[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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[Kindergartens and Nursery Schools] Games and Performances for Fun Parties (61–70)
Lion apron theater
https://www.tiktok.com/@hannah1000c/video/7065958459879066882Make it with felt! Here are some ideas for a lion-themed apron theater.
An apron theater is a puppet show where the apron serves as the stage, and you perform by taking out or sticking on puppets and props.
This time, let’s create a nutrition-themed apron theater featuring a lion.
Using sticker felt and fabric adhesive makes it easy to complete, but if you’re skilled at crafts, you can finish it by hand-sewing or using a sewing machine.
A lion with a big open mouth gobbling up food is sure to become a good friend to the children.
Make-and-play goldfish scooping
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Scoop up goldfish while keeping your balance! Here are some fun, DIY goldfish scooping ideas you can make and play with.
Many of you have probably seen goldfish scooping at summer festival stalls, right? This time, let’s try a homemade goldfish scooping game.
You’ll need a milk carton, a compass, scissors, a drain/net bag, a stapler, vinyl tape, plastic bottle caps, and a container to hold water.
It’s great that you can make it using recycled materials.
Give it a try!
Handmade Sweets Scoop
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Enjoy the festive vibes of a Japanese fair! Here are some ideas for a DIY candy scooping game.
These ideas are perfect for anyone who wants to create an exciting corner that will thrill kids, just like at a festival.
You’ll need empty capsules, pipe cleaners, tape, masking tape, glitter origami paper, handkerchiefs or scarves, and cushioning material.
If using candy is difficult, try putting origami creations or illustrations inside the capsules instead.
Handmade Whac-A-Croc
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Great for kids trying it for the first time! Here are some ideas for making your own Whac-A-Gator game.
Whac-A-Gator is the game where crocodiles pop out of holes at random and you hit them with a hammer, right? This time, let’s try making a homemade version.
You’ll need cardboard or empty boxes, colored construction paper, plastic ribbon, milk cartons, tape, and more.
It looks like you can make the hammer with a paper cup and disposable chopsticks! It’s sure to be a popular station that children from infant to preschool classes can enjoy.
Ring toss set
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Let’s make and play! Here are some ideas for a DIY ring toss set.
These tips are perfect when you want to set up a ring toss corner but don’t have the equipment.
All you need are toilet paper rolls, origami paper, and foil origami.
Just wrap your favorite origami paper around a toilet paper roll to create a target.
Making and setting up lots of targets will make it even more exciting.
For the rings, twist strips of foil origami to form loops.
Give it a try!