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Recommended for 5-year-olds! A collection of ideas for plays and dances for senior kindergarteners’ performances

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

The recital is the culmination of the 5-year-olds’ life at the kindergarten.

As teachers, you want it to be an event that conveys the children’s growth.

That’s where the dilemma of choosing the program comes in.

Selecting pieces that let the children enjoy themselves and shine with enthusiasm is something every teacher puzzles over.

So we’ve gathered ideas that are perfect for 5-year-olds, such as plays and ensemble performances.

We’ve picked out a variety of ideas to match your school’s unique style, so please use them as a reference when deciding on your program.

[For 5-Year-Olds] Recommended for Senior Kindergarten Recitals! A Collection of Play and Dance Ideas (21–30)

[Song] Because I Met You

Senior Class “Because I Could Meet You” « Life Presentation « Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University Affiliated Kindergarten

[Song] Because I Met You

At recitals, it’s common to perform songs, isn’t it? One I highly recommend is “Kimi ni Aeta Kara” (“Because I Met You”).

It was featured on NHK’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho,” and it conveys the joy of laughing with friends and a bright feeling that tomorrow will be a good day.

The lyrics are short and the melody is simple, so it should be easy for children to learn.

Since it’s the final recital of their time at the preschool, it might sound a little bittersweet, but I think it’s a song that also helps them get mentally ready for entering elementary school.

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[Ensemble] A Little Love Song

Ensemble: “A Little Love Song” … 5-year-old class

[Ensemble] A Little Love Song

A song beloved by children of all ages, “Chiisana Koi no Uta.” Originally released in 2001 by MONGOL800, it became even more widely listened to after being covered by Amatsuki.

While it can be taken as a love song, it can also be interpreted as expressing a greater kind of love.

How about trying an ensemble performance of this piece? Since the rhythm is fast, it’s better to play it at a slightly slower tempo.

In exchange, add some sparkle with your instrumentation!

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Song: Hometown

Fusadai Kindergarten - Chorus, Senior Class (5-year-olds): “Furusato” (Arashi version)

Song: Hometown

“Furusato,” the song performed by the idol group Arashi, is very popular with children.

It’s also well known as a choral piece.

How about having the 5-year-olds sing it at their recital? Since it has a choral aspect, there are various ways to perform it, such as two-part or three-part harmony, but for preschoolers, it would be fine for everyone to sing the main melody together.

Encourage them to listen carefully to the surrounding voices and practice with attention to pitch.

It might also be lovely to try creating sections where different parts sing separately, as Arashi does, and sections where everyone sings together.

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[Song] Until the World Becomes One

[Song] Until the World Becomes One [Moon Class, Senior Year]

[Song] Until the World Becomes One

This song, “Sekai ga Hitotsu ni Naru Made” (“Until the World Becomes One”), was used as the ending theme for the long-beloved anime Ninja Boy Rantaro.

It’s a slow-tempo number that’s easy for children to sing, and its love-filled lyrics can bring tears to the eyes of adults too.

Surely when children sing it, memories of time spent with their friends will come to mind.

It’s a deeply moving piece—why not sing it at the end of your recital? When you do, try holding hands with everyone!

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[Play] Snow White

2015 Okushi Nursery School, Green Class

[Play] Snow White

The classic play Snow White is also recommended for five-year-olds! Driven out of the castle by the Queen, Snow White lives in the forest, but after biting into a poisoned apple, she is rescued by a passing prince—a simple story.

The main characters are Snow White, the Queen, the seven dwarfs, and the huntsman, but since Snow White lives in the forest after being expelled from the castle, adding cute animals will make the play even more colorful.

While the story includes a few somewhat grim elements, you can intentionally omit those.

The costumes for this piece are very cute as well, so be sure to put some effort into them!

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In conclusion

The performance for five-year-olds is a special event that becomes a treasured memory, serving as the culmination of their time at the preschool.

Every piece lets the children shine as the stars of the show.

As they practice together and support one another, you can truly feel each child’s growth.

It’s sure to be a wonderful performance that resonates in the hearts of all the parents.