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Shine in the sports day dance! A roundup of handmade props

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At kindergarten and elementary school sports days, the children put on adorable dances, don’t they?Props like pom-poms are essential for their performances.And if you’re going to use props anyway, many of you are probably looking for ones the kids can make together by hand.In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of props all at once—besides pom-poms, things like fans and maracas.Many of them are easy to make, so be sure to create props full of originality.

Active in the sports day dance! A roundup of handmade props (21–30)

tulle pom-pom

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

tulle pom-pom

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!

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Fun-to-rattle lion wrist bracelet

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Fun to shake! A lion bell you wear on your wrist. Here’s a handmade instrument idea you can make with a toilet paper roll. Wear it on your wrist and shake it—ring ring, shaka-shaka—such cheerful sounds! It’s perfect for rhythm play at birthday parties, too! We’d love your comments: “I want to make it,” “I made it,” or “We tried playing with it!”Do you have any concerns in your early childhood education setting? Even if it’s not related to this post, tell us in the comments what you’re struggling with or need help on. Let’s exchange ideas freely!Rainy season craft Production in June #HandmadeToys #Childcare Crafting #Nursery School Craft #Wall Creation wall surface #Making Play Origami play Origami origami #Childcare topic #OuchiMonte Early childhood education materials Childcare #First year as a nursery teacher Kindergarten Teacher Kindergarten teacher Aspiring childcare worker #NurseryTeacherInTraining Nursery school teacher Childcare student #IWantToConnectWithChildcareWorkers Nursery Teacher Worker ✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼
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It can also be used as a handmade instrument! Here’s an idea for a lion wrist accessory that’s fun to jingle.

How about adding choreography that uses a handmade instrument to the dance you plan to perform at the sports day? Worn on the wrist, it adds a stylish accent and doubles as an instrument! You’ll need colored construction paper, a toilet paper roll, small bells or beads, washi tape, scissors, glue, and a black pen.

It sounds like it would be fun to make together with the kids!

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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)

Animal hats

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.

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colored glasses

Introducing all gray-colored lenses ♥

colored glasses

Colored glasses you can make in 5 to 10 minutes.

They’re recommended because you can get creative with the shapes and colors depending on who makes them.

First, draw a glasses frame in any shape you like on thick paper and cut it out.

Apply glue to the back base and attach color film.

Color the front side, punch holes on the outer edges, and attach rubber bands through the holes.

It sounds fun to make different kinds of glasses, dance while wearing them, or use them for pretend play.

Just be careful when using scissors to cut out the base.

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Wristband made with tissue paper

[Preschool Teacher] You can also make wristbands for a parachute! How to make tissue paper flowers 🌸

Wristband made with tissue paper

These are wrist accessories made with tissue-paper flowers, a familiar sight in school sports day decorations.

They’re a classic item perfect for dance events at sports festivals.

First, cut thick paper (cardstock) to fit your child’s wrist.

Next, accordion-fold the tissue paper, tie the center with a pipe cleaner or similar, then fluff out the folds to make a flower.

You can attach several tissue-paper flowers to the cardstock, or just one large flower—feel free to get creative! Secure rubber bands to both ends of the cardstock and you’re done.

It would also look great to use different tissue-paper colors for each class or team.

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