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[Childcare] Recommended for Entrance Ceremonies! A Collection of Fun Performance Ideas

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
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.

As the season of cute cherry blossoms arrives, it’s finally time for the entrance ceremony.

Children come to the ceremony with all sorts of feelings—excitement and nervousness, and sometimes a little anxiety.

We want to create a warm, wonderful ceremony that supports those feelings and conveys how fun the kindergarten is.

In this article, we’ll introduce fun performance ideas recommended for the entrance ceremony.

We’ve gathered ideas for songs, dances, paper puppet shows, and short plays—performances from teachers and current students that share the gentle message, “It’s okay” and “Let’s have fun every day.”

We hope you find them helpful.

[Childcare] Recommended for Entrance Ceremonies! A Collection of Fun Performance Ideas (41–50)

Teachers’ dance “Goroppu Jaga Jaga”

Teachers’ welcome dance “Goroppo Jaga Jaga” (Entrance Ceremony) – Wakakusa Kindergarten, April 10, 2014

Teachers' dance “Goroppu Jaga Jaga”

“Goroppo Jaga Jaga,” composed by Yasuo Kosugi.

It’s a song that has also been used on Okaasan to Issho.

With its cheerful rhythm and simple melody, it’s sure to get everyone excited.

As the lyrics mention, it’s common to dance the boogie-woogie to it.

The dance is easy, which is another big plus.

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Teacher introduction

A prestigious institution in Itabashi for 40 years, the Wanpaku Club entrance ceremony! Introducing our famous teachers (lol)

Teacher introduction

Introducing teachers is important for both parents and children, isn’t it? But simply saying your name isn’t very fun.

How about introducing yourself while singing a song or striking a funny pose? Since it shapes the first impression, take time to carefully think of lines that will delight the children.

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Hand game ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Clap’

Head, shoulders, knees, pat (with actions)

Hand game 'Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Clap'

Let me introduce “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes,” a game played to an English folk tune! In this activity, you touch different parts of your body with your hands in time with the song.

Infants can enjoy it as a bonding game with their parents, and preschoolers will have fun moving their hands quickly to different spots with the rhythm.

Because it’s a bright, upbeat song, performing it at an entrance ceremony would instantly make the atmosphere lively and festive.

Sing, play, and have fun together!

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In conclusion

We introduced various performances for entrance ceremonies! Each one was packed with ideas sure to make the children smile.

The atmosphere at entrance ceremonies can inevitably feel tense.

It would be wonderful if we could share a fun time through performances so that the new students feel, “I want to come again tomorrow!” Let’s aim to create a lovely ceremony with a warm, friendly atmosphere so that the children and their parents can feel at ease.