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[Childcare] Ideas for snowman wall decorations. Recommended for January crafts.

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.

Snowmen you can’t help but want to make when the snow piles up.

Rolling the snow into shape is fun, and the finished snowmen look so cute and heartwarming.

Many kindergartens and nursery schools probably incorporate snowmen—so full of winter charm—into their January crafts.

So this time, we’re sharing snowman craft ideas that are perfect for wall decorations.

A big collection of ideas using all kinds of materials like origami paper, yarn, and paper plates!

It’s also fun to add variations like hats and mittens, or to make different expressions—smiling faces, angry faces, and more!

Let’s decorate with lots of snowmen that showcase the children’s individuality and enjoy the winter season!

Because the children’s creations are treated as works (artworks), we use the term “seisaku” (制作: production/artwork) in the text.

[Childcare] Snowman wall decoration ideas: Great for January crafts (31–40)

A snowman wreath made with paper plates and colored cellophane

A wreath is a classic ornament known for decorating walls and doors.

As a craft idea perfect for winter in childcare settings, how about making one with a snowman motif? By cutting out the inside of a paper plate and flipping it over, you can easily create the snowman’s shape.

Use origami paper, chenille stems (pipe cleaners), and beads to make the body parts and scarf.

If you plan to hang it on a window, adding colored cellophane will give the wreath a sparkling, festive finish.

It’s also recommended to pre-cut the paper plates so children can work on the craft safely and with confidence.

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Stained glass-style snowman made with transparent origami

This is a wall decoration that lets you enjoy colors reminiscent of vibrant stained glass.

First, create a frame that surrounds the entire illustration.

Next, use construction paper to make a snowman sized to fit inside the frame.

Place the frame on a sheet of parchment (cooking) paper, apply OPP tape over it from above, then peel off the tape and attach the snowman.

Finally, stick transparent origami paper over the gaps so there are no openings, and you’re done.

It’s a clear, translucent wall decoration perfect for the cold month of January—try making it together with the children.

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A cat snowman

[Wall Decorations] How to Make a “Cat Snowman”! Winter: December, January, February. Easy with free templates! Construction paper craft, wall decoration, papercraft, paper craft

A cat snowman

Here are some ideas for room decorations you can enjoy at home during the snowy winter season.

There are plenty of tips for staying warm and having fun indoors, even in the cold.

When lots of snow piles up in winter, you feel like playing in it, right? The first thing you want to make is a snowman.

Try making snowmen out of colored construction paper and decorating your room by sticking them on the wall.

The standard design is a chubby, two-sphere, two-head-tall snowman, but why not add a little twist and make a cat-shaped snowman? Once you’ve cut construction paper into the classic snowman shape, attach cat ears and a face, along with a hat and mittens, and you’re done.

Arrange lots of cute cat snowmen here and there to decorate your space.

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Cookie ornament

How to Make a Snowman Cookie Ornament! A Felt Christmas Decoration | DIY Felt Christmas Snowman Cookie Ornament

Cookie ornament

These ornaments look like felt recreations of icing cookies featuring snowmen.

By layering felt, you can create a sense of depth and softness, and since the motif is cookies, it also evokes a fun, cheerful feeling.

Cut ochre-colored felt—reminiscent of a cookie—to form the snowman’s outline, then stitch on a smaller piece of white felt to build the snowman shape.

After that, just add the snowman’s accessories and it’s done.

Even if you’re not comfortable with hand sewing, you can simply use adhesive to attach the pieces, which makes it easy to make.

Once the base color conveys the look of an icing cookie, you can freely customize the accessories, which is part of the fun.

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Olaf made with construction paper

How to make an Olaf wall decoration from Frozen

Olaf made with construction paper

Olaf, the snowman character from the Frozen series, is perfect for a January wall display themed around snowmen among the many Disney characters.

Cut construction paper according to the template and glue the parts together.

The trick is to keep Olaf’s unique shape in mind and sketch the outline little by little.

You could also enhance the storytelling by displaying him together with Elsa and Anna.

Be sure to incorporate this beloved character into your childcare setting.

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