[Childcare] Fun to Make! February Craft Ideas Collection

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.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

February is full of unique delights—like Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, and activities that make the most of the cold, such as ice-making—that children look forward to.

However, when it snows or the temperature drops too low, there will be more days when you can’t go outside.

So this time, we’re sharing craft ideas perfect for February.

We’ve gathered lots of fun projects that will excite children and blow away the winter chill.

Be sure to try making them together with your kids.

Note: Since items made by children are treated as artworks, we refer to them as “creations” in the text.

[Childcare] Fun to Make! February Craft Ideas (61–70)

Chocolate decoration that rolls marbles

February makes you think of Valentine’s Day, doesn’t it? For crafts during this season, we recommend chocolate-themed decorations that you can enjoy like a game.

Prepare a container you don’t mind getting dirty, such as an empty tin or a box lid.

Place a heart-shaped piece of construction paper inside, then add marbles coated with paint.

Roll the marbles around to create patterns.

Use your wrists and upper body to move them so you don’t drop the marbles.

It’s a good idea to let your child choose the color of the paper and the paint.

Enjoy watching the patterns take shape and the process of completing the craft while moving your body.

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Making an ogre through finger-play activities

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Here’s a craft idea for making an ogre using construction paper and tissue paper.

In this activity, you’ll crumple tissue paper and stick it onto a paper base made from construction paper.

Use your hands and fingers well to crumple the paper.

Once the tissue paper is crumpled, attach it to the base with double-sided tape.

Next, stick the eyes, mouth, and horn parts onto the ogre’s face base, add the hair, and you’re done.

Please have an adult cut out the necessary parts in advance.

If you put double-sided tape on the back of the face and horn parts to make them like stickers, even one-year-olds can stick them on by themselves and enjoy it.

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Wobbling snowman made from a paper plate

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February still brings plenty of cold weather, and some areas even see snowfall.

Let’s make the most of the season with a snowman-themed craft! All you need are a paper plate and construction paper—both available at 100-yen shops, so it’s easy to get started.

Fold the paper plate in half to make the body, and cut out a head shape from white construction paper.

Attach the head to the body, then make a hat from construction paper in your favorite color.

Use different colored paper to create mitten shapes and add patterns, then draw the face and body.

This craft looks cute displayed in a room, and it’s also fun to play with by gently rocking it.

The charm of this idea is that you can enjoy not only the making process but also the finished piece afterward.

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Fluffy creation with colors that rub off

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This is a project that lets kids enjoy making art while playing with the fluffy feel of cotton.

First, scribble on aluminum foil with crayons, then rub cotton over the scribbles.

Like magic, the crayon color transfers onto the cotton.

Attach the colored cotton to construction paper to make the snowman’s body.

Add eyes, a nose, and a hat, then draw the arms and falling snow to complete a cute snowman.

Scribbling with crayons, the surprising way white cotton picks up color, the tactile finger sensations, and watching the snowman come together—all are delightful ideas kids will love engaging with!

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Oni Masks and Preparing for Setsubun

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In the 1-year-old class, we made oni (ogre) masks☺️ We drew patterns on the inside of a milk carton using strings and pipe cleaners, then used paint to make stamps! We also made paper bands so they can wear them on their heads, and we’re getting ready for Setsubun👹 We’ll keep posting about the charms of our daycare, tips from childcare workers, and helpful parenting information🎶 Please follow us at @lien_kashii3550 🤲Bean-throwing (Setsubun)Setsubun craft Demon mask #Demon Production Crafts for 1-year-olds Demon Stamp State of the nursery Make children’s everyday moments more photographic #SmilingPhoto #Nursery School Craft Fukuoka City Higashi Ward #Nursery school #FukuokaCityNurserySchool Certified Childcare and Education Center Lianshii Nursery School Parenting Childcare #AuthorizedNurserySchool Kashii #Hoikatsu (childcare enrollment activities)Searching for a nursery Life with children Mom Dad Recruiting Kindergarteners Recruiting childcare workers
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