[February Bulletin Board] Perfect for Setsubun! A Collection of Oni (Demon) Craft Ideas to Enjoy in Early Childhood Education
When it comes to February in preschools and kindergartens, it’s the season when everyone starts thinking about Setsubun wall decorations.
Displays featuring oni (ogres) catch children’s attention and really boost the seasonal mood.
We’re introducing ideas you can choose from based on your class atmosphere and children’s developmental stages, such as masks, garlands, and large oni made with tissue paper.
There are plenty of ways to make the process fun too, like finger stamping and hand painting.
Find your favorite oni craft and make Setsubun an even more enjoyable event!
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[February Wall Decorations] Perfect for Setsubun! A Collection of Oni (Demon) Craft Ideas for Fun in Early Childhood Education (51–60)
Oni and the Ehomaki
Ehomaki are considered lucky when eaten while facing the auspicious direction.
Sharing them with everyone at lunchtime can be part of the fun, too.
So how about creating a wall decoration with the theme of ogres (oni) and ehomaki? You’re free to choose any design, but a scene where an oni and animals are happily eating ehomaki together would be lovely.
Try depicting them opening their mouths wide and enjoying the ehomaki side by side.
It’s also a great idea to ask the children which animals they’d like to include.
Ogre Pants
As a wall decoration idea related to oni (Japanese ogres), I recommend oni pants.
Prepare construction paper or origami paper and use watercolor or crayons to create a resist painting on it.
Start with the classic yellow-and-black pattern, or let the children draw freely based on their own ideas.
It’s also fun to display the finished oni pants as if they were hanging out to dry like laundry.
This seasonal wall decoration is sure to be a hit for Setsubun as well.
Onigashima
When you think of Setsubun, you probably picture oni (demons).
I imagine many preschools and kindergartens incorporate them into wall decorations.
How about taking inspiration from Onigashima, the island from the picture book “Momotaro,” and making that your theme? Onigashima is the island where the oni live and the place Momotaro travels to defeat them.
Try creating an island with bright colors that prominently features cute oni faces.
If you make several Onigashima islands in different colors, and vary the number of horns and the facial expressions on each oni, you’ll end up with a fun and lively wall display.
Simple oni wall decoration
Setsubun is a major event in February.
To capture its cheerful atmosphere, oni (demon) wall decorations are perfect.
In this activity, you’ll create a chibi-style oni character—about two heads tall—using construction paper and similar materials.
Instead of making just one, try crafting several in colors like red, blue, and green and lining them up for a lively effect.
You can also add elements associated with Setsubun, such as soybeans or an Okame (Otafuku) face.
Including text like “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi” (“Demons out, good fortune in”) will further enhance the Setsubun feel.
Oni wall art made with hand painting
Have fun playing with paint in a dynamic way! Here’s how to make a hand-painted oni (Japanese ogre).
What you’ll need: paint, a tray or paper plates, construction paper, facial feature cutouts, and glue.
First, thin the paint on a paper plate or tray.
Use less water—just enough so it won’t drip even if you tilt the plate.
Apply the paint generously to your palm.
Paint or stamp onto the construction paper with the image of an oni’s face in mind.
Once the paint is dry, glue on the facial features.
Teachers should join in and assist according to the children’s ages.
When all the parts are glued on, it’s complete!
