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

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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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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 childcare and children] Game, play, and craft ideas to enjoy on Hinamatsuri (1–10)

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Colorful and cute to look at! Here’s a fun Hina Arare Tree game.

For the base pole, using a pool noodle from a 100-yen shop lets you play safely.

Wrap double-sided tape around the pool noodle in a spiral, peel off the backing, and you’re ready to go! Give each person two lightweight balls, like color balls, and take turns sticking them wherever you like.

If the pole falls over during play, the person who knocked it down loses.

It’s very simple, but surprisingly deep—if you don’t think carefully about where to place your balls, the balance will collapse.

A thrilling, edge-of-your-seat game!

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Hinamatsuri Silhouette Quiz

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Here’s a recommended paper puppet (paper theater) activity for Hinamatsuri! This one is a “Hinamatsuri Silhouette Quiz” paper puppet set.

Show the children the silhouette illustrations and ask, “What do you think this is?” The back of each silhouette shows the answer illustration.

Use Hinamatsuri-related answers such as “Ohinasama (the dolls),” “peach blossoms,” and “byobu (folding screen).” It’s also a great idea to share the origins of Hinamatsuri with the children as you go through the quiz.

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Hinamatsuri Target Game

Let’s have fun with a target-throwing game using Hina dolls as the targets! In this version, we use hula hoops to represent the tiers of a Hina display, apply tape to them, and arrange the Empress, Emperor, three court ladies, and five musicians on top to create the targets.

The tape beneath each tier is placed with the adhesive side facing outward, so aim your ball at those spots.

If the ball sticks to the target, you succeed! Try setting a time limit or a fixed number of balls and give it a go.

It might also be fun to assign points to each tier!

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[For childcare and kids] Games, activities, and craft ideas to enjoy on Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) (11–20)

[Craft] Hina dolls made with paper cups

[Nursery/Kindergarten] Cute! Hina Matsuri Doll Craft & How to Make It [100-Yen Shop DIY]

[Craft] Hina dolls made with paper cups

Here’s a Hina Matsuri craft featuring a very luxurious kimono made from tissue paper.

Prepare two paper cups.

Take one and, starting from the rim side, cut about two-thirds down with scissors, then cut all the way around horizontally to create the base for the faces.

The exact size doesn’t have to be precise.

Draw the faces of the Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Empress (Ohina-sama) on the cut paper cup, and attach parts like the crown and eboshi.

When you’re done, place a new paper cup upside down and layer several sheets of tissue paper on top.

Then place the face you just made on top and press it down into the cup to finish.

For the tissue paper colors, observe real Hina dolls’ kimonos or let the children choose freely.

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Hinamatsuri Ball-Toss Game

Hinamatsuri: Hina Doll Festival Ball-Toss Game

Hinamatsuri Ball-Toss Game

Here’s a Hinamatsuri ball-toss game that’s perfect for Girls’ Day events, using paper cups.

It’s a game where you toss crumpled sheets of construction paper, shaped into balls, into paper-cup versions of the Emperor (Obina) and Empress (Mebina).

The person who gets the most balls into the cups wins.

Create the goals by attaching paper cutouts of the Obina and Mebina to the paper cups.

You can also decorate the cups with origami paper or washi tape to make them look like kimono patterns—very cute! It’s also recommended to enjoy the game while keeping some distance from the Hina dolls.

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Hinamatsuri coffee filter blot painting

[Kids Craft] Hinamatsuri: Coffee Filter Bleeding Art

Hinamatsuri coffee filter blot painting

Draw on a coffee filter with water-based markers, then float it on water to wet it.

Once the ink has bled, take it out and let the filter dry.

When it’s dry, fold it to make the body of the Hina doll.

Finally, attach the face you made from construction paper, and it’s done! Imagine the filter as a kimono: fold the left and right sides to overlap at the center, then fold the bottom up to the back to finish.

The impression of the bleeding pattern changes depending on which colors of markers you use, so you’ll end up with wonderfully unique creations.

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Chirashi Sushi [Production/Preparation]

For Hinamatsuri celebrations, many families probably enjoy chirashizushi.

Here’s a craft activity to make chirashizushi that also helps kids practice using scissors.

Prepare a paper plate, construction paper, tissue paper, glue, round stickers, and scissors.

Use the scissors to cut the chirashizushi toppings.

Depending on the shapes and sizes—cutting into large squares or thin strips—the way you handle the scissors will change.

Use glue to stick the toppings onto the paper plate, add round stickers, and your handmade chirashizushi is complete.

Draw faces on the Empress (Mebina) and Emperor (Obina), attach them to the top portion of the paper plate, and make it even more festive.

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