[Childcare] February Setsubun Bean-Throwing! A Fun Collection of Oni Craft Ideas

3 picks of oni masks that don’t cover your face

Setsubun: Making Oni Masks That Don’t Cover the Face [Daycare/Kindergarten]

Making oni masks is essential for Setsubun crafts.

The classic style has cut-out eye holes, but it’s a shame when the children’s expressions get hidden.

So here are three ideas for masks that don’t cover the face.

First, bundle yarn wrapped around cardboard (or similar) to make the oni’s hair and attach the horns to it.

Second, use a narrow strip of construction paper and add crumpled tissue paper “flowers” and eye parts to create a mask.

Finally, cut the oni’s hair out of construction paper, decorate it with pieces of chenille stems (pipe cleaners), and attach it to a head-sized ring to finish the mask.

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[Milk Carton] Oni Crown

Perfect for Setsubun! Make an Oni Crown from a Milk Carton [Upcycled Craft]

This is a craft for making an oni (ogre) crown that you can use for Setsubun events.

It’s an eco-friendly project using a milk carton, so it’s very cost-effective! It’s something you can easily do with children.

First, open up the milk carton and cut off the bottom.

Cut both long sides into matching zigzag peaks.

Next, cut the carton in half down the middle, and make small slits at both ends for rubber bands.

Finally, link three rubber bands together, hook them into the slits, and staple them in place to complete the base of the crown! To finish, glue construction paper on the outside and decorate it with the oni’s face and horn patterns.

You can make two crowns from a single carton, so try different variations like a red oni and a blue oni!

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Oni made with finger paint

Let’s try sensory play along with a craft activity using a finger-painting technique! First, place paint in the color you want for the ogre’s face onto drawing paper.

Choosing bright, pop colors will make a cute ogre.

Cover the paint with plastic wrap, then have the children spread it with their fingers.

Let them fully enjoy the unique, curious texture.

After removing the wrap and letting the paint dry, cut it into the shape of the ogre’s face.

Glue on the pre-made hair and horns, draw the facial features, and it’s done! Adjust which parts the children handle based on how they’re doing, and have fun creating together.

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A cute crumpled ogre mask

Crumpled and Cute Oni Mask [February / Setsubun Craft]

Enjoy the fun, crinkly feel of scrunching paper! Here’s a recommended oni (demon) mask craft for 3-year-olds.

First, crumple a brown envelope into a ball.

Open the envelope and put crumpled newspaper inside.

Add enough so the envelope puffs up a little, then seal it.

Next, make the oni’s facial parts with construction paper.

Stick round stickers onto the hair piece, then attach the hair, horn pieces, and face pieces to the envelope.

Draw any eyes you like on the eye pieces with a pen.

Cut construction paper into long, thin strips and make them into loops.

Add a rubber band so the size can be adjusted, and you’re done!

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Curly Yarn Demon

Handmade for Setsubun: An Oni Made with Yakult Containers

Let’s make a “Wrapped Yarn Oni” using a lactic acid bacteria drink container! First, we want to close the mouth of the container.

Attach felt to a piece of thick paper slightly larger than the opening, then glue it over the mouth.

Next, cover the entire container with double-sided tape and start wrapping yarn.

The bottom part will be the oni’s pants, so wrap yellow and black yarn alternately there.

For the rest, you can use oni colors like blue or red.

Attach horns and face parts made from felt, and hair made from yarn, and you’re done! The key to a neat finish is to wrap the yarn slowly and carefully.

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Oni photo props

I’m not good with demon masks, so… 👹 DIY photo props from the 100-yen shop ✨ #shorts #Setsubun #crafts #childcare

Many of you may be thinking about capturing fun Setsubun memories in photos.

In that case, here’s a suggestion: make oni-themed photo props.

Photo props are small accessories used for photography.

This time, we’ll create mask-like props that let you turn into an oni when you hold them in front of your face.

Imagine using a paper plate as the oni’s face and cutting out only the eye areas.

It would be lovely to prepare several so you can take commemorative photos with friends.

Using a long straw as a handle will make them even more convenient.

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Colorful Oni Made with Balloons

Since Setsubun is coming up, I made an oni (demon) out of balloons.

Here’s an ogre craft idea made by sticking face and horn parts cut from construction paper, plus yarn hair, onto inflated balloons.

Prepare colorful balloons, have an adult inflate them and tie the necks.

After your ogres are finished, you can tie string to the balloon necks and hang them from the ceiling as decorations.

If you treat the hanging ogres like targets, you can enjoy bean-throwing; try making “beans” out of newspaper and have fun.

Use balloons in a variety of colors to express your own unique ogres.

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