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

Demon Pants Made with Blow Painting

Let’s spread the paint by blowing through a straw! Here’s how to make ogre pants using a blow-painting technique.

You’ll need colored construction paper, paint, round stickers, scissors, glue, and a pen.

First, put some black paint thinned with water onto yellow construction paper.

Next, blow through a straw to spread the paint.

Finally, cut it into the shape of ogre pants, and you’re done! It looks adorable when displayed together with an ogre illustration.

You can also try making colorful ogre pants for a different vibe.

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Ehomaki

Ehomaki are sushi rolls considered lucky when you eat them facing the year’s auspicious direction on Setsubun.

Although this custom is said to have originated in Osaka, in recent years it’s become known nationwide as major convenience store chains began selling ehomaki.

How about using ehomaki—rolled sushi that kids love—as an idea for a February wall decoration? Since most of it is covered in black nori, if you emphasize the colorful fillings for contrast, it will look super delicious! Make some oni (ogre) decorations too, and create a lively wall display.

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Snowflakes made with yarn

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Make it cute with yarn! Here’s a winter-recommended snowflake craft.

First, cut three wooden chopsticks.

Connect the three with yarn.

To keep them from moving, fix them with wood glue, then wrap yarn repeatedly around each chopstick.

Once you’ve wrapped to your desired size, tie it off at the back of the chopsticks.

Adjust the shape and you’re done! You can also have fun using tree branches or changing the number of sticks.

It’s super cute, so try making it with kids and get creative together!

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Wall display of a bean-scattering scene

Have fun drawing with paints and crayons! Here’s a craft that depicts bean-throwing for Setsubun.

What you’ll need: construction paper, origami paper, glue, crayons, paint, flower-shaped pieces, oni (demon) parts, and a photo of a face.

First, on colored construction paper, draw lines with crayons to resemble the oni’s pants, however you like.

Put paint on your finger and stamp bean shapes onto the background sheet of paper with your fingertip.

Stick the flower-shaped pieces wherever you like.

Attach the face photo to the oni parts.

Finally, glue the oni parts onto the background sheet—and you’re done!

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oden (Japanese simmered hot pot dish)

Oden Craft: A Preschool Teacher Explains How to Make a Version That Also Works as a Wall Display (For Ages 2 and Up)

oden (Japanese simmered hot pot dish)

Piping-hot oden that kids and adults all love! When the weather turns cold, it’s one of those hot pot dishes you just crave, isn’t it? Oden is delicious, but some might wonder if its subdued colors make it suitable for wall decorations.

With a little creativity in shapes, colors, and patterns, though, you can make a mouthwatering wall display! Show the yolk color for the egg, and add textures or patterns to the konnyaku and daikon to make them look appetizing.

There’s also a character called “Oden-kun,” so it might be helpful to use that as a reference!

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kotatsu

[Winter Origami] How to Fold a Kotatsu [Origami]

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A kotatsu is the ultimate winter item—once you get in, it’s hard to get out.

Many people probably have bitter memories of dozing off under the kotatsu and catching a cold! Why not use this uniquely Japanese kotatsu as an idea for February wall decorations? You can even make one with origami, so it’s a fun project to try with your child.

If you fold the kotatsu quilt using patterned origami paper, it will look bright and festive.

Add essentials like mandarins and animals snuggled under the kotatsu, and you’ll have a gorgeous wall display!

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[Childcare] Cute decorations to display! A collection of wall decoration ideas to make in February (21–30)

a one-horned ogre

Recommended for Setsubun crafts! Let’s make an oni (demon) face with origami.

First, fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease.

Open it back up, then fold the two left edges in to meet the crease.

Once you’ve done that, rotate the paper so the folded left side is at the bottom, and flip it over.

Next, fold the top corner down about 2 cm, then fold it back up so the tip aligns with the base of the triangle you just made.

This will be the oni’s hair.

Flip the paper over again, fold the bottom corner up to create the horns on the head.

Then fold the left and right corners inward so they line up with the sides of the part you folded up, and fold the bottom corner as well to shape the face.

Your oni is complete!

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