[Childcare] Let's amp up Halloween! A big roundup of perfect ideas for entertainment (Part 2)
As a fun finale for October, many preschools and kindergartens are likely planning Halloween events.
Because it’s an occasion the children look forward to, it can be hard to decide what kind of entertainment to prepare.
So this time, we’ve gathered plenty of ideas for Halloween-ready activities.
Find entertainment that fits the direction of your event, including your school’s policies and objectives.
On the day, let’s make sure both adults and children enjoy Halloween to the fullest through these activities!
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[Childcare] Let's Pump Up Halloween! A Big Feature of Perfect Ideas for Entertainment [Part 2] (1–10)
Ghost Ball-Throw Game
This is a strike game where you throw a skull ball at a ghost made out of cardboard.
When the ball hits, the ghost starts to cry.
It’s perfect even for kids who get scared easily! The ghost and skull ball are both easy to make, so it’s highly recommended.
Making several sets helps reduce waiting in line, so why not split the work among the teachers? It’s an ideal idea for teachers planning to set up a game corner on Halloween day.
cigar box
A square box floats in the air and is caught so it doesn’t fall—the dizzying movements of the cigar boxes are great fun.
It’s a type of juggling and a familiar street performance that uses three rectangular boxes.
Instead of catching with your hands, you control them by clamping with the boxes themselves, which seems harder than other forms of juggling, but the visual impact of cigar box juggling is outstanding.
Children will surely be glued to the magically dancing boxes! Try it with some Halloween-themed background music.
Juggling
How about trying juggling—the kind you often see in street performances—starting with balls, which are probably the easiest to get into? Kids are familiar with beanbags, so it feels approachable, and if you show off some impressive tricks, it’s sure to liven things up! Start with about two balls like beanbags, and as you get used to it, add one more at a time.
The basic trick is the three-ball cascade; once you’ve got that down, try challenging yourself with all sorts of other tricks!
[Childcare] Let’s Get Excited for Halloween! A Big Feature of Perfect Entertainment Ideas, Part 2 (11–20)
Halloween Parade
It’s a “Halloween parade” where you dress up in costumes and stroll through town.
When you hear the word parade, you might imagine loud music, road closures, and something on a large scale, but as you can see in this video, simply taking a walk in costume can be plenty of fun! It’s also a great way to connect with people in the community, so we recommend it.
If you plan to walk through a shopping street or visit stores to say hello, be sure to consult with your administrators in advance and share the schedule with the shop staff.
Halloween Party
If you want to enjoy Halloween with a big group, how about a Halloween party? Just having the participants dress up as ghosts can make it an exciting event for the kids! To boost the festive mood, you could set up game stations, hold a costume contest, and of course, don’t forget to prepare the sweets that children love! If you have time, why not make some Halloween-themed snacks and drinks together? Snacks enjoyed in costume have a special flavor, don’t they?
pantomime
Pantomime is something you often see in street performances and on TV shows.
Its unique movements just draw you in, don’t they? It takes practice, but wouldn’t it be a blast if you could perform it? In pantomime, you don’t speak at all—you use gestures to portray things that aren’t actually there, like walls, stairs, ropes, or bags.
Kids are sure to cheer and gasp in surprise! It’s a performance you can start with nothing but your body, so you can begin right away.
It all comes down to practice!
Blacklight Performance
How about trying a performance using black lights? The colorful lights glowing in the dark are a perfect match for Halloween’s slightly dark vibe! You could decorate and display lights shaped like classic Halloween icons—jack-o’-lanterns, graveyards, black cats, and ghosts—or put on a puppet show or a dance under the black lights for an atmospheric and exciting effect.
The enchanting lighting, so different from the usual, is sure to captivate the kids!