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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 (81–90)

Valentine’s chocolates made from newspaper

When it comes to big events in February, Valentine’s Day tops the list.

Even preschoolers might make friend chocolates or give them to someone they like.

Here’s a cute craft idea that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Twist newspaper into thin strands and shape them into hearts.

Mix your favorite color of acrylic paint with glue and brush it on.

Finally, wrap them with finely cut construction paper, pom-poms, or ribbons, and you’ll have Valentine chocolates that look almost real! They make great room decorations and are perfect to take home as a craft project, too.

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Snowman Wreath

Let’s make a snowman-themed wreath that’s perfect for winter crafts! It’s a very simple process and easy to put together, so if you’re looking for a February craft idea, be sure to give it a try.

The method is super simple: cut colored construction paper into circles, connect them, and form a wreath.

For infants and toddlers, teachers can prepare the wreath base, and the children can enjoy decorating it with stickers and origami.

If you make the snowman’s face a little larger, it will turn out extra cute!

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Two-color heart

Origami Two-Color Heart: Easy 3D One-Sheet Tutorial – Valentine’s Day Cute Folding [Origami]

Two-color heart

How about making a cute two-tone heart using just one sheet of origami? First, fold the paper in half horizontally, then fold it in half horizontally again.

Unfold once, open up the pocket, and fold the other side diagonally.

Fold that toward the center and spread it diagonally.

Tuck the other side to the back, and it will form a square that looks like a checkerboard pattern.

Turn it over, fold the edges, and shape it into a heart.

It makes a lovely message card, and it’s also adorable when simply added as a little decoration to a gift.

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[Milk Carton] Oni Crown

Perfect for Setsubun! Make an Oni Crown from a Milk Carton [Upcycled Craft]

[Milk Carton] Oni Crown

This is a demon crown craft you can use for Setsubun events.

It’s a very economical upcycling project using a milk carton, and it’s easy to do with kids.

First, open the milk carton, cut off the bottom, and cut both sides into the same mountain-shaped points.

Next, cut it in half down the middle and make small slits at both ends for rubber bands.

Finally, link three rubber bands together, hook them into the slits, and staple them in place to complete the crown base.

To finish, glue construction paper on the front and decorate it with an ogre’s face and horn patterns.

You can make two crowns from one carton, so try different variations like a red ogre or a blue ogre!

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Daruma

[Origami New Year] “Bad-Luck-Clearing Daruma” New Year’s decoration, handmade wall decoration, origami, preschool craft, senior care recreation — How to make a Japanese Daruma

Daruma

I’ll share a craft idea for making a daruma.

First, flatten a toilet paper roll and make three cuts from the edge with scissors.

On the cut sections, glue thin strips of yellow, orange, and purple origami or colored paper, and cover the remaining areas with red paper.

Wrap the paper all the way around.

Then reshape the toilet paper roll back into a round tube.

You can leave the red areas as they are.

Next, make the daruma’s face from another piece of paper and stick it onto the red area.

Add a daruma pattern below the face, and you’re done! Try making and displaying them in different colors!

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