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[Childcare] Wall decoration ideas to make for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day)

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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

With Hinamatsuri on March 3 approaching, some teachers may be thinking about changing the decorations on the entrance and classroom walls.

Wall displays are large and can look gorgeous, but it’s easy for ideas to become repetitive.

This time, we’ve gathered ideas for wall decorations you can make for Hinamatsuri.

We introduce everything from motif ideas for the walls to ways to adapt children’s artwork into wall displays.

Of course, we’ve included ideas for creating beautiful wall decorations, as well as options that reduce the burden on teachers.

Please use them as a reference!

[Childcare] Wall decoration ideas to make for Hinamatsuri (1–10)

Collaborative wall decoration: Hina dolls

Would you like to make a cute wall decoration featuring an Emperor and Empress sitting on a flower-shaped base? After making it, you can display it together with parts like paper lanterns and the word “Hinamatsuri” to create a collaborative wall display.

Let the children freely choose the origami paper for the Emperor and Empress outfits, and have them draw the faces and hair with pens or crayons.

When the pieces are put up on the wall, you’ll notice that each Emperor and Empress has its own unique personality, so you’ll never get tired of looking at them!

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Hanging-scroll style Hina dolls

Here’s an idea for making hanging scroll-style Hina dolls out of construction paper! First, cut a sheet of colored construction paper to the size of the scroll, paste washi paper on it, and place a string in the center to glue it down.

Using other colors of construction paper, make the face parts for the Hina doll and the Emperor doll, as well as peach blossoms, then arrange the balance and stick them on top of the string.

Attach rolled, tube-shaped pieces of construction paper to the top and bottom of the scroll, thread a string through the top tube, and tie it to finish! If the white areas of the washi paper bother you, try decorating them with stamps or stickers.

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[Motif] The Three Court Ladies

[Easy Craft with Construction Paper & Origami] I Tried Making Hinamatsuri Three Court Ladies Wall Decorations! Free Template | March | Spring

[Motif] The Three Court Ladies

Speaking of the Hina doll display, the Three Court Ladies are the women on the tier right below the Emperor and Empress.

As attendants, the Three Court Ladies hold a sake ladle (chōshi), a small stand tray (sanpō), and a long-handled sake ladle (nagae chōshi).

When you make the Three Court Ladies for a wall decoration, be sure to have them hold these items! You can also give each one distinct features in their kimono, hairstyle, and expressions.

If you display them together with the Emperor and Empress, simpler kimono designs might look better.

Cut out the parts from your favorite construction paper and create your own Three Court Ladies just the way you like.

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[Childcare] Wall decoration ideas to make for Hinamatsuri (11–20)

Motif: The Five Court Musicians

[Easy Craft with Drawing Paper & Origami] I Tried Making a Hinamatsuri Five Court Musicians Wall Decoration! Free Template | March | Spring

Motif: The Five Court Musicians

The five court musicians who play instruments and sing are perfect for Hinamatsuri wall decorations! Cut out the parts from construction paper and assemble them.

If you give each one a drum or flute, people will immediately recognize them as the five musicians.

Since the five musicians are male, it’s best to choose colors and patterns for their kimono that don’t overlap with the Emperor doll (Odairi-sama).

You can vary their hairstyles and expressions, and mix in both seated and standing poses.

Display them on the wall together with the Empress (Ohinasama), the Emperor, and the three court ladies!

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Cherry blossoms made with newspaper stamps

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Let’s make use of familiar materials! I’ll show you an idea for creating cherry blossoms using a newspaper stamp.

You’ll need drawing paper, crayons, newspaper, paint, and a paper plate.

First, use crayons to draw the cherry tree trunk on the drawing paper.

Next, put some paint on the paper plate.

A single color looks nice, but I recommend using two colors so you can enjoy the way they blend.

Finally, pick up some paint with a crumpled piece of newspaper and dab it onto the paper—stamp, stamp—and you’ll have a tree full of cherry blossoms!

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Cherry blossom petals made with coffee filters

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Color with water-based markers! Let me show you how to make cherry blossom petals using coffee filters.

You’ll need white coffee filters, water-based markers, scissors, a spray bottle, and old paper like newspaper.

First, color the coffee filter with the water-based markers.

You can draw spirals, or straight lines vertically or horizontally.

Using 2–3 colors of markers lets you enjoy the blended effect! Next, spray the coffee filter with water.

Finally, once it’s dry, cut the coffee filter into petal shapes and you’re done.

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Skeleton cherry tree

A child’s hand turns into a cherry tree trunk! Let me introduce a skeleton-style cherry blossom tree craft.

You’ll need colored construction paper, a pink clear file folder, origami paper, paint, flower petals made with a craft punch, a permanent marker, glue, and scissors.

First, paint the child’s arm up to the elbow and make a handprint.

Next, draw petals on the cut clear file with a permanent marker and attach the craft-punched petals.

Finally, combine the decorated blossom section with the handprint cherry tree trunk, and it’s complete!

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