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

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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bow tie

Easy bow tie tutorial! Great as an accent for recital costumes too!

Sometimes, depending on the mood of the song, you might feel like wearing a bow tie.

In times like that, you can even make one yourself.

First, prepare your favorite fabric and sew it with a machine into a shape like a tissue case.

Then accordion-fold it and pinch the center to complete the bow part.

Next, sew on a strap to create the part that goes around the neck.

If you make sure the stitches end up on the inside, it will look neat and tidy! Choose a fabric that kids will love and give it a try.

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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!

pom-pom

How to make cheerleading pom-poms neatly

Cheer pom-poms are a classic for rooting on a team.

Back in the Showa-era TV days, School Mates holding pom-poms would sparkle as they danced behind idols.

If you have vinyl tape or colored cellophane, they’re easy to make and don’t take much prep time.

If you’re going for old-school big pom-poms, using not only team colors but also seven-colored pom-poms can add lots of energy.

For the modern small pom-poms, the trend is to avoid cutting the fringes too fine.

A tip for making them look great is to use gold or silver cellophane in thick strips and carefully fluff each one out!

Decorated uchiwa

Must-have for the sports festival with Daiso items! How to make a fan, taught by a current high school student.

If you want to liven up the sports day dance, why not make a flashy, sparkly decorated fan? You can get all the materials at the 100-yen shop, so it’s easy and budget-friendly! Just prepare party garlands, a hand fan, and decorative stickers.

You can draw illustrations directly on the fan or paste on printed illustrations.

After that, outline the edges with the party garland and stick on the stickers—have fun making your own unique fan!

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