Recommended for Sports Day! A collection of DIY dance prop ideas for preschool activities

flower hat

[Hanagasa Ondo] I tried making a hanagasa by hand! [Tokuiku Channel]

Yamagata’s Hanagasa Festival is something you should experience at least once.

The sight of people parading through town with hanagasa hats—woven sedge hats adorned with red flowers—has a distinctly Tohoku charm, as if savoring the brief summer.

Why not try using hanagasa for cheering at a school sports day? Here’s the general process for making one: First, take a circle of thick paper, shape it into a cone, and tape it together.

This becomes the hat portion.

Tape is safer than staples.

Next, color the hat with colored paper or paint.

Then decorate it by scattering four or five tissue-paper flowers on top.

Playing the “Hanagasa Ondo” during the cheering might be a hit, too.

tulle pom-pom

[No Sewing Required!] How to Make Tulle Pom-Poms with a Pom-Pom Maker [Dollar Store]

Make it with a pom-pom maker! Here are some ideas for tulle pom-poms.

When you think of pom-poms, you might imagine using sparkly or cool-looking materials.

This time, let’s make pom-poms using tulle, which creates a soft, gentle look.

All you need is a pom-pom maker and tulle.

Soft tulle is recommended, and it can even have glitter or embellishments.

They also look adorable on children’s wrists!

Naruko

[Kindergarten/Daycare] September: Make It with Milk Cartons! Clack-Clack Naruko Craft/Instrument

Naruko clappers really shine in school sports day dances, don’t they? The unified, resonant sound across the venue is so cool.

Here’s how to make handmade naruko.

Open up a milk carton and separate it into the handle part and the body.

For the handle, roll the carton as if folding it and secure it with double-sided tape.

For the body, round off the corners of the carton and cut it to resemble the shape of naruko.

Fold it in half, make a slit in the center, and insert the handle.

Wrap vinyl tape around the handle, and glue four caps to the inside of the body—your handmade naruko is complete! Dancing at the sports day with naruko you made yourself really boosts your spirit!

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[100-yen shop] Pom-poms made with pipe cleaners

How to Make Pom-Poms from the 100-Yen Shop

You know those sparkly tinsel garlands from 100-yen shops that are great for party decorations? Here’s an idea for making pom-poms with them.

Since the tinsel is long, fold it in half three times.

Gather the center with a rubber band, then cut through the looped ends with scissors.

After that, adjust the strands so they fan outward.

If the lengths are uneven, trim them to match.

Tinsel comes in lots of colors, so making these in a few different shades would look lovely.

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mini pom-pom

[Must-Know] How to Make a Basic Pom-Pom #nursery #preschoolideas #crafts #craft #diy #artproject #preschoolideas #sportsday

Here’s how to make mini pom-poms.

Prepare raffia tape (suzuran tape), a paperback book to use as a base, and scissors.

First, wrap the raffia tape around the paperback about 20 times.

Cut at the bottom, thread a piece of tape through the top and tie it lightly, then slide it off the book and tie the handle section securely.

Finally, split (shred) the raffia tape, and you’re done.

The finer you shred it, the more volume you get, resulting in fluffy pom-poms.

Using different colors for left and right adds a personalized, cute touch.

Give it a try!

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Loop scarf

[Kazuto Ozawa Scarf Dance] The wind is calling

When it comes to props with a striking fluttering motion, looped scarves come to mind.

They’re made of light, airy material, and just moving your hands can create a unique effect.

By adding a loop you can slip your fingers through on a regular scarf, you can use it safely even in dance scenes.

Prepare scarves in colors that match the mood of the songs or dances to liven up the children’s sports day! They’re easy to make, so try creating them while discussing ideas with the kids.

Let’s add color to the dance with a prop that gives a beautiful, refreshing impression!

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tambourine

[Upcycled Craft] Easy! Make a Tambourine with Plastic Bottle Caps (Playable Craft & Handmade Toy) [Paper Plate & Bottle Caps] Musical Instrument Craft

Do you know the comedian Gonzo? He’s a super-performer who plays the tambourine with incredible flair while wearing a tight leotard.

Beyond comedy, he has appeared in numerous stage productions and even on overseas shows.

He’s the hottest tambourine player right now.

A fun, noise-making tambourine is also one of the items that can liven up cheering at a school sports day.

Making a DIY tambourine is surprisingly easy.

First, fold a paper plate in half.

Put a small amount of rice inside a plastic bottle cap and seal it with another cap—this becomes the sound-making part.

Attach those to the paper plate, and you’re done.

It makes quite a loud sound, so it’ll really heat up your cheering!