[Childcare] Cute to display! A collection of wall decoration ideas you’ll want to make in February

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.

Wall decorations can brighten up a room and spark children’s interest in seasonal changes and special events.

Since it’s something we do every month, many teachers may be wondering, “What should we put up this month?”

In this article, we’ll share recommended ideas for February wall decorations.

We’ve gathered lots of ideas inspired by February events like Setsubun and Valentine’s Day, as well as winter-themed designs.

If you display items made together with the children, you’re sure to create a wonderful space!

Enjoy making wall decorations together.

[Childcare] Cute and perfect for display! A collection of wall decoration ideas to make in February (1–10)

Three-dimensional, cute oni (demon) and hiiragi-iwashi (holly sprig with sardine head)

Here are some ideas for making cute, three-dimensional oni (ogres) and hiiragi iwashi (holly with sardines).

You will need construction paper, tissue paper, chiyogami or other decorative papers, round stickers, a clear cellophane bag, yellow vinyl tape, double-sided tape, regular tape, a black pen, glue, and scissors.

Crumple the tissue paper and put it inside the clear cellophane bag! You can create an adorable oni with a soft, fluffy look.

This craft is recommended for infants, but you can adjust the steps so preschoolers can enjoy making it too.

Give it a try!

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Snow Tree Made with Clay and Tissue Paper

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The texture is so fun! Here’s a snowy tree you can make with clay and tissue paper.

You’ll need blue construction paper, construction paper cut into a tree shape, modeling clay, white tissue paper, colored clay, and chopsticks or other sticks.

First, knead the clay well to soften it.

Next, place the clay to match the tree parts made from construction paper, and insert small pieces of cut tissue paper into the clay.

Finally, make a snowman out of clay next to the tree, and you’re done! It turns out stylish, like an art piece.

Give it a try!

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Onigashima, an island packed with many demons

Let’s gather everyone’s creations and make something together! Here’s an idea for an Onigashima (Island of Demons) project featuring lots of oni.

You’ll need construction paper, poster paper, plastic raffia (suzuran tape), and masking tape.

Each child’s work shines with their unique personality, right? So why not collect all those individual creations to build an Onigashima? Draw the sea, rocky mountains, sky, and more on the poster paper, then attach the oni masks the children made.

Finally, you can add a touch so each child’s name is easy to see.

Give it a try!

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[Childcare] Cute Decorations! A Collection of Wall Display Ideas to Make in February (11–20)

Okame

Okame masks are also recommended as seasonal decorations for Setsubun.

They’re one of Japan’s traditional masks, known for their fair complexion and plump, rounded shape.

Since they’re considered lucky charms that invite good fortune, if you’re planning to decorate with oni (demon) motifs for Setsubun, why not add an Okame too and make a lively wall display? Kids will surely be intrigued and ask, “What’s that?” Display it as a mask, or pair it with oni folded by your child out of origami to make the arrangement even more festive.

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Knit Cap Made with Resist Painting

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Wax-resist paintings are so much fun! Here’s how to make a winter-themed knit hat wall display.

First, cut construction paper into the shape of a knit hat and draw patterns on it with crayons.

Then paint a thinly diluted watercolor over the hat.

Once it’s dry, cut origami paper into long, narrow strips and glue them onto the top part of the hat to make the pom-pom.

Finally, glue the hat onto a sheet of construction paper and decorate the background to finish! Since this project uses the wax-resist technique, it’s fun to experiment with lots of different colors.

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penguin

Penguins with their waddling steps are so adorably cute.

They’re popular at zoos with people of all ages! Penguins, which kids love, are also perfect for February wall decorations.

Penguins alone are cute enough, but adding elements that go well with them—like ice or snowflakes—can make the display even more lively.

It would also be lovely to use children’s handprints to represent the white part of the penguins’ bellies! Let’s keep warm through the cold winter with a collaborative wall display everyone helped create.

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Snowflakes Made with Kirie (Paper Cutting)

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Perfect for winter wall decor! Here’s how to make fun cut-out origami snowflakes.

With the colored side of the origami facing up, fold it into a triangle twice.

Open it once, then fold the top corner of the front layer down to the bottom edge.

Open it, and fold the corner down twice toward the crease you just made.

Next, fold the left and right corners upward at a slant in opposite directions, using the center as the axis.

Draw snowflake patterns with a thick pen.

Cut so that the bottom axis remains connected, and you’re done! They’re adorable in sparkly or transparent origami, too—try making them with kids and get creative.

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