[Childcare] A collection of craft ideas for enjoying Setsubun
As Setsubun approaches, nursery schools and kindergartens get busy preparing for bean-throwing.
Crafts that incorporate Setsubun-specific motifs—like oni (ogre) masks, bean boxes, and eho-maki—are a wonderful opportunity to deepen children’s interest in the seasons.
Here, we’ve gathered ideas for Setsubun crafts that you can enjoy using familiar materials such as origami, paper plates, and construction paper.
By drawing cute oni expressions or designing their own horns, each child can create a piece that shines with their individuality.
How about enjoying the Setsubun festivities while making things together with the children?
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[Childcare] A collection of craft ideas for enjoying Setsubun (21–30)
Make it with a cup-folding method! Setsubun goods
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Paper cups made with origami are very easy to make and can be customized, making them perfect for kids’ crafts or passing the time.
Here we introduce three Setsubun items that use paper-folded cups! Once you’ve made the basic cup, attach a face and a string to turn it into a bag.
If you use larger origami paper, it can hold lots of items and will surely be a hit.
Next, turn the cup upside down and add a face to make a finger puppet! It’s fun to make lots of them with small origami paper.
Finally, make a hat using newspaper or wrapping paper.
It can also be used as a substitute for a mask during bean-throwing, and the ways to use it are endless.
It’s a very simple folding method that you can enjoy, so give it a try!
A toilet paper roll core transforms into a fearsome oni!
Let’s make a warm and charming oni (ogre) using a toilet paper roll and felt.
First, wrap the toilet paper roll with felt and glue it in place.
Then use faux fur as hair, and attach facial parts and horns made from felt.
Using pearls for the eyes and cheeks will boost the cuteness and add a festive touch.
The key to this idea is layering yellow and brown felt, twisting them to create the pants.
It would also look cute if you use non-traditional colors.
[Childcare] A collection of craft ideas to enjoy Setsubun (31–40)
How to Form a Demon Band
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Ogre headbands that are easy to make with everyday materials are items kids will love.
They’re a great idea for enjoying Setsubun and bean-throwing.
Cut a toilet paper roll and make a ring.
Cover it with your favorite origami paper, then round off the corners.
Use origami or colored construction paper to make and attach the horns, hair, and facial features.
Varying the number of horns, facial expressions, and face colors makes for a colorful and fun set of headbands.
Since they’re quick and easy to make, this is a perfect craft idea for young children.
Oni headband
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How about making oni headbands for the bean-throwing event? These colorful demon headbands are perfect for getting into the Setsubun spirit.
Attach horns made from construction paper to a long, narrow strip of thick paper.
Draw patterns on the horns, shape them into cones, and make a few small cuts so you can spread and secure them more easily.
Punch holes in both ends of the thick paper, tie on an elastic cord, then crumple tissue paper into balls and attach them.
Using two or three colors—or multiple colors—creates a bright and cute finish! You can make one horn or two, whichever you like.
Demon Bean-Throwing Bag
A Setsubun bag that can hold beans is a great idea for fully enjoying bean throwing.
After the bean-throwing is over, kids can keep playing pretend by putting their favorite items inside, so they’re sure to love it! Fold a piece of colored construction paper in half and make an oni (ogre) face.
Cut out the mouth area so you can see the contents from the outside.
Fold the top edge of a storage bag back by about 5 cm and attach it to the oni’s face.
Glue on the facial parts, hair, and horns, then secure the ribbon to the bag and you’re done! A tip to keep the ribbon from slipping out is to fold it back once.
The bag is very easy to make, so try making it before Setsubun and enjoy the seasonal feeling!
A demon biting into an ehomaki
Ehomaki rolls are eaten to ward off misfortune and invite good fortune.
This lucky charm comes with a unique idea: an ogre—considered a symbol of evil spirits during Setsubun and driven away with beans—takes a big bite! Make it by dividing it into parts for the head, fangs, body, and the ehomaki, then assemble them later into a single design.
Creating it in the original size might be challenging, so try using larger origami paper.
Once finished, it can also be used as a wall decoration, instantly bringing a festive Setsubun atmosphere to the space.
Make and play! Setsubun crafts
After you make it, you can enjoy bean-throwing too! Here are some oni craft ideas.
First, prepare an envelope in your preferred size and cut it in half.
Please use a gusseted envelope.
Attach small pieces of cut paper along the cut edge to represent the oni’s hair, then stick on the horns and face parts made from construction paper.
Finally, draw the eyebrows and mouth with a pen to complete the oni! Mount the oni on the wall and throw “beans” made by crumpling paper at it.
After the bean-throwing is over, try a challenge to see how many beans you can put into the envelope!