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Recommended in February! A collection of easy origami ideas perfect for childcare to enjoy the season.

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.
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.

February is still quite cold, but it’s also a season full of fun events like Setsubun and Valentine’s Day.

Many teachers at nurseries and kindergartens may be looking to incorporate activities that reflect the season.

With that in mind, we’ve gathered origami ideas perfect for February.

From ogres (oni) and heart motifs to winter foods and penguins, there’s a rich variety to choose from.

We’ve picked options ranging from very simple steps to slightly more complex ones, so enjoy easy, seasonal origami with the children!

Recommended in February! A collection of simple origami ideas perfect for enjoying the season in childcare (1–10)

snowman

[1 sheet of origami] Easy! Cute 'Snowman' folding method. How to make a snowman with origami. It's easy to make!

snowman

Creating origami snowmen as a winter-themed craft is a wonderful choice that brings seasonal joy into the classroom.

When teachers and children make them together, it offers a moment of absorption that makes them forget the cold.

Starting from plain white paper, each child’s creativity gives birth to snowmen of all kinds.

As they work with their hands, they also nurture their imagination and experience the fun of making things.

The finished origami will warm the atmosphere of the classroom, and teachers and parents alike can enjoy the results the children have created.

Through these snowmen, a scene from winter will become a cherished classroom memory.

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Heart Candy Pack

@lunimama_asobi
What’s inside…!? A candy pack 💫 It’s Runi 🐰 We’re heading into the season of little gifts for Valentine’s Day and graduations 💓 Fujiya Pop Candy fits perfectly with heart-shaped origami! It looks super cute, and the person who gets it will be happy too 🥰 My 4-year-old was totally thrilled 😂 Give it a try for inspiration~ 💫Valentine's Day Graduation #Graduation from kindergarten
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A perfect gift idea! Here’s how to make a heart-shaped candy pack with origami.

All you need are origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns, scissors, and stick candies.

Valentine’s Day is known as a time to share your feelings, right? So why not give a heart-themed candy pack that’s just right for the occasion? The steps are simple and easy to follow.

Adding a ribbon for decoration could be fun, too!

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Heart-shaped balloon

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Let’s puff it up! Here’s how to make a three-dimensional heart balloon.

All you need is origami paper in your favorite color.

When you think of Valentine’s Day, many people imagine heart motifs, right? How about making a 3D heart out of origami? The steps are simple and easy to follow, but some children might find the part where you inflate it a bit tricky.

It’s great if they can work on it together with a parent or teacher, focusing on the key points! Once it’s finished, it looks adorable as a room decoration.

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Recommended in February! A collection of simple origami ideas perfect for enjoying the season in childcare (11–20)

penguin

@hii_hoiku_seisaku
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♬ Cute heartwarming BGM(1490583) – sanusagi

Let’s create an icy world! Here are some ideas for making penguins with origami.

Prepare black and blue origami paper, black round stickers, and a yellow colored pencil or pen.

Penguins are known for their cute waddling on ice.

How about decorating your room with origami snowflakes and ice along with your penguins? If you make the origami smaller, you can create baby penguins, too! Making a friendly parent-and-child penguin pair is a great idea as well.

Enjoy getting creative with your own variations as you make them!

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Oni Wreath

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♬ Cute heartwarming BGM(1490583) – sanusagi

Recommended for room decor! Here are some cute oni (demon) wreath ideas.

Prepare five sheets of origami in your favorite colors, three sheets for hair, a sheet for the background, a sheet for the horns, and glue or tape.

The folding is simple, but by combining the parts, you can create an adorable wreath—highly recommended! It looks lovely as is, but it’s also great for Setsubun-themed crafts or pairing with children’s photos in the wreath.

Give it a try with your kids!

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Chinese cabbage

[Origami] Chinese Cabbage – Easy 3D Folding Method | Winter Origami for Ages 3+ | Vegetable | Kid-Friendly Instructions | Origami for December, January, and February [Origami]

Chinese cabbage

Let’s make it with a single sheet of origami! Here’s a napa cabbage (Chinese cabbage) idea.

All you need is one sheet of green origami paper.

How about crafting napa cabbage in origami, a vegetable loved for its fresh, crisp texture and versatile cooking uses? When you think of napa cabbage, those multiple overlapping leaf layers stand out, right? The charm of this idea is how folding expresses those layers of the cabbage! It’s also a great idea to use during food education activities.

Be sure to try making it together with the kids!

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Heart Cat

[Origami] Heart Cat Message Card

Heart Cat

Here’s how to fold a heart-shaped cat message card from a single sheet of origami paper.

Place the paper color-side down and make crease lines using the gate fold (kannon) method.

Flip it over, then fold the left and right creases inward to meet the center line.

Fold up the two bottom corners so their edges are parallel to the bottom edge.

Turn it over and fold up the bottom so the lower edges align, creating a crease.

Fold up both lower edges to match the horizontal line.

Flip to the front and use the parts that stick out to form the cat’s ears.

Next, turn it to the back, fold down the inner corner on the opposite side, open the inside, and collapse along the crease lines.

Fold down both the upper inner and outer corners.

Fold so the top and bottom edges meet, leaving a white section visible.

Finally, fold the corners into a heart shape—and you’re done!

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