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[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!

[February Wall Decorations] Perfect for Setsubun! A Collection of Oni (Demon) Craft Ideas for Fun in Early Childhood Education (61–70)

Setsubun wreath

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Setsubun wreath

Let’s welcome the arrival of spring into the classroom with a Setsubun wreath! By using motifs associated with Setsubun—such as ehomaki sushi rolls, oni (ogre) masks, and holly leaves—you can create colorful pieces that will catch children’s eyes.

It’s recommended that the teacher prepare the wreath base, while the children help by folding origami and drawing pictures.

Hang the wreath you all make together on the wall, and the Setsubun atmosphere will really come alive.

Why not enjoy the change of seasons together as you watch the children’s smiles?

Oni wall decoration made with balloons

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Oni wall decoration made with balloons

Fun to display and fun to play with! Here’s how to make an oni (demon) wall decoration out of balloons.

You’ll need inflated balloons, a permanent marker, ribbon, and decoration stickers like eyes.

First, stick the stickers onto the balloon.

Don’t forget to add the eye stickers, too.

Draw the face with the permanent marker, tie on a ribbon so you can hang it up, and you’re done! Since it’s a balloon, you can play with it as well.

It’s also great for Setsubun events—try using the balloons for games and adjust the activities to suit the children’s ages.

Have fun making and playing!

Oni made with origami

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Oni made with origami

How about making ogre decorations using origami to brighten up nursery and kindergarten walls? With simple folding steps, children can join in the crafting.

For younger kids who can’t fold yet, they can still participate by drawing eyes, a nose, and horns on the origami ogre faces.

It’s a wall decoration idea featuring ogres that everyone can enjoy with a variety of fun variations.

hanging ornament

In honor of Setsubun, let’s incorporate hanging ornaments into the wall decorations made by the teachers! First, connect origami oni (demons) with thread, then make other Setsubun-themed props like ehomaki rolls and beans out of origami and hang them as well.

When you hang these as a wall display, they sway as you move, making them fun to look at.

Hanging ornaments aren’t originally meant for walls, but they’re highly recommended as wall decorations!

In conclusion

We introduced ogre-themed crafts that are perfect for February wall displays.

Using various techniques—such as tissue paper, torn-paper collage, and hand painting—you can create ogres full of personality.

By tailoring the activities to the children’s ages and interests, Setsubun will become an even more enjoyable memory.

Be sure to enjoy creating a seasonally themed wall display together with the children in your childcare setting.