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[Children's Association] A Collection of Fun Entertainment and Activity Ideas

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
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Started performing in bands in junior high school. Influenced by Japanese rock and UK rock, spent over 10 years continuing band activities while creating original songs. Later began producing Vocaloid tracks using Hatsune Miku, with total plays of released songs surpassing 10,000. Has five years of experience writing for music magazines. Currently works as a music writer, director, and composer, keeping a ground-level perspective on the scene by attending live shows across Japan. Now performs at live houses in Tokyo, showcasing guitar playing centered on acoustic guitar and informed by knowledge of chord analysis and guitar scales. Also writes leveraging a broad knowledge of music genres.

Introducing fun activities and performances that will liven up your kids’ club! Kids’ clubs bring together children from the neighborhood or school to have a great time.

Getting together to play games, enjoy performances, and put on skits—children really look forward to those precious moments.

In this article, we’re introducing entertainment and performance ideas perfect for kids’ clubs.

We’ve gathered lots of ideas, from activities led by the children themselves to performances where adults entertain the kids.

Use these as inspiration and make your kids’ club as exciting as possible!

[Children’s Club] Collection of Ideas for Exciting Entertainment and Performances (71–80)

Instrumental ensemble

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Instrumental ensemble

If your whole class wants to put on a presentation together, how about trying an instrumental ensemble? Those of you in the upper grades have probably done it a few times already, but since this is a special opportunity, try picking a slightly more challenging piece from among your favorite songs.

Of course, the practice will be tough, but the thrill when the music comes together beautifully is truly amazing, and working as a group on a single piece will become a wonderful memory.

It won’t succeed without unity, so I think it will also be a great chance to improve communication.

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English play

School activities in Tanegashima: Iwaoka Elementary School Iwaoka Festival 5th- and 6th-grade English play Momotaro learning presentation All-student chorus “Nijiiro”

English play

From seeing it in class to encountering foreigners in daily life, English has gradually become indispensable, hasn’t it? Among the many ways to learn English, how about focusing on speaking rather than reading and writing by staging a play performed entirely in English? It challenges students to improve both the quality of their acting and the smoothness of their English, testing their ability to handle different tasks at the same time.

For the story, well-known folktales are recommended so everyone is familiar with the plot—then they can notice how the impression changes when it’s presented in English.

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manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)

Cherry-Blossom Viewing Entertainment ~2022~ [Tenjikunezumi Kawahara Ultimate Series]

manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)

When it comes to entertainment that instantly brightens the mood of a cherry-blossom viewing party, manzai comedy is the go-to.

A duo sets a theme in advance and delivers lighthearted jokes and punchlines about spring and cherry blossoms.

It’s recommended to weave in seasonal material and relatable “everyday” bits from the office or school.

Keeping a snappy back-and-forth naturally draws the crowd in.

The key is to wrap things up with a final punchline that brings the story together and hits a peak of laughter.

With brisk banter, unique facial expressions, and more, it’s a great idea for delivering all kinds of laughs.

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Slipper relay

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Slipper relay

The slipper relay is a simple yet exciting game where you pass a slipper to the next person using only your toes—no hands allowed.

It’s easy to join, but there’s surprising depth: deciding exactly when to pass the slipper and at what angle to receive it with your foot takes real thought.

That delicate tension instantly energizes the whole venue.

Another plus is how easy it is to prepare—you only need a single slipper.

It’s perfect for large groups, and you can freely adjust the difficulty by tweaking the rules.

Definitely consider adding it as one of your program’s activities!

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[Dance] Paprika

Tried dancing the Paprika Dance with 98 people! [NHK 2020 Support Song “Paprika” Dance Choreography / Kenshi Yonezu × Foorin] by S.O.P

[Dance] Paprika

The slipper relay is a simple yet exciting game where you pass a slipper to the next person using only your feet—no hands allowed.

It’s easy to join, but surprisingly deep: you have to think about the exact timing to pass the slipper and the foot angle to receive it.

That subtle tension instantly fires up the crowd.

Another plus is how simple the prep is—you only need a single slipper.

It’s perfect for large groups, and you can freely adjust the difficulty by tweaking the rules.

Definitely consider adding it to your lineup of activities!

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Murakami Shinpei

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Japanese taiko drumming

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Japanese taiko drumming

The performance of “powerful taiko drums” captivates the audience! Even if you’re not good at solo performances, you might be able to join in with taiko drumming, even if you’re shy.

The sound of the drums varies completely depending on who’s playing.

The overlapping drum sounds, each reflecting different personalities, create an indescribably moving experience.

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[Dance] Sazae-san

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[Dance] Sazae-san

This is a performance using masks and music from the beloved long-running anime Sazae-san.

Some people might wonder, “Does this song really get the crowd going?” but it actually does—surprisingly well! It’s especially recommended for men rather than women.

You dance to the Sazae-san music, and the dance doesn’t need to be high quality at all.

In fact, being a bit clumsy makes it funnier to watch—maybe thanks to the masks.

As long as you nail the key poses, you’ll create contrast and get the audience excited.

Adding small gags to the masks or the routine’s progression will likely make it even more entertaining!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced entertaining activities and performances that are perfect for children’s groups.

Did you find any that everyone can enjoy together? It’s great to practice exactly what we introduced, but if you’d like to add originality, use the ideas as a reference and arrange them in your own style! If you’re short on time, it might be a good idea to hire professionals.

Let’s come up with various plans and make the children’s event a big success!