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

[Craft] Hina dolls made with paper cups

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[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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bean container box

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bean container box

Let’s make a little box for beans with origami! First, fold the paper in half into a square twice, crease well, then unfold back to the original.

Next, fold all four corners to the center (a “zabuton” fold), then fold the left and right edges to the center and crease.

Now, open the paper back up, leaving only the top and bottom corners folded.

This time, fold the top and bottom edges to the center, crease, and unfold.

With the creasing complete, fold in the left and right sides so that the central square becomes the bottom, forming the box shape.

Try using origami with patterns you like, and decorate with stickers to make it unique!

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[In-Park Exploration] Find the Hina Doll Decorations

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[In-Park Exploration] Find the Hina Doll Decorations

How about livening up your Hinamatsuri event with a “Find the Hina Doll Decorations” game, a twist on a treasure hunt? Set the scene by saying the teacher accidentally dropped them on the way, then hide patterns from the dolls’ kimonos and important ornaments somewhere around the facility for the children to find! It’s a game that nurtures their imagination with questions like, “What kinds of patterns do kimonos have?” and “What shapes are the hina doll ornaments?” You can also make it easier by giving the children cards that show the kimono patterns and ornament shapes in advance.

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[Production] Braided Basket Ornament

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I used pink and light green construction paper inspired by hishi mochi. It’s perfect as a take-home craft! Give it a try!#Childcare Crafting #HinamatsuriCraft #Production Video March Hina Dolls
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You can make a woven basket with a paper plate! Here’s a cute craft for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day).

First, cut two colors of construction paper into long, thin strips.

Cut a thin vertical slit in the center of the paper plate.

Weave the construction paper strips through the slits in the plate, alternating over and under.

From the second strip onward, reverse the over-under pattern.

When you’ve finished weaving all the strips, gather the protruding ends together, staple them, trim off the part above the staples, and attach a handle.

Staple a thin strip of construction paper as the handle, and since the staples can be sharp, cover them with clear tape for safety.

Decorate with hina dolls and other embellishments, and you’re done!

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Hishimochi Stacking Game

Here’s a fun and thrilling Hishimochi stacking game where you’ll be on the edge of your seat, wondering if you can stack and display the hishimochi without it toppling over.

Using diamond-shaped pieces cut from cardboard and a hishimochi stand made from toilet paper rolls, you stack the hishimochi in color order on the stand.

Space to place the pieces is limited, and the only support for the stand is the toilet paper rolls.

It’s a game that really tests your care and concentration—onlookers will feel the suspense too! The hishimochi pieces are made sturdy with thick paper.

By using colored tape, you can both secure the shape of each piece and add the mochi colors.

It’s a perfect game for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) events.

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