Let’s try a quiz to find lots of signs of autumn during childcare!
You can start to feel the signs of autumn little by little.
When we think of autumn, we often say things like “autumn for eating,” “autumn for sports,” and “autumn for reading,” right?
What kind of autumn do you imagine?
This time, we’re introducing a quiz packed full of autumn!
In childcare as well, there’s so much to enjoy in autumn—seasonal plants and foods, as well as autumn-only events!
Be sure to try autumn-themed quiz games that spark children’s imaginations and engage their five senses.
Quizzes can be a great opportunity to nurture children’s language development and thinking skills!
Have fun!
Let’s find lots of signs of autumn in childcare: a quiz! (1–10)
What is the autumn nut that has a pointed tip and wears a round cap?
- ginkgo
- pine cone
- acorn
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acorn
The nut with a pointed tip and a round cap is called an acorn. There are 22 types of acorns, also known by the alternate name “danguri” (written as 団栗). Oak trees that produce acorns can live for over 100 years. If you pick up acorns to use them, it’s recommended to prep them first, as they may contain insects or other organisms.
What is the fruit that is with the friend wearing a purple round outfit?
- grapes
- Pineapple
- Apple
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grapes
What is the thing that wears a brown spiky outfit and is boiled to eat?
- chestnut
- spinach
- carrot
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chestnut
Chestnuts are nuts that grow on trees. The spiky outer part is called an “iga” (burr). Chestnuts are very nutritious, containing vitamin C, vitamin B1, and more. They’re delicious boiled or peeled and enjoyed together in chestnut takikomi gohan (mixed rice). Be sure to try chestnut gathering and enjoy autumn with the children!
What is the autumn fruit that wears orange clothes and is a little round?
- persimmon
- strawberry
- banana
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persimmon
Persimmons are rich in nutrients and are one of the quintessential foods of autumn. They’re said to be excellent for relieving constipation, preventing colds, and aiding recovery from fatigue thanks to their high vitamin content. People even make them for school projects and crafts, don’t they? Be sure to enjoy the flavors of autumn and stay healthy.
What do we call the day when we decorate with pampas grass and rice dumplings and gaze at the moon at night?
- Moon viewing
- sports day
- recital
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Moon viewing
They say the reason we display rice dumplings during the moon-viewing festival is that round things are considered auspicious. It’s also said that pampas grass has the meaning of warding off calamities and evil. The moon-viewing day is said to be the day when the moon looks most beautiful in the year. People also say there’s a rabbit on the moon.
What is the food that is yellow on the inside and wears purple clothing?
- daikon (Japanese white radish)
- sweet potato
- cabbage
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sweet potato
What do you call the day when people dress up in costumes, say “trick or treat,” and get candy?
- Halloween
- recital
- Cherry blossom viewing
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Halloween
Halloween is a festival held overseas on October 31. People dress up in costumes and go around their neighborhood saying “trick or treat” to receive candy from the houses they visit. In recent years, it has become well-known in Japan as well, and people enjoy it with family and friends or as events at daycares and kindergartens.