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

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

At age four, children’s imaginations blossom, their vocabulary grows, and they become able to express their feelings and thoughts in words.

This time, we’re introducing performance ideas perfect for the development of four-year-olds, ideal for recitals and school plays.

We’ve gathered many ideas that let four-year-olds enjoy expressing themselves while expanding their imaginative world: plays based on stories with a clear narrative, songs and dances that let them share feelings with friends, and ensemble performances that make use of each instrument’s unique qualities.

Find options that match your children’s mood and interests, and be sure to give them a try.

For 4-year-olds (middle preschool)! Performance ideas for plays, songs, and other acts for recitals and school shows (31–40)

[Play] Peter Pan

FY 2022 Recital 1 – Senior Kindergarten

[Play] Peter Pan

Let me introduce a play of Peter Pan that delights with its fantastical world.

The island where children can remain children forever is called Neverland, and the story unfolds there—one that kids absolutely love.

In addition to the magical element of flying through the sky with Tinker Bell’s pixie dust, the battle scenes between Captain Hook and Peter Pan are sure to be thrilling and exciting.

Along with dialogue, try performing your own unique Peter Pan with sound effects and songs that only children can bring to life!

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[Dance] Chant

Reiwa 6 School Year Dance Performance: “Sho” (Elder/Oldest Kindergarten Class)

[Dance] Chant

How about trying a dance to “Show” sung by Ado, the song that’s become a staple of Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights? It’s a very popular track, so many kids have probably heard it.

In the video, the choreography for the chorus is the same as the routine actually performed at Universal Studios Japan.

The tempo is fast, so the moves can be challenging, but even simple choreography becomes more powerful when everyone’s movements are in sync.

Why not give it a try?

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[Dance] Love has burst forth

2018 Play Performance (^^♪ ‘Love Has Popped’ – Senior Kindergarten

[Dance] Love has burst forth

The dance “Koi Hajikemashita,” with its eye-catching costumes for the children, looks like it will really liven up the recital.

Because the song is rhythmic, the children may find it easy to join practice and remember the choreography.

Let’s incorporate simple, easy-to-remember moves suitable for the older kindergarteners.

For the costumes, let’s make them easy to move in and suitable for dancing.

Adding sparkly materials to the outfits might boost the children’s motivation.

I hope it becomes a recital that leaves lasting memories.

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[Dance] Fluttering Dancing Fan

Kindergarten cultural presentation: a dance performance by the oldest class, 'Hirahira Mai Ougi' (Fluttering Dance with Fans).

[Dance] Fluttering Dancing Fan

Hirahira Mai Ogi, a dance using a folding fan that’s perfect for recitals, highlights flowing movements and cute gestures.

It’s best to choose simple music and choreography.

Practice posture and movements carefully, and find ways to make practice fun for the children as they move to the music.

If they’ll be wearing kimono or similar attire on the day, have them wear it during practice beforehand so they get used to it—this can help the performance go smoothly.

After the recital, be sure to praise the children a lot.

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In conclusion

We introduced recommended performances for presentations and recitals for four-year-olds.

For dramatic play, it’s a great idea to use picture books that the children enjoy in their daily lives as the theme, because it allows each child to form their own images and express their role.

When they actually get on stage, some may feel shy or nervous, but precisely because they’re with their friends, they can participate more actively and gain confidence.

It would be wonderful to encourage relationships where friends positively influence one another.

While watching over the unique qualities of four-year-olds, let’s work together to create a wonderful recital where the children can feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.