For 4-year-olds (middle preschool)! Performances such as plays and songs for recitals and school shows

[Song] Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky

Song: “Let’s Paint a Picture in the Blue Sky” … 4-year-olds (Kiku Class)

If you’re looking for a song for a recital, how about “Aoi Sora ni E o Kakou” (“Let’s Draw on the Blue Sky”)? I think it’s a lovely piece that’s perfect for four-year-olds whose singing voices have begun to settle.

There are call-and-response shouts in the middle of the song, so it’s great fun to split into groups and sing back and forth.

The melody is bright, but the lyrics are beautiful, making it a very captivating song that draws listeners in.

Please consider using it for your recital! Adding some simple choreography would make it even nicer.

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[Ensemble] 100% Courage

2019 Minami Nursery School, Life Presentation, 4-year-old class, Ensemble Performance

Yuki 100% (Courage 100%), which has long been loved as the theme song of the E-Tele anime Nintama Rantaro, is probably familiar to many teachers and parents.

Its energetic melody has a simple rhythm, making it perfect for incorporating percussion instruments.

If you create spotlight moments for each part, it will boost the children’s motivation.

You can also have them sing the song during times when they’re not practicing their instruments to help them become more familiar with it.

We hope the four-year-olds come to love this piece and enjoy performing it.

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Play-Act: The Elves and the Shoemaker

Himawari (4-year-olds): Play “The Elves and the Shoemaker”

The Elves and the Shoemaker is based on a Grimm fairy tale and is a well-loved picture book story.

A poor shoemaker has no money to buy leather to make shoes.

After the shoemaker goes to sleep, little elves arrive…

and so the story unfolds.

It’s a perfect theme for four-year-olds who are interested in the invisible and the world of imagination.

Not only is the scene where the cute elves make shoes delightful, but the warm story and its characters are enjoyable for parents watching as well.

There’s also a drama-play CD available, so it might be nice to incorporate it.

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[Dance] Popopo PoseGReeeeN

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Introducing GReeeeN’s “Popopopo Pose,” a big hit from NHK’s Inai Inai Baa! The ‘pa-pi-pu-pe-po’ sounds have a magical appeal that captivates children.

This song packs lots of ‘p’ sounds into the lyrics, making it fun to both listen to and sing.

Plus, it includes rock-paper-scissors, which 4-year-olds love, so kids can dance as if they’re playing.

If you match the choreography to the lyrics, you can express yourself using your whole body—it’s great fun.

Adding a section where kids can move freely with their favorite poses brings out individuality and turns it into a dance that’s enjoyable for the audience too.

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[Play Activity] The North Wind and the Sun

Fun Party / Presentation: 4-year-olds, Yuri Class – Play: “The North Wind and the Sun”

We would like to introduce one of Aesop’s fables, “The North Wind and the Sun,” a story in which the North Wind and the Sun compete to see who can make a traveler take off his coat first.

This tale teaches us that brute force doesn’t always work and that empathy and kindness resonate with people’s hearts.

The main characters are the North Wind, the Sun, and the Traveler.

It’s a play that even a small class can try, but depending on class size, you can add roles like animals or elements of nature.

The process of brainstorming ideas together also makes it a presentation where you can truly feel the children’s growth.

[Play Activity] The Lion King

Lion Cubs Nursery School recital: “The Lion King” (Elephant Class, 4-year-olds) #TheLionKing March 2022 Founder #Naoki Suehiro © Disney

We would like to introduce a stage play based on Disney’s feature-length animated film The Lion King.

Many of you may already know the story—it’s an animal tale set on the savannah—and when performed by a large group, it’s incredibly dynamic, making it perfect for big classes.

Since the original is a feature film, it’s important to decide which parts to extract so the play fits your presentation time.

Asking the children which scenes they’d like to perform can also boost their motivation.

Use costumes, sets, and props to create a wonderful production!

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Tomorrow Will Be Sunny

Chorus: “Ashita wa Hareru” / Seishin Kindergarten, Reiwa 4 School Year, Recital – Middle Class (4-year-olds)

Let me introduce the song “Ashita wa Hareru,” which many of you may know from “Okaasan to Issho.” It features a bright, energetic melody and a simple yet heartwarming message that leaves a strong impression.

The lyrics express straightforward, sincere feelings toward friends and a positive outlook, perfectly suiting children’s cheerful voices.

It conveys familiarity and warmth, and will surely become a cherished memory for children.

If the whole class sings it together at the end of a play, it’s likely to move the audience to tears.