[February Bulletin Board] Perfect for Setsubun! A Collection of Oni (Demon) Craft Ideas to Enjoy in Early Childhood Education

Oni wall art made with tissue paper

Here’s a recommended wall decoration activity for Setsubun.

Even infants can make it! First, combine construction paper with chiyogami or other patterned paper, and glue them together to create a backing sheet.

Use construction paper and round stickers to make sardines and holly decorations.

Let’s make the ogre’s pants with yellow construction paper.

Make them slightly narrower than the width of a clear plastic bag.

Put double-sided tape on the back, and draw the pants’ pattern on the front with crayons.

Next, cut vinyl tape into triangles and use a permanent marker to draw horn patterns.

Crumple tissue paper and place it inside the clear plastic bag.

Shape it into a round form with tape, then attach the horns and the ogre’s pants, and finish by making the face with round stickers—done!

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Collect masks, decorate them, and (head to) Onigashima

February brings Setsubun, doesn’t it? Here’s a perfect oni (demon) wall display for the occasion.

The teacher should prepare the base “Onigashima” (Demon Island) in advance.

For the masks, cut drawing paper into circles, add one or two oni horns, and let the children choose which oni they like.

Have the children draw the oni’s facial expressions and the horn details with crayons.

For older preschoolers (middle and senior classes), it’s also recommended to include tasks where they cut out the horns and outlines with scissors.

The finished masks can be used for the Setsubun event, and they also make a seasonal February wall display to enjoy the festive atmosphere.

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Colorful Oni made with hand painting

[Setsubun] Making an Oni with hand painting #Setsubun #February

Let’s dynamically create an oni (demon) with hand painting! Load up your palm with plenty of paint and freely paint on drawing paper.

Once it dries, glue on the face, horns, and other parts to finish.

Recently, a common method to keep hands clean is to place paint and paper inside a bag and enjoy the feel of the paint through the bag.

However, this technique involves applying paint directly to your palms and painting dynamically.

Enjoy the full experience—the true texture of the paint, its coolness, and the pleasant feeling of drawing freely on paper—while you create.

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Oni made with finger paint

Let’s try sensory play along with a craft activity using a finger-painting technique! First, place paint in the color you want for the ogre’s face onto drawing paper.

Choosing bright, pop colors will make a cute ogre.

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

Let them fully enjoy the unique, curious texture.

After removing the wrap and letting the paint dry, cut it into the shape of the ogre’s face.

Glue on the pre-made hair and horns, draw the facial features, and it’s done! Adjust which parts the children handle based on how they’re doing, and have fun creating together.

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Ogre Pants Made with Stamps

Here’s a fun wall display activity using cardboard tubes from plastic wrap.

Teachers should prepare in advance by cutting out parts like the ogre’s face and hands, and attaching them to a base sheet of construction paper.

Cut the construction paper into the shape of the ogre’s pants, then dip the cardboard tube in paint and stamp patterns onto the pants.

As the stamped patterns overlap, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind pair of pants.

It’s also recommended to adjust the size and shape of the cardboard tubes to vary the stamp shapes as you work.

The children’s original ogre pants will bring a seasonal touch and result in a bright, personality-filled wall display.

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Electric Shock Demon

Here’s a recommended Oni craft for Setsubun! Kids can enjoy torn-paper collage and cotton swab stamping.

First, tear colored origami paper into shapes that look like an Oni’s face and glue them onto a backing sheet.

Once it’s dry, draw the Oni’s hair with crayons.

Use pre-made Oni horns and round stickers to create and attach the facial features.

Finish by making beans with cotton swab stamps—done! For older preschoolers (middle and senior classes), it’s great to have them make the facial parts themselves.

Adjust the activities to suit the age and make it fun for everyone.

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Fun oni wall art you cut and tear

Introducing a fun craft where you cut and tear to make a cute Oni (ogre).

It’s perfect for wall displays.

You’ll need construction paper, origami paper, glue, and crayons.

First, draw the Oni’s parts on the construction paper and cut them out.

Tear the origami paper and paste it onto the head.

Attach the facial parts, then draw the face with crayons.

Finally, glue everything onto a backing sheet and draw around it to finish! Adjust the activities to suit the children’s ages so everyone can enjoy it.

Even infants can have fun with the teacher’s help!

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