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

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Canes, often used as luxury fashion items, also make perfect props for a sports day where kids dance in suits or dresses.

Just imagining children twirling canes to the music is heartwarming.

All you need are newspaper and sparkly tape.

Roll the newspaper into a cane shape and decorate it with brightly colored tape.

It’s a unique prop that lets you feel both the children’s cuteness and the refinement of their outfits at the same time.

Adding ribbons or a silk hat is also recommended for an even cooler look.

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Pom-pom baton

[Preschool Teacher] For Sports Day Dance! How to Make Pom-Pom Batons ✨ [Daycare/Kindergarten]

If you want to add a splash of flair to your sports day dance, how about making a “pom‑pom baton” using simple materials you have at home? With just some newspaper and raffia tape, you can easily make it by hand! Start by making two small pom‑poms the same way you’d make regular ones.

The step where you split the raffia tape is a fun activity to do with your child—it’ll make great memories! Tape the two pom‑poms to both ends of a stack of about 20 sheets of newspaper.

Next, roll up the newspaper to create the handle.

Since it also works like a baton, it will broaden the range of your dance performance! Give it a try for inspiration.

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grass skirt

[For Nursery Teachers] Also great for a parachute! How to make a waist skirt perfect for sports day dances ✨ [Daycare/Kindergarten]

How about using the familiar hula “grass skirt” as a prop for a school sports day dance? Cut plastic raffia tape (suzuran tape) to your child’s waist size to make the base.

Next, tie both ends to prevent the tape from splitting.

To create the skirt strands, wrap suzuran tape around a board or cutting mat as you would when making pom-poms.

Finally, wrap the skirt strands around the base and split the loops to finish! Using it together with pom-pom batons will make the dance even more exciting.

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fruit costume

[Easy Craft] Make Cute Fruit Costumes with Colored Plastic Bags! [For Teachers]

Make kids’ cuteness stand out more than ever! Here are some fruit costume ideas.

They’re perfect for classes using a fruit theme for their sports day events.

Kids look adorable just dancing their hearts out, of course—but with these fruit costume ideas, you can get even closer to the image you have in mind.

The main material is colored plastic bags, so it’s easy to try, which is a big plus.

Give it a go and incorporate them!

Lace paper tiara

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[Handmade Tiara ❤︎] Materials: design paper (lace), lace paper (optional), pipe cleaners, glue, and decorations like sparkly stickers as you like.#RolePlayingPrincessPlaying princess#PrincessPlay#Pretend play

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Let’s make a princess-style tiara using lace paper doilies you can even find at 100-yen shops.

Combining a round doily with a square doily folded into a triangle will give it a more luxurious finish.

If you sandwich a chenille stem (pipe cleaner) in the middle, it’s easier to wear on your head and helps keep the shape.

Stick on glittery stickers or rhinestone stickers to make it even more glamorous, and you’re done.

A tiara perfect for princess play is fun to make and fun to enjoy after it’s finished.

Give it a try!

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Animal hats

[A Hat You Can Use at Nursery School] Easy-to-Understand How-To Guide (Recommended Age: 0–1 year)

Watching them dance in hats is sure to warm your heart! Here are some animal hat ideas.

These hats are perfect when your dance music evokes animals or when you want to highlight the children’s cuteness.

You’ll need cardstock, scissors, crepe paper, a stapler, colored construction paper, double-sided tape, and elastic cord.

Since the main materials are cardstock and crepe paper instead of fabric, there’s no need for tasks like finishing threads—very convenient! Try adjusting the shapes to match the animals you have in mind.

Ninja costume

[Newspaper Play] “Newspaper Ninja” (Costume)

Lightweight and easy to move in! Here are some ninja costume ideas.

When you think of ninjas, they’re cool and something kids admire, right? These ideas are perfect for anyone who thinks making a ninja outfit seems difficult.

By using colored plastic bags, you can create a lightweight, flexible ninja costume with simple steps! Another nice point is that you can customize the neck decoration tape—from metallic styles to masking tape.

Put on your handmade costume and dance like a true ninja!