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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 to display! A collection of wall decoration ideas to make in February (21–30)

Making an ogre through finger-play activities

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Here’s a craft idea for making an ogre using construction paper and tissue paper.

In this activity, you’ll crumple tissue paper and stick it onto a paper base made from construction paper.

Use your hands and fingers well to crumple the paper.

Once the tissue paper is crumpled, attach it to the base with double-sided tape.

Next, stick the eyes, mouth, and horn parts onto the ogre’s face base, add the hair, and you’re done.

Please have an adult cut out the necessary parts in advance.

If you put double-sided tape on the back of the face and horn parts to make them like stickers, even one-year-olds can stick them on by themselves and enjoy it.

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Easy with cardboard! Oni Den-den Daiko (Devil Hand Drum)

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Easy with cardboard! Oni Den-den Daiko (Devil Hand Drum)

Kids tend to associate ogres with being scary, right? So to make Setsubun more fun, why not try making an ogre-themed den-den daiko (pellet drum)? Creating a playful toy-like item might help ease their fear of ogres a little.

In this idea, you cut cardboard into a circle for the drum, attach a pair of chopsticks as the handle, and tie buttons to the ends of strings.

The drum face becomes the ogre’s face, so use colored paper and yarn to create whatever kind of ogre you like.

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3D oni made from colored construction paper

February wall display with a Setsubun theme: handmade paper craft “Oni”

3D oni made from colored construction paper

Here’s an idea for making a three-dimensional ogre (oni) out of colored construction paper that really catches the eye.

You can download the template for this project, so feel free to use it if you want to make it exactly as shown.

The basic process is to cut the front of the face, the back, and the chin from construction paper, glue them together to form the base, and then attach the horns, hair, and facial features to finish.

The key to this idea is to curve the front face piece—the base of the face—into an arch to create a rounded surface.

By creasing the nose before gluing it on, you’ll also achieve a more three-dimensional look.

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Ogre Pants Made with Resist Painting

Let’s make it with your favorite colors and patterns! I’ll show you how to create “oni pants” using a resist painting technique.

You’ll need construction paper cut into a pants shape, crayons, paint, and a brush.

Oni pants are often associated with tiger stripes, but in this project you can enjoy original designs like hearts or stars! First, draw your pattern on the paper with crayons, then brush diluted paint over the top.

The key is that the crayon repels the paint, making the pattern pop out like magic!

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Fluffy and cute heart wreath

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Let’s make it with a paper plate! Here’s a fluffy and cute heart wreath.

You’ll need a paper plate, scissors, pink tissue paper, white tissue paper, glue, tape, and ribbon.

First, fold the paper plate in half and cut it into a heart shape.

Next, tear the tissue paper into strips, roll it up, and glue it on as you go.

Finally, decorate with a ribbon to finish! You can use any colors of tissue paper you like.

The arrangement of the tissue paper can also change the overall look! Have fun customizing it as you make your own.

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Heart chocolate stamped with a sponge dauber

Stamp with a dauber! Let me introduce a heart-shaped chocolate craft.

You’ll need construction paper, paint, stickers, a dauber (sponge stamper), origami paper, and ribbon.

First, cut a heart shape out of the construction paper.

Next, use brown paint and the dauber to stamp on the paper.

Finally, decorate with stickers and origami paper to finish! Adjust the steps to suit your child’s developmental stage.

With a few tweaks, it’s a craft anyone can enjoy at any age—highly recommended! Give a big heart-shaped chocolate for Valentine’s Day!

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Chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day

A recommended craft for Valentine’s Day! Here’s an idea for chocolate-dipped strawberries.

You’ll need a zip-top storage bag, white paint, red paint, pink paint, strawberry-shaped cut construction paper, brown construction paper, scissors, glue, and leaf-shaped cut construction paper.

How about making it while enjoying the cool temperature and squishy feel of the paint? You might also make new discoveries by paying attention to the changes in children’s expressions.

The finished piece has a cute vibe and is perfect for Valentine’s Day!

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