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

Heart bag

Arranging is so much fun! Let me introduce a heart-shaped bag you can make with origami.

What you’ll need: two sheets of origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns, additional origami paper for the handles and decorations, plus glue or tape.

This idea is great because you can make a heart with simple steps and then attach two hearts together with tape or glue to create a bag! Feel free to customize the handles and decorations however you like.

It’s a heart bag that’s perfect both for yourself and as a gift! How about making it for Valentine’s Day?

Japanese pilchard on holly leaves

[Origami] Easy Sardine with Holly (Hiiragi Iwashi)

As a February origami project, the holly-and-sardine (hiiragi iwashi) is highly recommended.

Children will be engrossed in expressing holly leaves and sardines with colorful origami paper.

By combining the pieces, you can create wall decorations for Setsubun.

The folding steps are simple, but each child’s creativity shines in the decorating.

As teachers and children work together, they can learn about the meanings and customs of Setsubun through making the crafts.

Also, simply changing the colors of the “sardines” and the shapes of the “holly” results in unique decorations full of seasonal flair.

The children’s creations will transform the classroom into a space brimming with the spirit of the season, adding color that makes celebrating Setsubun more fun and meaningful.

heart ring

[1 sheet of origami] Easy and cute! How to fold a heart ring. How to make a heart ring with origami. It’s easy to make! [Accessory]

Here’s how to make a heart-shaped ring using a single sheet of origami paper.

First, place the paper with the back side up and fold it in half twice into a square to create crease lines.

Fold both edges toward the center line, crease them, then fold along those creases.

Turn it over and fold the corners down along the center line.

Flip it to the back and fold the top corner down to the middle.

Next, turn it to the front and fold both inner corners up so they align with the top edge.

Fold both inner corners down toward the center, letting the tips stick out slightly.

Fold the bottom edge up to meet the top edge, shaping it so the heart appears.

Then, fold back the white sections while adjusting it to fit your finger.

Finally, shape it into a ring, and you’re done!

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Scarf Bear

[Origami Original] Scarfed Bear Series: Winter Bear – origami

Let’s make it with a single sheet of origami! Here’s an idea for a scarf-wearing bear.

You’ll need origami paper in your favorite color, black round stickers or a pen, and scissors.

It’s a fun idea that lets you make a cute bear motif together with a cozy winter scarf! There are many steps and some parts are a bit tricky, but if you work on it with a teacher or a parent/guardian, you should be able to complete it.

Finally, draw the facial expression with round stickers or a pen and put it on display! This handmade craft is sure to warm your heart.

Ehomaki (lucky direction sushi roll)

[Origami for Setsubun] How to make an Ehomaki (sushi roll) – origami

Origami Ehomaki is perfect for making handmade items to brighten up Setsubun.

Using colorful paper to represent the fillings offers a great opportunity for children to nurture their imagination.

As they combine black paper to represent seaweed and white paper for rice, their understanding of food culture will deepen.

When teachers join in and enjoy the activity together, the process becomes even more fulfilling, and the finished Ehomaki will be wonderful pieces that brighten up the classroom.

Why not leave how to represent the fillings up to the children’s free ideas and greatly cultivate each child’s creativity?

Demon’s Box

[Origami] Easy, Cute Demon Box (Bean Holder) Folding Method ◇ Origami Demon Decoration Box for Setsubun, February Event, Bean-Throwing ◇

Introducing an ogre-themed box that can be your very own accessory holder! Here’s what you’ll need: origami paper in your favorite color, origami paper for the hair, glue or tape, a black pen, a yellow pen, and either correction fluid or a white permanent marker.

This idea is perfect for Setsubun as a bean holder, and it also works great as a small organizer—highly recommended! Some steps can be a bit tricky, so it’s best to work on it together with a teacher or guardian.

Have fun customizing the ogre’s expression and horn colors as you make it!

Masu and Fukumame

[Origami] Easy Setsubun Origami (3): How to Make Fukumame (Lucky Beans)

Enjoy the combinations! Here are some ideas for a masu box and fukumame (lucky beans).

All you need is light brown origami paper and a pen.

There’s a Setsubun custom of eating the same number of beans as your age—how about making them together with a masu box? This idea also looks cute displayed alongside other Setsubun crafts you’ve made! It’s a good idea to adjust the size of the origami paper to match the size you want to make.

The patterns you draw on the masu and the beans are easy to customize, so give it a try!