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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 (31–40)

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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[Winter Craft] Let’s make paper snowflakes with kirigami! [Daycare/Kindergarten] Today we played with making snowflake cutouts using origami. They look great as decorations or when pasted onto a backing sheet! Atsumi-sensei’s childcare diary @atsumichan774 Sound effects: MaouDamashii Daycare Kindergarten Arts and Crafts Craft Activity Winter Crafts Winter Projects
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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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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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[Childcare] Cute decorations! A collection of wall display ideas to make in February (41–50)

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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kotatsu

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

kotatsu

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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