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[Childcare] Play and craft ideas to include in February events

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.
Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

Speaking of February events, Setsubun and Valentine’s Day come to mind.

Some of you are probably brainstorming event ideas like bean-throwing or cute crafts.

On the other hand, there may be people who struggle to come up with fresh ideas for annual traditions.

For those people, this time we’ll share play activities and craft ideas that are perfect for Setsubun and Valentine’s Day.

Incorporating new ideas is sure to make your events much more exciting.

Be sure to check out these ideas before you start preparing for your events.

[Childcare] Play and craft ideas to include in February events (71–80)

Cha-cha-cha of the Snowman

Recommended for January: Winter fingerplay song “Snowman Cha-Cha-Cha” #NurserySchool #NurseryTeacher #Shorts #ASKNurserySchool #PreschoolPracticum

Cha-cha-cha of the Snowman

Here’s a hand-play song with a wintery theme of “snow” and “snowmen.” In this song, you first use both hands to show snow falling and piling up.

Then, you touch your fingertips together to make the round shape of a snowman, and finally, you rotate your clenched hands in front of your chest to show a dancing snowman.

It’s short, but it sparks children’s imaginations and teaches them the joy of playing in the snow.

If the part where you clap quickly three times is difficult, slow down the overall tempo and enjoy it at a comfortable speed.

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In conclusion

We introduced games and crafts themed around February events like Setsubun and Valentine’s Day.

Did you find any ideas the children might enjoy? I imagine each preschool has different policies for both events.

I hope you can enjoy them while keeping safety and trouble prevention in mind.