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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 Collection (91–100)

sunglasses

Origami · Sunglasses

sunglasses

In summer, more people start wearing sunglasses.

Kids might see that and feel inspired.

So today, I’m introducing a fun wearable craft: origami sunglasses.

First, fold the paper into a triangle, then fold the base into a thin strip to create the parts that hook over the ears.

For the lenses, fold the tips to suggest two separate panes.

Unlike real sunglasses, there’s no risk of breaking them, and the best part is you can make them in any color you like.

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skates

skates

skates

One popular winter sport is skating.

Many children are probably familiar with it through events like the Olympics.

Here, we’ll introduce an origami ice skate.

In this design, the shoe part of the skate is represented on the colored front side, while the blade (edge) is expressed using the white back side of the paper.

Its deformed, cute shape is soothing just to look at.

It can also be fun to combine it with other origami to make it look like a character is wearing ice skates.

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Snowman made from a toilet paper roll

[Preschool Craft] Winter Craft ♪ Cute Rolling Snowman | Snowman with Toilet Paper

Snowman made from a toilet paper roll

Turn a toilet paper roll into a perfectly round, cute snowman! Cut a toilet paper roll in half and wrap each half with white origami paper.

Stack and glue the two parts to make the snowman’s base, then draw the facial features and finish by sticking round stickers on the cheeks and body.

If attaching the cut origami paper to the roll is difficult, have the teachers assist with that step, and let the children try stacking the two parts and finishing the snowman with the round stickers on their own.

Please find ways to ensure the work can be done safely.

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Cupcakes made of yarn

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Cupcakes made of yarn

You can make it with a plastic bottle cap and yarn! Here’s how to create a super cute cupcake.

Stick your favorite washi tape around a plastic bottle cap, then put some wood glue on the bottom of the cap and stuff it with tissue paper to look like cream.

Next, apply wood glue around the tissue paper and wrap yarn around it.

Finally, decorate it with pom-poms, glitter, or anything you like, and your cupcake is complete! Adding a magnet to turn it into a gift is also recommended.

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Gift box made with paper cups

[Craft Play] Let's make an easy Valentine's gift box with paper cups

Gift box made with paper cups

Here’s how to make a cute gift box from a paper cup! First, cut off the wide rim so the cup can lie flat.

Make vertical slits around the rim area, each going a little less than halfway down.

Cut a strip of origami paper (or similar) and wrap it around the cup like a cake decoration, then stick it on.

Put your present inside the cup.

Close the top by folding down the slit sections, tape them in place, and add a ribbon to finish! The way you make the slits will change how the lid looks when closed, so get creative and have fun experimenting.

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