[Childcare] February Setsubun Bean-Throwing! A Fun Collection of Oni Craft Ideas
As Setsubun approaches, creating oni-themed crafts becomes one of the fun activities at nurseries and kindergartens.
For two-year-olds, the experience of making something with their own hands is a very important time.
Coloring, sticking on parts, enjoying the feel of different materials—through these kinds of activities, their interest in seasonal events deepens significantly.
Here, we’ve gathered plenty of oni craft ideas perfect for Setsubun, from masks and bean containers to unique play items.
Make this year’s Setsubun even more fun together with the children! Note: In this article, we use the term “seisaku” (制作) to refer to children’s creations as “works.”
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[Childcare] February Setsubun Bean-Throwing! Fun Oni (Demon) Craft Ideas (1–10)
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!
[Childcare] February Setsubun Bean-Throwing! Fun Oni (Demon) Craft Ideas (11–20)
3D oni made from colored construction paper
Here’s an idea for making a three-dimensional ogre (oni) out of colored construction paper that really catches the eye.
You can download the template for this project, so feel free to use it if you want to make it exactly as shown.
The basic process is to cut the front of the face, the back, and the chin from construction paper, glue them together to form the base, and then attach the horns, hair, and facial features to finish.
The key to this idea is to curve the front face piece—the base of the face—into an arch to create a rounded surface.
By creasing the nose before gluing it on, you’ll also achieve a more three-dimensional look.
Let’s make an ogre with a sponge stamp!
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This fun activity of dabbing with a sponge is a perfect February craft: making oni (Japanese ogre) characters full of seasonal flair.
It’s very easy to create cute oni, making this idea ideal for daycare centers and at home.
Cut out the oni’s face, hair, and horns from construction paper and glue them together.
Make a stamp using a sponge and a wooden skewer or chopstick, dip it in paint, and stamp the hair area.
It’s fun to see the sponge create patterns as you stamp.
Draw the face with black and red pens, and your adorable oni is complete.
Because it’s quick and simple, it’s perfect for one-year-olds.
Oni Masks and Preparing for Setsubun
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An oni mask that’s fun to make and fun to enjoy after it’s finished is a perfect idea for a February craft.
Before you start, try reading a picture book about oni to spark creative inspiration—you might enjoy it even more.
Speaking of oni features, their hair is curly.
Let’s express that hair using stamps.
You can easily make a stamp by creating curly patterns with string or pipe cleaners on a milk carton.
Dip the stamp in paint, then dab it onto construction paper.
Cut it into a fluffy hairstyle, add horns, and you’re done.
Attach a paper band so it can be worn on the head.
Have fun with 1-year-olds! Setsubun ideas
https://www.tiktok.com/@levwell_hoikushi/video/7587613943309339924When February comes, we think of Setsubun, and when we think of Setsubun, we think of oni (ogres)! Some childcare centers and families might enjoy bean-throwing with a teacher dressed as an oni.
For crafts during this season, let’s make cute oni to boost the Setsubun mood! First, use white construction paper to create the oni’s hairstyle, then make the hair with crumpled washi paper.
Use a dropper to suck up paint and drip it onto the washi.
It’s fun to watch the oni’s hair gradually get dyed by the paint.
Changing colors to create a gradient can make it even more exciting.
Attach the horns and facial parts, and you’re done.
Dyeing the hair with paint and creating three-dimensional oni hair make this a delightful craft.