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 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.
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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.

Nursery quizzes to enjoy on Children’s Day! Learn about traditions and customs (31–40)

Why was Children’s Day first established?

For wishing for a child's growth
To forget the war
For wishing a child's happiness

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For wishing a child's happiness

On Children’s Day, celebrated every year on May 5, we honor the importance of children. Established in 1948, this day is for wishing that children can live happily, and it’s also important for children to express their gratitude to their parents. Decorating with carp streamers and enjoying special foods are also some of the pleasures of the day.

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What did people used to do on Children’s Day to pray for children’s health?

Take a shōbu-yu (iris bath)
Make kashiwa mochi (oak leaf-wrapped rice cakes)
display carp streamers

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Take a shōbu-yu (iris bath)

On Children’s Day, we take a special bath called shobu-yu. The iris (shobu) is believed to bring good health and ward off misfortune. By putting iris leaves in the bath, people express their wish for children’s health and for them to grow up strong. Refresh yourself with a shobu-yu and have a wonderful Children’s Day!

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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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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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