[For 4-year-olds] Enjoy February! A Collection of Craft Ideas

Stained glass of a heart

Let me introduce a heart-shaped stained glass craft that’s perfect for Valentine’s in February! First, cut construction paper or cardstock into a heart shape, create a stained-glass-style frame inside, and cover it with wide OPP tape.

Next, have the children cut colored cellophane into small pieces with scissors and stick them on however they like—that’s it! You can decorate windows with it or take the artwork on a walk.

The way the colored cellophane sparkles in the sunlight will surely captivate the children.

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Heart wreath

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Perfect for February! Here’s how to make a fluffy, cute heart wreath.

First, fold a paper plate in half and cut it so that, when opened, it forms a heart shape.

Cut out the center of the plate as well.

An adult should handle the cutting.

Next, wrap two colors of tissue paper vertically around the paper plate.

After spreading glue over the entire plate, crumple small pieces of tissue paper and stick them on.

Add a ribbon and a loop for hanging, and it’s done! The sticking and crumpling steps are especially fun for two-year-olds, so be sure to try making it together with your child.

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Creating the demon that cuts and tears

Perfect for Setsubun crafts! Here’s a wall display idea recommended for 2-year-olds.

Prepare construction paper parts for the ogre’s face, head, and horns, along with origami paper, glue, and crayons.

First, apply glue to the head piece and stick torn pieces of origami paper onto it.

Then, glue the head and horn pieces onto the face piece.

Finally, draw the ogre’s face with crayons to complete it! You can also prepare parts like the ogre’s eyes in advance so the children can enjoy sticking them on.

Be sure to try making it together with the kids.

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Valentine’s chocolates made from newspaper

When it comes to February events, it’s all about Valentine’s Day.

Even preschoolers might make “friend chocolates” or give chocolates to someone they like.

Here’s a cute craft idea that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Twist newspaper into thin strips and shape them into a heart.

Mix your favorite color of acrylic paint with glue and paint over it.

Finally, wrap on bits of cut construction paper, pom-poms, or ribbon, and you’ll have a Valentine’s chocolate that looks just like the real thing! It’s perfect as a room decoration, and it’s the kind of project kids will love to take home.

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[Origami] Heart

[Origami] A nursery teacher shows how to make a heart — how to fold a heart

Many households, daycare centers, and kindergartens incorporate origami so children can play with their hands.

Here, we introduce a heart origami activity perfect for February! It’s a great craft for Valentine’s Day, the big event of the month.

Hearts may seem a bit complicated to fold, but you can create an adorable heart shape with only a few folds! The simple steps make it easy for three-year-olds to try.

It’s also nice for teachers and parents to support and try it together!

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Kamakura made with torn-paper collage

The winter tradition of the “kamakura” (snow hut).

Some children in areas with little snowfall may dream, thinking, “How amazing to go inside a house made of snow!” Even if you can’t build one for real, you can easily enjoy making one as a craft! Cut construction paper into the shape of a kamakura and glue it onto a backing sheet, then roll up tissue paper and stick it along the edge.

Finally, draw or cut from paper and attach a cozy animal spending time inside the kamakura, and you’ll have a completed wintery craft themed around a kamakura.

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Snow Lease

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The fluffy cotton looks just like snow! Here’s how to make a snow wreath with cotton—perfect for 4-year-olds.

First, cut out the center of a paper plate.

Roll several small balls of cotton—enough to cover the plate—and set them aside.

Spread wood glue on the paper plate, then stick on the rolled cotton.

Dip your finger in your favorite colors of paint and dab the cotton.

Next, use colored construction paper to make snowman parts.

Form a chenille stem (pipe cleaner) into a loop and attach it to the parts so they can be hung.

Finally, attach the pipe cleaner to the back of the paper plate, and you’re done!

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