[Childcare] Fun for Hinamatsuri! Performance ideas perfect for the event
On March 3rd, the Peach Festival (Hinamatsuri) is a day when many preschools and kindergartens likely enjoy Hinamatsuri-themed activities, such as displaying or making Hina dolls.
It’s a great opportunity for children to experience a traditional event, so try planning Hinamatsuri activities that are both fun and educational.
Having children participate will help deepen their understanding of Hinamatsuri as well.
In this article, we’ve gathered ideas for activities that children can enjoy.
We’re introducing a wide range of ideas—from ones that teachers can join in on together, to ones that let children play and have fun.
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[Childcare] Fun for Hinamatsuri! Performance ideas perfect for events (21–30)
Handmade Hinamatsuri Quiz
Become a Hina Matsuri expert with a quiz! This time, each question has only two choices, so your chances of getting it right should be higher! For example, there’s a question like “The Hina Matsuri scene looks like they’re doing something—what is it?” with the two choices being a wedding ceremony or a graduation ceremony.
Did you figure out which one is correct? The answer is a wedding ceremony.
Kids might ask, “Why?” so it’s good to be ready with a brief explanation.
By the time the quiz is over, we might have a brand-new Hina Matsuri expert!
Hinamatsuri Food Puzzle
Quizzes about Hinamatsuri often include slightly difficult topics like its origins, but this one focuses on foods related to the festival that children love.
For example, you can make silhouette illustrations of items like hina-arare, hishi-mochi, and clams.
Show the children the color illustrations and have them match each colored picture with its silhouette.
It could be even more fun if you include trick questions with shapes that look similar! If the same foods appear in that day’s school lunch or snack, you can probably expect to hear delighted voices saying, “It’s just like the quiz from earlier!”
[Childcare] Have fun on Hinamatsuri! Performance ideas perfect for events (31–40)
Hinamatsuri Spot the Differences
Kids have amazing memories, don’t they? Here’s a memory quiz using Hina doll illustrations.
First, have them memorize the Hina doll picture.
Next, when the screen changes, ask them to pick the same Hina doll illustration.
The images may start to look similar, but try to find the real Hina doll and choose the correct one.
Because it gets the brain working, it also helps activate memory.
It’s also a great idea to make quiz questions about details like the position of the Hina doll’s crown.
Give it a try!
Hinamatsuri 15-Second Quiz
You’ll see traditional foods that are often eaten during Hinamatsuri.
Look closely at the pictures for 15 seconds and try to answer correctly.
If it’s difficult, give hints about the color, shape, or size.
The correct answers are simple, but the names might be a little tricky.
Even if you don’t figure out the answer to a riddle, thinking it through together helps develop thinking skills and has a positive effect on growth.
During Hinamatsuri events, it’s also recommended to ask riddles related to the festival and enjoy them with the children!
Hinamatsuri Food Quiz
Let’s turn foods eaten during Hinamatsuri into an illustration quiz! Draw pictures of items like hina-arare and hishi-mochi on construction paper.
Show the children only part of each illustration and ask, “What do you think this is?” and have them guess the answer.
When they get it right, it’s lovely to also explain why that food is eaten on Hinamatsuri.
Especially for preschoolers, telling them, “Teach this to your family at home, too,” can boost their motivation even more! Since hishi-mochi and hina-arare share the same colors, they make great trick questions.
Have fun with the quiz while getting creative with your illustrations!
theater
Stage plays are a classic choice for event performances.
If the content matches the season or occasion, audiences will likely find it more relatable.
Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) has a variety of histories and origins, so content that evokes those backgrounds is recommended.
By helping people learn more about the festive and joyful motifs of Hinamatsuri in detail, they may feel even more connected to the celebration.
It’s also important to think about how to adapt difficult historical terms into more accessible language.
Let’s also incorporate ideas that draw attention to the stage—such as featuring characters popular with children.
Hinamatsuri 3-Second Quiz
We’re introducing a 3-second quiz where you understand the question and answer in a short time.
When answering, don’t overthink it—stay relaxed and go with your intuition.
If you present the questions with text or illustrations and use a stopwatch, it will be easier for children to follow.
Using a point system or dividing into teams might make it even more exciting.
After the quiz, let’s sing the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) song and celebrate together.
It’s also a good idea to adjust the number of seconds according to the children’s ages.