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A childcare quiz to enjoy on Children's Day! Learn about traditions and customs

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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 for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
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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.

How about incorporating quizzes related to Children’s Day into your childcare activities?We’ve gathered quizzes that naturally help children learn about the event—such as the origins of Tango no Sekku and the meaning of the carp streamers—through play.They’re in multiple-choice format, so children can enjoy thinking for themselves and choosing answers.Because the questions draw on familiar topics—like “What’s at the very top of the carp streamers?” and “Why do we display a samurai helmet?”—they’re sure to be a hit.Please try using them to kick off activities and events at your center.

A childcare quiz to enjoy on Children's Day! Learn about traditions and customs (21–30)

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Kids Will Laugh! Children's Day Quiz

To help children learn more about Children’s Day, let’s try a Children’s Day quiz! Through various questions about decorations, foods, and the correct order of koinobori carp streamers, deepen your understanding of this special day.

After taking the quiz, it’s also a great idea to make or eat the items that appear in it.

Adding a short jingle-like song between quiz questions will make it even more fun and exciting! Give it a try.

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Which country was the first to create carp streamers (koinobori)?

Japan
China
South Korea

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Japan

Koinobori are traditional decorations that originated in Japan. They have continued since the Edo period and were displayed in front of homes on May 5th, the Boys’ Festival (Tango no Sekku), to pray for the growth of boys. Shaped like colorful carp, koinobori are put up with the hope that children will grow up strong and healthy.

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How many carp are needed for the koinobori?

one animal
two animals
three animals

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three animals

Traditional koinobori are often displayed as a set of three carp: a black carp (the father), a red carp (the mother), and a blue carp (the child). These symbolize the growth and prosperity of the family.

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Which color is not used for koinobori?

black
red
yellow

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yellow

The father’s koi-nobori is black, the mother’s koi-nobori is red, and blue or green is used for the children’s koi-nobori.

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What do koi-shaped streamers symbolize?

Health and longevity
Courage and Success
Family bonds

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Courage and Success

Koinobori symbolize overcoming adversity and achieving success, inspired by the image of a vigorous carp swimming up a waterfall. For this reason, they are displayed to wish for children’s healthy growth, courage, and success. Be sure to put up koinobori on Children’s Day!

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In which era was Children’s Day first celebrated?

Nara period
Heian period
Edo period

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Nara period

Children’s Day is an ancient Japanese holiday that began in the Nara period. Even today, it is celebrated as Tango no Sekku to honor children’s growth. It is traditional to display carp streamers and eat kashiwa-mochi so that children will grow up healthy and strong. Enjoy the day together!

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What event takes place on May 5, the same day as Children’s Day?

Peach Festival (Hinamatsuri/Girls’ Day)
Boys' Festival (Tango no Sekku)
Tanabata

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Boys' Festival (Tango no Sekku)

Tango no Sekku is a celebration that prays for the healthy growth of boys. It falls on the same day as Children’s Day, but as an event it carries a different meaning.

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