[Childcare] Have/Have-Not Quiz for Toddlers! Let's Play with Words with the Kids

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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.

A certain rule hides something in the words that have “aru” in the Aru-Nashi quiz.

It might seem difficult at first.

However, by changing the words and the way you approach it, even children in preschool classes can enjoy it.

The great thing about the Aru-Nashi quiz is that it helps you notice the fun aspects of language.

It’s a quiz we’d love preschoolers—whose creative thinking is rapidly growing—to become familiar with.

So this time, we’ve collected Aru-Nashi quizzes for young children.

Be sure to include them as a fun activity in your class.

Once they get the hang of it, the children will be excited to answer enthusiastically.

[Childcare] “There-Is/There-Isn’t” Riddle for Young Children! Let’s Play with Words (1–10)

[Have] spring rolls, peanuts, vacant lot, mille-feuille [No] fried rice, soybeans, park, shortcake

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The word “aru” contains the name of a season.

"Aru" includes the names of the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Writing them all in hiragana might make it easier for the children to visualize.

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[Has] An (sweet red bean paste), curry, France, melon [Does not have] candy, stew, Italy, watermelon

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"Aru" is a type of bread.

Anpan, curry bread, French bread... Did your favorite kind of bread make an appearance? It sounds fun to talk with the kids about your favorite breads.

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[Have] daikon radish, turnip, carrot, sweet potato [Don’t have] cabbage, napa cabbage, broccoli, tomato

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The place where it eats is in the soil.

This is a question that provides an opportunity to learn how vegetables grow. Let’s take another look at picture books and illustrated guides to research vegetables.

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[Childcare] 'Aru-Nashi' Quiz for Preschoolers! Let's Play with Words with Kids (11–20)

[With] donut, nose, lotus root, flute [Without] candy, eye, daikon, bell

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“Aru” has a hole in it.

There’s also a play song called “Mr. Lotus Root with Holes.” Children with flexible minds might figure it out more quickly.

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[With] lion, tiger, wolf, bear, cheetah [Without] zebra, deer, giraffe, elephant, panda

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The animal with “aru” is carnivorous.

Animals with 'aru' are mainly meat-eating carnivores, while animals with 'nai' are herbivores. Bears might strongly evoke the image of eating honey, perhaps due to the influence of Winnie-the-Pooh.

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