Fun Performances for Preschool Teachers: Perfect for Birthday Parties and Seasonal Events!
There are so many opportunities to put on performances at nursery schools and kindergartens, aren’t there?
In addition to monthly birthday parties, there are seasonal events and activities, so many teachers may be racking their brains, thinking, “What should we do this time?” and running out of ideas.
So this time, we’re introducing performance ideas recommended for childcare workers that are perfect for events.
We’ve gathered lots of fun and unique acts that won’t disappoint the children who are looking forward to them.
It’s also a great idea to add your own twists to suit the season or occasion!
Be sure to make use of these ideas and enjoy a wonderful time together with the children.
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For birthday parties and seasonal events! Fun performances for childcare workers (11–20)
A fun magic trick of guessing fruitNEW!
Let’s enjoy a quiz using two illustrated panels.
Shuffle the panels so the illustrations can’t be seen, then ask the children, “Which one is the ◯◯?” and have them answer.
Start by shuffling once or twice, and gradually increase the number of shuffles.
The fun twist in this idea is that it ends like a magic trick! Even though the panels were supposed to show an orange and an apple, before you know it, they both turn into oranges.
The secret is that you’re performing it by layering the apple illustration on top of the orange!
Swirly Juice ShopNEW!
“The Whirling Juice Shop,” a panel theater show where we make juices kids love.
We add ingredients like strawberries, yogurt, and chocolate to whip up a tasty drink.
It’s fun to watch the colorful, juicer-inspired mechanism spin around, and singing while we wait for it to finish builds excitement—“What kind of juice will it be?” In the end, it turns into a rainbow juice! The kids are sure to be thrilled.
Transformation Tunnel!NEW!
When you go through the transformation tunnel, cows turn into milk and wheat turns into flour! It’s fun to wonder what everything will become.
First, ask the children to identify the original picture, then ask, “What will happen when it goes through the tunnel?” They’re sure to answer with lots of imagination.
In this story, we use the transformed items to make a birthday cake in the end! Let the children with birthdays this month choose their favorite fruits for the topping, and complete a delicious fruit cake.
Fun to guess! Envelope TheaterNEW!
This is an envelope theater you can use for birthday parties and fun gatherings.
If you put in pictures of vegetables and other items, or illustrations for various events, it also works great as a fun introduction to those occasions.
After cutting the plastic sheet (shrink plastic), trim the envelope to match its size and turn it into a window.
Apply double-sided tape everywhere except the top.
Cut the construction paper to stick alongside the plastic sheet, add double-sided tape, and attach it from the bottom up in order.
For the left and right sides, attach tape only on the front surface.
Peel off the double-sided tape and stick it onto the envelope window.
Insert thick paper or similar to add strength.
Add a handle and decorate it however you like! It’s recommended because it can be used in many different situations.
Three Simple Magic TricksNEW!
Magic that can give children the gift of surprise and excitement.
Professional tricks by magicians are impressive, but if you’re enjoying it with kids, easy-to-understand ideas using familiar items are best.
So here are some magic items you can make easily.
You’ll need practice to perform them, but no special techniques are required.
After performing, reveal the secret and let the kids actually try it themselves and have fun.
It’s also recommended to incorporate items perfect for birthdays, like cakes and candles!