Fun Setsubun Activities for Childcare: A Collection of Exciting Games and Craft Ideas

Setsubun ball play

[Age 2] Setsubun Play: Let's Defeat the Oni with Balls! | Sendan Kindergarten, Certified Kodomoen

It’s a game where you defeat ogres located in various spots around the nursery room.

The balls used are made by crumpling up newspaper.

There are ogres made from boxes and ones made of paper hanging from the ceiling.

The box ogres have separate head, body, and legs that stack to form an ogre.

They collapse easily when hit by a ball, but they also come back quickly, so you need to stay alert.

The hanging ogres are high up, so you have to throw the ball firmly to reach them.

We’ve also prepared a safe zone for children who are scared of the ogres or want to rest.

Let’s all work together to defeat the ogres in the room.

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Demon-slaying with paper cups!

Easy Craft: “Oni Paper Cup” [Preschool Activity / Setsubun Craft]

Let’s try making a jumping ogre craft that springs into the air! You’ll need two paper cups, two rubber bands, and construction paper to draw the ogre’s face.

First, make four slits on the rim of one paper cup—top, bottom, left, and right.

About 1 cm deep is fine.

Hook two rubber bands into the slits so they form a cross.

Secure the bands with tape so they don’t come off.

Next, draw your favorite ogre face on the construction paper, cut it out with scissors, and attach it to the paper cup with the rubber bands.

Finally, draw the ogre’s body on the second paper cup.

Place the body cup upside down with the bottom facing up, then fit the rubber-band cup over it from above and press down firmly.

When you release, the ogre’s head will spring—boing!—into the air.

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bean container box

How to Fold an Origami “Bean-Holder Box (Masu)” | Setsubun Decoration

Let’s make a little box for beans with origami! First, fold the paper in half into a square twice, crease well, then unfold back to the original.

Next, fold all four corners to the center (a “zabuton” fold), then fold the left and right edges to the center and crease.

Now, open the paper back up, leaving only the top and bottom corners folded.

This time, fold the top and bottom edges to the center, crease, and unfold.

With the creasing complete, fold in the left and right sides so that the central square becomes the bottom, forming the box shape.

Try using origami with patterns you like, and decorate with stickers to make it unique!

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ogre mask

Oni Mask Setsubun Craft [Preschool Craft Made by Children] BABYJOB

Here’s a craft idea for making an oni using paper plates and yarn.

If adults prepare the face and horn parts in advance, even small children can enjoy it.

First, paint the paper plate with your favorite paints.

Since it will be the oni’s face, red or blue are classics.

Once the paint dries, glue horns and yarn at the top to represent the hair.

Finally, attach the face parts and it’s done! It’s also fun to create the face with crayon resist art.

Let the children freely place each part on purpose, so they can fully express their individuality.

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Handmade toys for Setsubun

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Let’s make and play! Here’s a fun idea you can use for Setsubun events, too.

It would be a waste to only make crafts for Setsubun—why not incorporate them into a game? In the video, we introduce a game where you launch a paper Ehomaki to hit oni targets made from toilet paper rolls and construction paper.

You can adjust the target designs and the way you play to suit different age groups.

This is a great idea for teachers planning Setsubun events!

[Paper Plate] Oni Mask

Handmade Oni Masks! A Preschool Teacher Explains Easy Setsubun Crafts (For 3- and 4-Year-Olds)

Make and wear it! Many teachers and parents are probably thinking about doing crafts for Setsubun gatherings and events.

In such cases, we recommend making wearable oni (demon) masks.

The crafting process nurtures creativity and fine motor skills, and wearing the finished mask gives children a sense of achievement and satisfaction.

By paying attention to safety tips and the order of steps and keeping the atmosphere fun, even children who are afraid of oni can participate more comfortably.

Be sure to give it a try!

Making an oni (ogre) using a toilet paper roll core

Crafting with toilet paper rolls ★ Easy! Setsubun ★ How to make a stylish and cute Red Oni! ~Red Oni Edition~ Perfect for Setsubun decorations ♪ Oni out~ ♪ Fortune in~ ♪ Let’s do bean throwing ★ reuse.recycle ★

Let’s try making Setsubun decorations using recycled materials! Many teachers may be thinking about creating oni (ogre) crafts for Setsubun.

This time, let’s make wonderful pieces using toilet paper rolls that we usually throw away.

You’ll need toilet paper rolls, origami in various colors, scissors, glue or double-sided tape, a pencil, a black permanent marker, and a white correction pen or white permanent marker.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, so even children in infant classes can give it a try while arranging the craft together with their teacher.