Liven up your children’s club event! A collection of ideas everyone can enjoy

Magic Theater

A guaranteed hit at daycare! The Circle-Triangle-Square Magic Theater #daycarecrafts #preschoolteacher #teachingideas #traineeteacher #teacherlife #withkids #constructionpapercrafts #magictheater #paperart

How about a magic theater to liven up your children’s group event? With each movement of the construction paper, a new picture appears, sparking the kids’ curiosity.

It can be made with simple materials, so parents and children can enjoy making it together, or kids can create their own with friends.

The cheers that erupt each time a new illustration appears will surely become a lasting memory for the children.

It also works as a tool for communication, making it a great idea to make your event even more fun.

A simple magic theater using familiar materials—give it a try!

gymnastics play

Insect Tai Chi: “Everyday Hand Play and Exercise Songs” by hoikucan Gakken

Let’s all get moving together and work up a good sweat.

I highly recommend the ever-popular “Insect Tai Chi,” which kids love, too.

Immerse yourself in training deep in the forest, pretending to become various insects, and strike sharp poses—there’s no doubt you’ll feel totally refreshed.

An ensemble with kitchen utensils

[Ensemble with Kitchen Utensils!!] “The Parade of the Tin Soldiers” [Flower Beat]

If you want to play in an ensemble but don’t have instruments, this is a must-see! How about enjoying a group performance using kitchen utensils? There are all sorts of items in the kitchen—cutting boards and knives, ladles and frying pans, rice paddles and mixing bowls.

Since each is made from different materials, combining them lets you create unique sounds! It’s also great that most households already have these items.

If everyone synchronizes their timing like in the video, you’ll get a real sense of unity and a polished ensemble.

Give it a try for inspiration!

ensemble

Ensemble: “Let’s Try It” … Staff

If you’re looking to put on a performance that leaves a lasting impression, why not try incorporating an ensemble? It’s great with just adults, and it’s also fun to involve the children and work on it together.

You’ll need practice time, but the experience of everyone putting in their best effort will become a cherished memory.

When you feel the sense of accomplishment from synchronizing your breathing and performing a piece as one, it’s likely to deepen your bonds.

Hopefully it will turn into a wonderful performance that warms the hearts of those watching, too.

Large picture-story show

Large picture-card show by Shinsuke Yoshitake: 'Natsumi Can Be Anything'

How about incorporating a large-format kamishibai (paper theater) as an activity that everyone can enjoy, even with a big group? With regular kamishibai or picture books, when there are many children, the distance can make the pictures small and hard to see.

A large-format kamishibai not only solves that problem, but its big images are more dynamic and make fine details easier to catch, allowing children to fully immerse themselves in the story.

Some libraries lend them out, and it’s also wonderful to be bold and create a handmade version with a story tailored to your children.

When reading, if the reader changes facial expressions and tone of voice to match the story, it helps the children stay focused.

Please feel free to use this as a reference!

Giant soap bubble

I tried going inside a giant soap bubble!

Soap bubbles are loved by children.

Wouldn’t everyone get excited and delighted if you made really big ones? These days, there are many types available, like electric devices that create lots of bubbles at once and solutions that make bubbles harder to pop.

Let’s practice so we can make lots of giant soap bubbles!

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hand play song

Nursery teachers teach! A medley of popular hand-play songs: “It’s Starting,” “When I Grow Up,” “Disney Hand Play,” “Rolling Eggs,” and more!

The perfect hand-play songs to liven up a children’s club.

With simple movements and easy-to-remember lyrics, they’ll capture kids’ hearts.

Shout out loud with “Kaeru no Uta,” and get moving with “Ito Maki.” The best part is that not only children but also adults can enjoy them together.

One special charm of hand-play songs is how they deepen connections across generations.

The time parents and children spend singing the same songs will surely become unforgettable memories.

Let’s all sing and dance together to make the children’s club a blast!