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[For Preschoolers & Kids] Game, Play, and Craft Ideas to Enjoy on Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day)

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.
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.

March 3rd is Hinamatsuri, the Doll Festival.

Some preschools and kindergartens include it as one of their traditional events, and some families may be thinking of celebrating it at home.

We’d love for children to become fond of Hinamatsuri culture while enjoying its festive atmosphere.

So this time, we’re introducing a collection of Hinamatsuri-themed activities, games, and craft ideas that can be enjoyed at preschools and children’s groups.

Every idea is something kids will love.

Adults, please enjoy the traditional festival together with the children as well.

[For Preschool/Children] Hina Matsuri Games, Activities, and Craft Ideas to Enjoy (51–60)

Hinamatsuri craft

Let’s make it for Hinamatsuri♪ 3 DIY Hina Doll Crafts

Hinamatsuri craft

How about making Hina Matsuri crafts using everyday materials like paper cups and yarn? Try creating adorable Hina dolls—the Empress and Emperor—together with the kids! You can turn tissue paper pom-poms into kimono, cut and paste construction paper or chiyogami, or drip paint onto coffee filters to make kimono patterns—simple ideas with lots of easy-to-copy tips! And the best part is, you can display them as decor every year after you make them.

Give it a try for inspiration!

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Three-color dango made with origami

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Speaking of spring, cherry-blossom viewing comes to mind.

Here’s a perfect spring craft: how to make three-color dango with origami.

You’ll need three colors of origami paper for the dango and some bamboo skewers.

First, fold a balloon using the basic balloon base in origami.

Once you’ve made all three colors, simply skewer them one by one to finish.

You can enjoy the origami process itself, and then use what you’ve made for pretend play.

Taking a spring walk with the dango you made together with the kids could be fun, too.

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Hinamatsuri Quiz with Explanations

A jiggly rolled omelet lunch with a soft-boiled egg inside! When paired with simmered beef shigureni, you won’t be able to stop eating white rice. [Tsukito: Osaka]

Hinamatsuri Quiz with Explanations

It seems like doing a Hina Doll (Hinamasuri) quiz at events would really liven things up.

This quiz helps you learn in detail about the kimonos the Hina dolls wear and the origins of Hinamatsuri foods.

It uses gentle, easy-to-understand language so kids can enjoy it too.

There are words we’ve heard before but don’t really know the meaning of, right? The meanings are explained clearly, so you might even become a Hinamatsuri expert.

Try it together with the kids!

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Hinamatsuri coloring pages

[Coloring Pages that Soothe Babies] Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) / Fast-Forward Coloring Video Series that Captivates and Calms Children [Oekaking]

Hinamatsuri coloring pages

Let’s enjoy coloring a cute Ohinasama (Empress doll) and a dignified Odairisama (Emperor doll)! The Ohinasama’s twelve-layered kimono (jūnihitoe) and the Odairisama’s court attire (sokutai) are both so gorgeous that you can’t help but be captivated when you look at them.

In a coloring activity, you can use your favorite colors—red, pink, purple, light blue, and more—so I hope kids will create their ideal Ohinasama.

If you share stories related to Hina dolls while coloring, it might make them feel even more connected to the tradition.

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Hinamatsuri party with conveyor-belt sushi at home!

The Shinkansen delivers sushi—spinning sushi at home! Hinamatsuri party♪

Hinamatsuri party with conveyor-belt sushi at home!

How about adding a unique twist to your Hinamatsuri party? A great idea for that is a DIY revolving sushi party at home! If your child has a Plarail train set, why not adapt it for the occasion? The kids will be thrilled to feel like they’re at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant right in your living room! And instead of having the adults make all the sushi, it could be fun to let the children try their hand at making their own sushi rolls, too.

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