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

Hina-arare Tree Game

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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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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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Let’s share the origin of Hinamatsuri with a paper puppet show.

[Demonstration] What’s the origin of Hinamatsuri? A puppetry (paper puppet show) that explains it in a child-friendly way (nursery school event)

Let's share the origin of Hinamatsuri with a paper puppet show.

Papercraft puppet shows called “paper theater” that combine kamishibai and puppetry are known as paperserts.

Compared to kamishibai, paperserts offer more flexibility in storytelling and are easy to make, so why not perform a tale about Hinamatsuri (the Doll Festival)? You can include many topics: the history of Hinamatsuri, the meaning of displaying hina dolls, and the names and roles of each doll.

Singing Hinamatsuri songs together with the paper puppets would likely delight the children.

Featuring familiar characters or animals that kids love would also make it even more exciting.

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