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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)

Wall decorations featuring 17 oni as the main characters

[Craft Idea] 17 Demons Take Center Stage! Setsubun Wall Decoration (February) (Senior Recreation, Day Service, OT, Holly, Chili Peppers, Kumquats, Plum Blossoms, For Elderly Care Facilities, Completed with One Sheet of Poster Paper, Origami)

Wall decorations featuring 17 oni as the main characters

This is a Setsubun wall art piece that’s complete with just a single sheet of poster paper.

It depicts 17 ogres fleeing from holly and chili peppers used as talismans, along with plum blossoms and kumquats that evoke the coming of spring.

The plum blossoms and kumquats look lifelike, and each ogre has a unique expression, making it engaging to look at.

It’s made using only construction paper and origami paper, with simple steps, so people of a wide range of ages can enjoy creating it.

How about working together to produce one large collaborative masterpiece?

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Valentine’s chocolate wall decoration

Easy winter/February wall decorations: Complete your display using only children’s artwork! Two ideas introduced [Nursery/Kindergarten]

Valentine’s chocolate wall decoration

February brings Valentine’s Day, a time to share your feelings with someone special.

So this time, we’re introducing an idea for a “Valentine’s Chocolate Wall Decoration.” All you need are heart-shaped construction paper, white stickers, and crayons.

The time spent drawing on the heart-shaped paper is a moment when individual feelings tend to come through.

Some may draw spirals, others may use lots of favorite colors—each heart turns out differently.

Add a white sticker and write the name of the person you want to give it to, and it becomes a one-of-a-kind piece.

The time spent thinking, “Who should I choose?” is heartwarming, and this idea naturally invites Valentine-like exchanges.

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Setsubun wreath made with origami

[Setsubun Origami] Setsubun Wreath (Oni/Demon, Ehomaki Sushi Roll, Plum Blossoms, Bean Pouch)

Setsubun wreath made with origami

Here’s an idea for a Setsubun wreath made entirely from origami.

You’ll make it in parts: the wreath base, the oni (demon), ehomaki roll, plum blossoms, and a bean holder.

For the wreath base, fold an origami sheet into a triangle, then align the right corner with the top corner to make one part; make eight of these parts and assemble them into a circle.

For the oni, use two sheets of origami and make the face and body separately.

Don’t forget to make the horns and clothing.

For the ehomaki, use the zabuton fold, color the edge black, and draw the fillings.

For the plum blossoms, fold the paper into a triangle, then fold the left and right corners up to meet the top corner; open and squash the folded parts to shape the petals.

For the bean holder, fold the top left and right corners down diagonally, fold the top corner down again, then fold the two bottom corners up diagonally to finish.

Glue all the parts onto the base to complete a cute wreath.

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Paper hanging ornaments

How to Make Paper Hanging Decorations for Setsubun! Handcrafted February winter ornaments like one-horned oni demons and Otafuku [Tsukuru Mon]

Paper hanging ornaments

It’s a perfect idea for Setsubun wall decorations! In this idea, you’ll use strips of construction paper measuring 29 cm by 2 cm to make the decorations.

Here’s how to make them: roll the paper to create the ogre’s hair, and by creasing the paper and then gluing both ends together, you can form the ogre’s face.

If you fold it to make a triangle, you can also create the horns.

If you make an Okame mask along with the ogre, the piece will feel even more like Setsubun.

When hanging it on the wall, use the paper strip as the base and attach the ogre and Okame parts you made, along with washi-patterned origami as accents.

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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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[Childcare] Cute decorations! A collection of wall display ideas to make in February (41–50)

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

[Setsubun/Craft] How to Make an Oni Den-Den Daiko? Easy with Cardboard!

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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