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[Childcare] Sports day costume ideas: easy-to-make outfits

[Childcare] Sports day costume ideas: easy-to-make outfits

Last updated:2025/10/18

[Childcare] Sports day costume ideas: easy-to-make outfits

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

Dance costumes are a must for nursery and kindergarten sports days! When kids wear cute outfits, they get excited and dance with energy.

The theme of the dance also comes across clearly to parents.

Here, we’ll introduce a variety of costume ideas.

Making costumes for the whole class can be tough, but it’s easy if you use colored plastic bags or nonwoven fabric.

With some fun customization, you can create even more appealing outfits.

Make wonderful costumes that get the children excited, and enjoy the sports day!

[Childcare] Sports Day Costume Ideas: Easy-to-Make Outfits (1–10)

princess dress

Amy’s Princess Dress Project: Let’s make a “princess dress” using colored plastic bags ☆ Amy’s Atelier

princess dress

There’s no doubt your heart will race at these adorable, voluminous dresses! Here are some princess dress ideas.

Among children who dream of being a princess, some especially love costumes.

For those kids, let’s make fluffy, full-volume dresses out of colored plastic bags.

It’s a good idea to choose the colors together with the children.

These days, many kids also look up to idols, right? These could work perfectly as idol costumes, too! Definitely try incorporating them into your sports day events.

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Color Vinyl Jinbei

Amy’s Jinbei Workshop: Let’s make a jinbei with colored plastic bags ☆ Amy’s Atelier

Color Vinyl Jinbei

Matching outfits are so cute! Here are some ideas for colorful vinyl jinbei.

When you think of jinbei, you think of traditional Japanese clothing with great ventilation, right? Jinbei made from colored vinyl are also easy to move in and put on or take off, making them perfect for children participating in sports days! You’ll need colored plastic bags, hook-and-loop fastener tape, flat elastic, double-sided tape, stickers, holographic tape, and scissors.

It could be fun for teachers or parents to assemble the basic jinbei and let the children decorate them freely!

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cheongsam (qipao)

Make a simple cheongsam (Chinese dress) with colored plastic bags!!

cheongsam (qipao)

The key points are the sparkling gold tape and patterns! Here are some ideas for a cheongsam (qipao).

A cheongsam is a one-piece dress rooted in traditional Chinese clothing, known for its gorgeous fabrics and patterns and its elegant look.

This time, let’s make a cheongsam using colored plastic bags.

You’ll need colored plastic bags, gold holographic tape, yellow tape, clear tape, scissors, and yellow origami paper.

If you add some adjustments to the sides, it’s easier for children to put on and take off by themselves, so it’s highly recommended!

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Polymantle

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Polymantle

An easy way to transform yourself with a charming item! Here’s an idea for a cape made using colored plastic bags.

For children, transformation gear isn’t just a prop—it’s a dream item that lets them become who they want to be.

This time, let’s make one with colored plastic bags.

You’ll need colored plastic bags, scissors, a pen, ribbon, and hologram tape.

By putting on the cape and transforming into a hero they admire, kids can feel more confident and let their imaginations soar—the moment they wear the item instantly becomes a special time.

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Cinderella-style costume

You can make a Cinderella costume with colored plastic bags?! A must-see for Halloween, recitals, and school plays! Easy costume-making with colored plastic bags! [Let’s all play!!]

Cinderella-style costume

Kids who adore princesses will be thrilled! Here are some costume ideas inspired by Cinderella.

When we think of princesses, many of us picture someone beautiful, strong, straightforward, and kind.

They’re a special figure that children look up to.

This time, let’s make a Cinderella-style costume using colored plastic bags.

You’ll need white and light blue colored plastic bags, tape, double-sided tape, scissors, holographic tape, white vinyl tape, and pink tape.

Give it a try and incorporate these ideas!

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A pointed felt hat

Let's make an original hat with 'Pointy Hats from Felt'!

A pointed felt hat

Let’s make a hat using soft materials! Here are some ideas for a pointed felt hat.

This is perfect for those who want to use pointed hats in sports day events but are looking for materials other than paper.

In the video, it’s made for Halloween, but by changing the colors and motifs, it looks like it could be used for sports day as well.

What you’ll need: a hat made of felt, adhesive-backed felt, scissors, and a pen.

Cut the adhesive-backed felt into your favorite motifs and create your own original hat.

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Transformation Belt

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Transformation Belt

It’s sure to get kids excited! Here are some ideas for a transformation belt.

When you hear “transformation belt,” many people probably think of heroes from tokusatsu team shows.

This time, let’s make a transformation belt that anyone—from kids to adults—can admire! Since you just wear it around your waist, it’s perfect as a sports day costume, too.

Simply putting it on will be like a magic item that instantly boosts children’s spirits! Watching them run around fully in hero mode will surely bring smiles to everyone at the venue.

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