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[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 (71–80)

Have fun with 1-year-olds! Setsubun ideas

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When February comes, we think of Setsubun, and when we think of Setsubun, we think of oni (ogres)! Some childcare centers and families might enjoy bean-throwing with a teacher dressed as an oni.

For crafts during this season, let’s make cute oni to boost the Setsubun mood! First, use white construction paper to create the oni’s hairstyle, then make the hair with crumpled washi paper.

Use a dropper to suck up paint and drip it onto the washi.

It’s fun to watch the oni’s hair gradually get dyed by the paint.

Changing colors to create a gradient can make it even more exciting.

Attach the horns and facial parts, and you’re done.

Dyeing the hair with paint and creating three-dimensional oni hair make this a delightful craft.

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A card for quietly confessing your feelings

How to make a Valentine’s Day card for a quiet confession ❤️ #valentinesday

A card for quietly confessing your feelings

Let me introduce a Valentine’s Day card with a hot air balloon motif.

In this idea, you create a 3D effect by cutting two pieces of construction paper into heart shapes to form the balloon’s envelope.

Attach the balloon to a backing sheet with clouds drawn on it, and draw the basket area with a pen.

By writing your message in small letters on the envelope part, you can make a quiet, subtle confession.

If you make the heart from dark brown construction paper and write on it with a black pen, it’ll be even harder to notice.

It’s a heart-pounding idea that makes you wonder, “Will they notice it?”

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Heart-shaped message card

Heart Message Card [February / Valentine’s Craft]

Heart-shaped message card

How about a heart-shaped message card that would make anyone happy to receive? It’s a creation that will delight someone special, like a dad or a nursery school teacher.

Prepare two sheets of construction paper, and cut a heart-shaped window out of one sheet.

Put paint into a clear plastic bag and mix it.

A zippered storage bag from a 100-yen shop works just fine! Attach the bag to the other sheet of construction paper, then glue the heart-cut sheet on top.

Finish by decorating with paper hearts and bunnies, lace, or crayons! It’s fun to create gradients by mixing paint colors and to think about what new colors will appear as you work.

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Oni made with finger paint

Let’s try combining sensory play with a fun crafting activity using finger painting! First, put some paint on drawing paper in the color you want for the ogre’s face.

Choosing pop colors will give you a cute ogre.

Cover the paint with plastic wrap, then let the children spread it with their fingers.

Enjoy the unique, fascinating texture to the fullest.

Remove the wrap and let the paint dry, then cut it into the shape of the ogre’s face.

Glue on the pre-made hair and horns, and draw the facial features to finish! Assign parts of the process based on the children’s interests and curiosity, and have fun creating together.

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Snowflakes with a straw

Let's line up straws and make snowflakes! Great for wall decorations and other crafts.

Snowflakes with a straw

Here’s a fun winter craft you can easily make with things you have at home.

Gather straws in white, as well as blue or yellow, and some rubber bands to create colorful snowflake ornaments that will brighten up your room.

Prepare a foam container with evenly trimmed edges to use as a base, then layer the straws on top, balancing them as you go.

The color scheme is entirely up to your taste.

Secure the bundled center with a rubber band—that completes the ornament itself.

Thread some twine through it and hang it on the wall, ceiling, or window to finish a snowflake mobile that’s perfect for the winter season.

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