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

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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

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A hat made with colored poly

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[Childcare] Sports day costume ideas: Easy-to-make outfits (21–30)

Monster

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Introducing a monster costume made with colored plastic bags.

For the hat worn on the head, wrap a deep paper plate with a plastic bag and create a logo/mark from construction paper to stick on.

Adjust the hat size where the elastic band will hold it in place.

Match a light green plastic bag to the child’s size, then cut it with the sleeve openings and neckline in mind.

Add elastic to the neckline and gather it to fit.

Once you glue on the monster’s eyes and mouth made from construction paper, it’s complete.

By changing the colors of the plastic bags, you can create a variety of colorful monsters.

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dinosaur

We’ll show you how to make an adorable dinosaur costume that looks cute from the back, recommended for ages 0 to around 2.

Prepare nonwoven fabric in the color of the dinosaur you want to make.

Cut the nonwoven fabric to fit your child’s head and sew it into a hat shape.

When making the horns on the hat, use two triangular pieces layered and sewn together; this increases strength and helps the horns stand up firmly and stay in place.

For the dinosaur outfit, stuff the tail with cotton to give it volume, and use hook-and-loop fasteners for the shoulder straps to make size adjustments easy.

Add elastic at the ankles to gather the fabric so the costume won’t drag on the ground when walking.

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[Childcare] Sports day costume ideas: easy-to-make outfits (31–40)

Guri and Gura

[100-yen shop felt] How to make Guri and Gura’s outfits | Easy pattern using clothes you already have | Halloween 구리와 구라 Guri and Gura 100-yen DIY

Guri and Gura

Let us introduce costumes inspired by Guri and Gura that are perfect for a sports day.

Prepare patterns for the clothes, ears, and hat sized for your child, and let’s get started.

It’s easier if you create the patterns using your child’s clothing as a sample.

Cut the felt according to the patterns, and cut out the clothes, hat, ears, and each part.

For the tail, make it long and cut it to match your child’s height.

When sewing the ears together, overlap the base portions as you sew to add a three-dimensional look—highly recommended.

When sewing the sides of the hat, sandwich the ears in and sew them together.

Attach the brim to finish the hat.

For the clothes, sew the tail onto the back first, then sew the rest together.

These will look adorable and are sure to be a hit at the sports day.

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Alice-style outfit

Can you make a Halloween Alice costume without sewing?! Create a costume easily with colored plastic bags! Great for recitals and school performances.

Alice-style outfit

Refreshing colors are perfect for a sports day! Here are some costume ideas inspired by Alice.

The blue dress with a white apron is a popular outfit that many children want to wear at least once.

This time, let’s make an Alice-like costume using colored plastic bags.

It’s also great for events themed around a fantasy world.

With Alice’s “free-spirited creativity” and “adventurous spirit” on their side, we hope children can take part in sports day with confidence and joy.

Be sure to give it a try on this occasion!

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Pretty Cure-style costume

Twinkle Precure no-sew Halloween easy costume! Use colored plastic bags for recitals and playtime! #2 [Let's all play together!]

Pretty Cure-style costume

Featuring a cute, fluffy skirt! Here are some costume ideas inspired by Pretty Cure.

Costumes made from colored plastic bags look adorable and seem easy to move around in, just like Pretty Cure outfits! When children wear these costumes with a sense of admiration, they’ll feel powered up and show how much more they’ve grown compared to last year.

Since no needles or thread are needed, the process is simple.

It’s recommended for teachers and guardians who aren’t confident with crafts, too.

Please give it a try!

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