[Kindergarten/Daycare] Games and Performances for Fun Events
At kindergartens and daycare centers, fun parties and birthday celebrations are held for the children.
Games and performances are essential for these events.
While many teachers are brainstorming ideas to delight the kids who eagerly look forward to them, some may be struggling with a lack of ideas.
In this article, we introduce games and performances that are perfect for such parties.
We’ve gathered a wide variety, from activities led by teachers to ones where children participate and have fun.
They’re all engaging ideas that spark children’s curiosity! Many of these games and performances are actually used in kindergartens and daycare centers, so feel free to use them as a reference.
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Kindergarten/Daycare: Games and Performances for Fun Events (41–50)
Seated tag
“We can’t play outside because of the rain, but I still want to move my body as much as possible today!” In times like these, here’s a childcare-friendly game we recommend: “Seated Tag.” First, the children start in a seated position.
The rule is that they must keep their bottoms on the floor at all times.
Set a time limit, then play tag while staying seated.
Since it doesn’t involve running, it’s safe and fun to play indoors.
It also helps build leg strength as kids move using their legs and bottoms, so be sure to add it to your play repertoire!
Instrument Quiz
A lively instrument quiz where you listen and answer.
In this activity, you listen to the timbre and guess what instrument it is.
First, let them hear the instrument on its own, then have them sing along to match the timbre—this way, they’ll enjoy it whether they get it right or not.
Beyond being a fun quiz, the real charm is that it might spark interest in music and instruments.
It’s a bit off the quiz track, but introducing each instrument one by one could be fun too.
Science show
Mr.
Denjiro Yonemura, better known as Denjiro-sensei, is a former physics teacher at a Tokyo metropolitan high school.
He appears on various programs to present science shows that harness the power of science and physics.
Some experiments make startlingly loud sounds, but most are activities that kids can enjoy and participate in.
Let’s try imitating a bit of his science show.
From an “air cannon” that shoots out smoke from a cardboard box, to batteries made with charcoal, aluminum cans, and saltwater—science is full of materials that spark children’s curiosity.
BTB solution, which changes color instantly, could even be used like a magic trick!
Impersonation
When it comes to masters of bird and animal vocal mimicry, everyone knows Neko Hachi Edoya.
The one you likely saw often on TV is the 4th-generation Neko Hachi Edoya.
Why not try imitating animal and bird calls that seem simple and give “impressions” a go together? It could be fun to decide who’s best by a round of applause.
Older boys might try impressions of the popular groups King & Prince or BTS, and girls could take on NiziU! Once the music starts, bodies naturally start to move, so please create an environment where the kids won’t feel embarrassed.
large-format picture book
People say reading is on the decline, but kids love picture books.
It’s not uncommon to see a child who was noisy just a moment ago suddenly absorbed in a book in the corner of the room.
How about hosting a read-aloud event with oversized picture books? Larger libraries likely lend them out.
When I looked into it, I found plenty available at BOOKOFF and on Amazon as well.
You could also switch it up a bit and use kamishibai (paper theater)—that works too.
The time everyone spends gazing at the same book is something you rarely get as an adult.
It’s sure to be a wonderful time.