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[Childcare] Fun for Hinamatsuri! Performance ideas perfect for the event

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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.
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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.

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.

Please use these as a reference.

[Childcare] Have Fun on Hinamatsuri! Perfect Performance Ideas for Events (41–50)

Hinamatsuri Food Puzzle

[Let's Play with Hinamatsuri Puzzles!] Babies will be delighted! Babies will stop crying! Lots of delicious Hinamatsuri foods appear | A fun, educational silhouette puzzle video | Puzzle kids anime

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!”

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Sketchbook Theater

[Sketchbook Theater] Hinamatsuri – A simple and fun way to share its origins – Early Childhood Education

Sketchbook Theater

Since sketchbook theater is easy to make, why not add a story about Hinamatsuri to your repertoire? Through sketchbook theater, it would be great if people could learn what Hinamatsuri is all about.

Because each page is decorated with drawing paper and other materials to create illustrations, the handmade warmth is also a key feature.

If you add an arrangement such as making a slit so that only part of a page can be flipped, it will likely draw even more attention.

Writing the content on the back of the sketchbook will help you read it more smoothly.

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theater

Perfect for Hinamatsuri! Play: “The Disappeared Hina Doll”

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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.

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In conclusion

We introduced ideas for activities and events you can try for Hinamatsuri. While getting familiar with the culture and traditions of Hinamatsuri, be sure to incorporate ideas into childcare that let children have fun. It would be great if teachers could celebrate Hinamatsuri together with the children while enjoying it themselves.