[Childcare] Ideas for props for a school play. Easy ways to make them.
At many kindergartens and nursery schools, children often put on plays or dances for recital days and performance showcases.
These events are valuable opportunities for parents and guardians to see how hard the children have worked and how much they’ve grown.
We want to keep spirits high and make sure everyone has fun while participating.
So this time, we’re sharing prop ideas you can use for such recitals.
From hats and masks the children can wear to chairs, drums, and pom-poms, we’ve got plenty of ideas to make your program even more vibrant and exciting!
If you make the props together with the children, their imaginations will expand and the fun is sure to double!
Be sure to give these ideas a try!
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[Childcare] Props ideas for a school play. Easy ways to make them (11–20)
hat
Handcraft a cool hat like a magician’s costume using construction paper! Draw a circle on construction paper to match your child’s head size, then draw a slightly larger circle around it for the brim and cut it out.
Also cut out the inner circle.
Next, roll a piece of thick paper into a cylinder and glue it closed.
Make cuts along the edge; open the tabs on the top side inward and the tabs on the bottom side outward.
Glue the pre-cut brim and the head-size circle to the top and bottom of the cylinder, and cover the side with construction paper to finish.
Add a red ribbon or other accent for a stylish touch!
Easy! Handmade cat ears
https://www.tiktok.com/@__.rliq0x/video/7284537142661926146Create your own original ears using your favorite fabric and pattern! Cut the fabric according to the pattern and sew it together.
For a soft, fluffy finish, add stuffing inside the ears at the end.
The finished cat ear pieces are great because you can customize them—attach them to a headband, glue them to hairpins, and more! You can also stick them onto items like a pass case or a compact mirror.
We recommend using long-pile, fluffy fabric! Give it a try.
Cute cat ears you can make with 100-yen shop items
It’s great when you can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop—it makes it easy and fun to give it a try.
This is an idea I’d recommend even to those taking on handmade crafts for the first time! You’ll need items like sponge sheets, a template, scissors, black fabric, a hot glue gun, frilled ribbon, a headband, a lighter, and ribbon embellishments.
Since you won’t be using a sewing machine or needles, it’s easy to start.
Making a matching tail to wear with the headband would be adorable, too! You can enjoy customizing it as well.
Become your favorite kitty!
Design your own cat ears and create a one-of-a-kind, special pair just for you! When you think of cat ears, many people might picture black or white ones.
But it’s also wonderful to make a headband packed with kids’ free ideas and favorite designs! You’ll need a headband, fabric, glue, ribbon, cardboard, scissors, glitter paper, and more.
It seems people often choose materials to match certain characters, but using a variety of materials like this can really bring out your individuality!
Easy Cat Ears You Can Make with Origami!
Let’s try making cat ears out of origami with children! It sounds fun to make cat ears using your favorite colored paper, doesn’t it? The steps are simple, but there are a few slightly tricky parts, so it’s best to make them together with a teacher or guardian.
Children in the older kindergarten classes should be able to enjoy it.
If you want to wear them, you can attach them with low-tack tape, or make a crown out of construction paper and a rubber band, then stick the cat ears on so you can wear them.
Creating a three-dimensional look is the key, so take your time and add your own touches!
Cat-ear headband made with yarn
https://www.tiktok.com/@mery.jp/video/7289366774162803975These are soft, fluffy headbands with a pleasant feel—perfect for Halloween costumes or for kids who love cats.
You’ll need a headband, wire, yarn, glue, ribbon, pearl stickers, and small bells.
Apply glue to both ends of the headband and wrap the yarn around it.
Shape the wire into ears, attach them to the headband, and secure them by wrapping yarn around while gluing in place.
Finally, decorate with ribbons, bells, and pearl stickers, and you’re done!
[Childcare] Prop ideas for the recital. Easy ways to make them (21–30)
Cat ears made with faux fur
It would be delightful to wear a headband with a fluffy, real-cat-like feel, wouldn’t it? This time, let’s make some cute cat ears using a pattern and faux fur fabric.
What you’ll need: a pattern, faux fur fabric, lining fabric, duct tape, pins, and a sewing machine.
Store-bought ones are nice too, but the warmth and flexibility of handmade items are really appealing.
Choosing fabrics with your child and spending time making them will become a cherished memory as well.
These will be a hit at recitals or any event where you can dress up!