw and spread them open, dip it in white paint, and stamp around the snowman.

It creates patterns that look like snowflakes, and it’s a lot of fun!

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[Paper Plate] Snowman Wall Decoration

[Paper Plate Craft] Make it in 5 Minutes! An Easy Snowman Wall Decoration Using Paper Plates

[Paper Plate] Snowman Wall Decoration

With a snowman wall decoration, you can enjoy a wintry atmosphere even indoors.

This idea uses a paper plate.

Use a utility knife to cut out the center of the plate, leaving one small section uncut.

Then fold the center upward as if flipping it, and a snowman silhouette will appear.

After that, decorate it with facial parts made from construction paper, googly eyes, and a felt scarf.

You can stick it directly on the wall, or punch a hole in the head, thread a string through it, and hang it like an ornament.

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Make it with a toilet paper roll! Rolling Snowman

[Preschool Craft] Winter Craft ♪ Cute Rolling Snowman | Snowman with Toilet Paper

Make it with a toilet paper roll! Rolling Snowman

Let me introduce an adorable rolling snowman you can easily make with a toilet paper tube! It’s perfect for indoor play during those cold winter days when it’s hard to go outside.

First, wrap half a sheet of white origami paper around the toilet paper tube and fold any excess into the inside.

Make another one the same way, attach them together, and add a hat and face—that’s it! Round stickers are handy for decorating.

The steps are simple, so even three-year-olds should be able to focus and enjoy making it.

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[Decalcomania] Hat and Gloves

[Technique] Making with Decalcomania! Winter/February Craft Journal: “I Tried Designing Clothes” — For 2- and 3-Year-Olds — [Nursery/Kindergarten]

[Decalcomania] Hat and Gloves

Let’s make hats and gloves using the paint technique “decalcomania”! It’s perfect for enjoying indoors during the cold winter, so why not give it a try? First, the teacher draws hat and glove shapes on colored construction paper.

Then the children paint one side with paint, fold the paper in half, and open it to enjoy the complex shapes and patterns that appear.

The kids are sure to be captivated by the fun, accidental patterns! As a variation, it could also be fun to draw their own faces and put the hat on or “wear” the gloves.

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[For 3-Year-Olds] A Collection of Recommended Craft Ideas to Make in February (61–70)

Oni’s Den-den Daiko (Demon’s Pellet Drum)

[Setsubun/Craft] How to Make an Oni Den-Den Daiko? Easy with Cardboard!

Oni's Den-den Daiko (Demon's Pellet Drum)

Make it with cardboard! Here’s how to make an ogre-themed den-den daiko (hand drum) toy.

First, prepare the drum parts: round pieces of cardboard you’ve cut out in advance, sheets of colored paper cut to the same size as the cardboard, horn parts for the ogre, and buttons threaded with string that’s just a little longer than the cardboard’s radius.

Also glue a chopstick onto one of the colored paper circles.

Items to prepare for the children are glue, crayons or pens, round stickers, and yarn.

First, glue yarn onto the ogre’s head for hair.

Next, freely attach or draw the facial features.

Draw your favorite patterns on the horn pieces and stick them on.

Finally, glue the colored paper face onto the cardboard, and it’s complete!

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Chocolate magnet

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It looks just like the real thing! Here’s how to make chocolate magnets that are perfect as Valentine’s Day gifts.

First, put some wood glue onto a magnet sheet.

Mix in acrylic paint in your favorite color with the wood glue.

Once it’s mixed to a chocolate-like color, spread it out so it has a little thickness.

Decorate the surface with craft parts.

After adding candy-style decorations, press the pieces down to secure them.

Once it’s dry, cut it into chocolate-shaped pieces and you’re done! Marbling the paint or adding beads and other decorations also looks cute.

Get creative and try making them with your kids!

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Valentine stick

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Recommended Valentine’s craft for 3-year-olds! Here’s how to make a heart-shaped stick card.

First, use a sponge dipped in paint or an ink pad to stamp color onto a rectangular sheet of construction paper.

Cut out two heart shapes from the paper.

After applying glue, sandwich a piece of cardboard cut into the same heart shape between the two paper hearts, attaching them to both sides.

Be sure to attach a straw as the stick.

Use an awl or similar tool to punch holes all the way around the heart.

Thread yarn through the holes.

Place the stick in a gift bag and tie it with a ribbon.

Finally, add a card, and it’s complete!

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