[February Wall Decorations] Perfect for Setsubun! A Collection of Ideas You Can Use in Childcare

Holly and Sardines

Although it’s less common these days, there are still households that decorate their entrances with holly and sardines.

Do you know why holly and sardines are displayed in the first place? Holly has thorns that are said to ward off misfortune, and sardines are believed to repel demons with their smell.

Using real ones can be a bit daunting, so how about recreating the display as a wall decoration? By the way, in some regions they decorate with a holly-sardine, where holly is wrapped around a sardine, so making that could be a good option too.

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Setsubun wreath

[Origami] How to Make a Setsubun Wreath [With Voice Commentary] Cute Ideas for Setsubun Decorations!

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 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.

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Ogre Pants

When Setsubun comes around, many nursery schools and kindergartens sing “Oni no Pantsu” (The Ogre’s Underpants).

It’s fun because the song introduces various features of the ogre’s underpants.

If you’re making wall decorations, how about incorporating the ogre’s underpants that appear in the song? First, make a template in the shape of the ogre’s underpants, and prepare the base materials to match it.

It could be nice to hand those to the children and have them decorate.

If you want to add another touch, you could also make a kanabō (ogre’s spiked club) as a set.

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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.

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hanging ornament

[Craft Idea] Hanging Decorations for Setsubun (February Setsubun) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Daycare) (Early Childhood Learning) (Origami) (Kirie/Paper Cutting) (DIY)

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!