[Childcare] A collection of quizzes related to May! Let's think about them together with the children.

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
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.
Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
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.

Here are some ideas for fun quizzes related to May.

May is a season when fresh greenery is beautiful, and there are many special days and events.

Why not incorporate quizzes with the children in your early childhood activities?

Enjoy thinking together and sharing ideas about May’s events and nature.

There may even be quizzes that adults don’t know!

Be sure to enjoy quizzes with the children and deepen your knowledge of May!

[Childcare] A collection of quizzes related to May! Let’s think them through with the children (1–10)

Which of the following flowers is commonly given on Mother’s Day?

Rose
Yuri
carnation

See the answer

carnation

It varies by country, but in Japan it’s common to give carnations on Mother’s Day. Since the meanings of flowers differ by color, this could be a good opportunity to look them up.

Raise the rankinglower

tsukada moe

Report a problem

When is Mother’s Day in May?

the second Sunday in May
May 15
May 20

See the answer

the second Sunday in May

Especially for children in the preschool class, calendars are familiar items. Let’s look at a calendar together and check which day is the “second Sunday.”

Raise the rankinglower

tsukada moe

Report a problem

What sweets are eaten on Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku)?

Sakura mochi
Moon-viewing dumplings
kashiwa mochi (oak leaf-wrapped rice cake)

See the answer

kashiwa mochi (oak leaf-wrapped rice cake)

Kashiwa leaves only fall after new leaves have grown. Because of this, kashiwa-mochi came to be eaten on Boys’ Day (Tango no Sekku) with wishes for prosperity of descendants and family continuity.

Raise the rankinglower

tsukada moe

Report a problem

[Childcare] A collection of May-themed quizzes! Let’s think them through with the children (11–20)

What is put in the bath on May 5th for the Boys’ Festival (Tango no Sekku)?

yuzu
Rose
iris

See the answer

iris

Long, straight irises are believed to have the power to ward off evil. Since they’re unfamiliar to many children, taking a shobu-yu (iris bath) might become a little event for them.

Raise the rankinglower

tsukada moe

Report a problem

What vegetables are suitable to grow in the garden in May?

tomato
cabbage
spinach

See the answer

tomato

Plant the seeds in May, and the tomatoes will sprout and grow in early summer. By summer, you’ll have red, delicious tomatoes. If you water them and keep them in a sunny spot, they’ll grow strong and healthy! Be sure to try growing them and look forward to summer.

Raise the rankinglower

kepiko

Report a problem

What is the day in May when we express gratitude?

Mother's Day
Father's Day
Labor Thanksgiving Day

See the answer

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday of May every year. It’s a special day to say “thank you” to your mom. Why not prepare flowers or a gift to show your appreciation? Make her smile and feel happy.

Raise the rankinglower

kepiko

Report a problem

What flowers smell good in May?

Rose
lily of the valley
Tulip

See the answer

lily of the valley

Lily of the valley is a small, cute flower that blooms in May. The shape of the blossoms is like tiny bells, and their color is pure white. They have a sweet, gentle fragrance and are known as a spring flower. As a flower that heralds the arrival of spring, lily of the valley is loved by many people!

Raise the rankinglower

kepiko

Report a problem