[For 4-year-olds] Enjoy February! A Collection of Craft Ideas
February is still chilly, but it’s full of fun events like Setsubun and Valentine’s Day! For 4-year-olds, this is a great time to enjoy fine-motor activities like wrapping yarn and weaving paper.
If you incorporate seasonally themed ideas—such as snowflake and heart ornaments or ogre-themed bean holders for Setsubun—the children’s eyes are sure to sparkle with excitement.
Here, we’ve gathered craft ideas perfect for 4-year-olds in February.
Kids can also experience the joy of displaying their finished pieces or giving them as gifts.
We hope you find these ideas helpful! Note: In this article, we use the term “production” (制作) to refer to children’s creations as finished works of art.
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[For 4-year-olds] Enjoy February! Collection of Craft Ideas (81–90)
Strawberry cake made with paper cups
The strawberries look so realistic and delicious.
Let me show you how to make a strawberry cake using a paper cup.
Get a paper cup, paint, tissue paper (hana-gami), crayons, red and green construction paper, and glue ready.
Use the paper cup as the cake base and paint it.
While the paint is drying, make the strawberries with the construction paper.
When drawing the center of the strawberries with crayons, I recommend coloring with pink first and then layering white crayon on top to add a three-dimensional effect.
Once you’ve glued the tissue paper onto the paper cup to look like whipped cream, stick the strawberries on top and you’re done.
It’s also fun to try different colors of tissue paper and paint.
A skating rink painted with paint
@yuru.seisaku7 The pattern is available on Instagram!#Nursery School CraftProduction ideas
♬ Let It Go – From “Frozen”/Soundtrack Version – Idina Menzel
Enjoy the feeling of skating! Here’s how to make an ice rink using paint.
First, paint light blue onto drawing paper.
Use plenty of water.
Crumple some plastic wrap, spread it out, and place it on top.
Once it dries, peel it off to reveal an ice-rink pattern.
Cut it into a circle to finish the rink.
Next, make the pieces to stick onto the rink.
Swipe to see how to make little figures, and try sticking embroidery thread onto the rink—it looks like skating tracks and is super cute.
Once your pieces are ready, glue everything onto the drawing paper and you’re done! We also recommend adding stickers in any empty spaces.
Snowman wall decoration
Even in the cold season, our hearts stay warm! A snowman wall decoration that nurtures children’s creativity is packed with the fun of using their fingertips.
In a cozy classroom with teachers, kids can create unique pieces using colorful paper and decorations.
Even the moment a child holds scissors for the first time can become a joyful experience through this handmade activity.
Shall we spread the wings of creativity in a bright and calm atmosphere? With a little thoughtfulness for safety, it’s sure to be a hit!
Oni mask made with decalcomania
Enjoy decalcomania! Here’s a recommended oni (demon) mask craft for 4-year-olds.
First, fold a sheet of construction paper in half.
Open it and place about three colors of paint on one side.
Fold it again to transfer the paint, and once it’s dry, cut it into the shape of an oni.
Punch holes where the eyes will be, and make horns by rolling colored paper into cones.
Be sure to draw patterns on the paper before rolling it.
Attach yarn for the hair, and draw the face with crayons or similar materials.
Finally, make a headband from construction paper to fit the child’s head size, attach it to the mask, and you’re done!
Pompon Heart
Here’s a craft idea using small pom-poms you can find at 100-yen shops or craft stores! Draw your favorite shape on a backing sheet and apply glue along the outline.
Then, before the glue dries, simply place the pom-poms on top.
Using pom-poms gives the piece a fluffy, wintery look.
If you stick on small, crumpled pieces of tissue paper, it will look like a bouquet, and sprinkling glitter will give it a sparkly, stylish finish.
It also sounds fun to combine multiple materials!
A heart ornament that’s fun to make
@rinmama_handmade Will this boost your child’s concentration!? A heart-shaped objet that’s addictive to make ♥ Perfect for Valentine’s photos! Materials and tools • Flower paper (tissue paper) about 3 cm × 3 cm • Smooth, soft clay 1/4 pack (using DAISO) • For decoration: chenille stems (pipe cleaners) or ribbon • Clear file folder • Clay tool set or a tool you can poke with, like chopsticks that aren’t too sharp What kids can help with ✔ Kneading the paper clay and shaping it ✔ Inserting fabric or flower paper ⚠ Please work carefully to avoid injuries My 4-year-old son loves this series! My 1-year-old daughter could help a bit too, and we enjoyed it together! Once it dries, some tissue paper might come off, so if that bothers you, glue it back on with paste or craft glue after drying 😊 Also, after it dries, if you stick flower paper cut into a heart shape on the back, it’ll look even cuter! ✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼ I want to preserve my kids’ memories in a cute way! I love making things! ✂ I’m a late-20s/early-30s mom with a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old 🙋🏻♀️ I’d be so happy if you support me with likes ♥ and follows! ✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼#ParentingMomParenting#100-yen-shop#100-yen shop DIY#diyworkEducationalHandmade
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Fun to make and display! Here’s how to create a heart ornament perfect for 4-year-olds.
First, cut tissue paper into 3 cm × 3 cm squares, and shape air-dry clay into a heart.
Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter helps make a clean shape and is recommended.
Press down from above with a clear case or similar to neaten the edges, and the base is done.
Next, use a pointed stick to press the tissue paper into the heart, filling it in.
It’s cute as is, but if you make a hole at the top of the heart and let the clay dry, you can thread a string or pipe cleaner through to turn it into an ornament.
Give it a try!
[4-Year-Olds] Enjoy February! A Collection of Craft Ideas (91–100)
Ehomaki made of paper
When it comes to sushi rolls eaten on Setsubun, we think of Ehomaki.
Let’s all make Ehomaki together and enjoy the Setsubun atmosphere.
For the fillings, use four colors of origami cut in half, and for the rice, use two sheets of kitchen paper.
Roll each of the four colored origami pieces into long, thin sticks, wrap them with two sheets of kitchen paper, and finally wrap the whole thing with black cardstock as the seaweed.
Your Ehomaki is complete! The action of rolling the “seaweed” is fun because it feels like making real sushi rolls.
For 4-year-olds, it could be fun to let them choose their own filling colors to create original Ehomaki, and then pretend to eat them while facing that year’s lucky direction (Eho).
In conclusion
We’ve shared lots of craft ideas for four-year-olds in February.
Projects that incorporate seasonal events like Setsubun and Valentine’s Day really spark children’s interest and motivation.
Using familiar materials such as yarn and tissue paper lets them enjoy working with their hands, too.
Be sure to have fun with February-only crafts together with the children!