[Childcare] Ideas for January wall decorations

battledore (a traditional Japanese decorative paddle used for New Year, also used in the game hanetsuki)

Hagoita New Year Craft [A project made with children by an active nursery teacher] BABYJOB

How about brightening up your room with a wall decoration inspired by a hagoita (traditional Japanese battledore)? In recent years, more children have never played with hagoita, so this could be a nice way to spark their interest.

First, an adult prepares paper cut into the shape of a hagoita.

Then let the children add patterns by drawing pictures or stamping on it.

Using stamps made from seasonal vegetables sounds fun, too.

You can stick the finished decorations directly on the wall, or punch a hole in the handle and hang them—they’ll look great either way.

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Wall decoration of kadomatsu

[Wall Decoration] How to Make a “New Year’s Kadomatsu”! Kadomatsu, Winter, December, January — Easy with Free Templates! Construction Paper Craft, Wall Decoration, Papercraft, Paper Craft

For a long time, people have decorated their entrances with kadomatsu for the New Year.

In recent years, fewer households put them up.

So how about making a wall decoration of a kadomatsu to enjoy a bit of the atmosphere? There are two main types of kadomatsu: zundō, where the bamboo is left with a straight cut, and sogioshi, where it’s cut diagonally.

Choose the style you like, then cut construction paper to make the parts and glue them together.

There are websites that distribute craft templates, so try searching for them.

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Crane and Turtle

[Origami Decorations] Wall Display: “Cranes and Turtles for New Year’s” — Make a Turtle with a Handmade Stamp | Kids’ Crafts / Senior Care Recreation | How to make a unique turtle with a handmade stamp

With the wish, “May we stay healthy throughout the year,” try making a wall decoration featuring a crane and a turtle! Cranes and turtles have long been beloved in Japan as symbols of longevity and are considered very lucky.

For example, we want our moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas to live long lives, right? With those feelings in mind, let’s take on the challenge of crafting a decoration! Use a stamp made from cardboard to create the turtle’s shell pattern, and cut or roll a paper plate to form the crane’s body.

Let’s finish a one-of-a-kind wall decoration found nowhere else in the world!

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Daruma wall decoration

[Craft Idea] Daruma Doll (New Year’s decorations for January) (wall decorations) (recreation/OT/day service for seniors) (childcare) (origami) (DIY) Japanese New Year’s Decorations

If you make and gather lots of daruma, they’ll become a splendid wall decoration! They’re easy for anyone to make, so they’re perfect for crafts in nursery schools and kindergartens.

The steps are very simple: cut an A4 sheet in half, roll it up, wrap it with red origami paper, draw a face on a round-cut piece of paper, and stick it on.

Finally, cut yellow origami to create the daruma’s patterns, and you’re done! Depending on who does the rolling, you’ll get a variety of shapes, resulting in daruma with lots of personality.

You can also switch up the colors—try gold or white instead of just red.

Add creativity by incorporating the year’s numbers into the design to brighten up your wall display!

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New Year’s hanging ornaments

[Craft Idea] New Year hanging decorations ~ Yakko kite ~ Hanging decorations for the New Year (January) (wall decorations, senior recreation, occupational therapy, day service, crafts) (early childhood education) (origami crane) (DIY, origami)

How about making a hanging decoration with a New Year’s theme? Kids are always fascinated by things that sway.

You can hang items like origami cranes or small kites made from papercutting.

Arranging them vertically along a single thread looks lovely, and hanging each piece on its own also works well.

If you want to take it a step further, try making a frame out of straws and hang the items from that.

You can also switch to a winter theme for a different atmosphere, not just for the New Year.

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