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 (41–50)

What does it mean to display carp streamers?

May you grow up healthy and strong.
I hope I get better at swimming.
It has no meaning.

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May you grow up healthy and strong.

In China, where the Boys’ Festival (Tango no Sekku) originated, there remains a tale of a carp that climbed a waterfall and then became a dragon. It expresses the hope that one can overcome hardships.

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What is the thing fluttering at the very top of the koinobori?

pinwheel
reinforcing bar
streamers

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streamers

The streamer at the very top of the koinobori gently flutters in the wind and serves to make the carp streamers look like they’re swimming. When this streamer catches the wind, the entire koinobori sways energetically, conveying a celebratory feeling. Koinobori depict carp swimming up a river.

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Which countries have Children’s Day?

Japan
China
India

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Japan

Children’s Day is on May 5 every year in Japan. It began as Tango no Sekku, a day to celebrate the growth of boys. However, in 1948 it became Children’s Day, a day to wish happiness for all children. It’s a day when kids have fun playing together and celebrating.

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What do we call the long holiday that includes Children’s Day?

Golden Week
spring week
Silver Week

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Golden Week

Depending on the year’s calendar, the long holiday that includes Children’s Day is something both kids and adults look forward to. Many leisure facilities also hold events related to Children’s Day.

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Why do we display a kabuto (samurai helmet) on Children’s Day?

So that we may wish for children to grow up strong and resilient.
Because the helmet’s design is beautiful.
To remember the heroes of the Warring States period

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So that we may wish for children to grow up strong and resilient.

The reason we display kabuto helmets on Children’s Day is to wish for children’s health and growth. Kabuto were used by warriors in the past to protect themselves from enemies. They are also symbols of strength and courage. The display carries the hope that boys will grow up strong and full of energy.

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What is the decoration for boys displayed on Children’s Day?

Kabuto
hat
sword

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Kabuto

Kabuto helmets and suits of armor are well-known decorations for boys displayed during the Boys’ Festival on May 5th. They are put up with the hope that boys will grow up healthy and strong.

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What seasonal festival is Children’s Day said to be?

Festival of the Seventh Day (Jinjitsu)
The Doll’s Festival (Girls’ Day)
Boys' Festival (Tango no Sekku)

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Boys' Festival (Tango no Sekku)

Children’s Day is a special day on May 5. In the past, it was a day to celebrate the growth of boys, but now it’s a day to wish for the health and happiness of both girls and boys. People celebrate by displaying carp streamers and preparing special foods. It’s an important day to pray for everyone to grow up strong and healthy.

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