[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] Prop ideas for the recital. Easy ways to make them (21–30)
Tutu made from sink strainer nets
Household items can become such cute accessories! Here’s an idea for a tutu made using sink strainer bags.
These mesh bags are typically used in the kitchen, placed in the drain or corner strainer.
This time, let’s repurpose them to make a fluffy tutu.
All you have to do is tie the strainer bags onto a flat elastic band—done! Because the bags are lightweight and semi-sheer, they create a look similar to frills or tulle, making them perfect for costumes that need a soft, airy, and glamorous touch.
Snow White-style costume
The colorful hues are sure to lift children’s spirits! Here are some costume ideas inspired by Snow White.
Many kids may admire her from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale or Disney’s version.
This time, let’s make a Snow White–style costume using colored plastic bags.
Snow White symbolizes kindness, strength, and a heart that believes in dreams, making her a perfect fit for a sports day theme.
Try incorporating it by wearing it at the finish line of events or for a dance—feel free to adapt it as you like.
[Childcare] Ideas for props for a recital. Easy ways to make them (31–40)
Paper plate bunny hat
An idea made with familiar materials, perfect even for infants! Here’s a paper-plate rabbit hat idea.
Many classes may be considering animal-themed activities, right? This time, let’s use an everyday material—a paper plate—to make a cute rabbit hat.
What you’ll need: colored construction paper, a deep paper plate, ribbon, tissue paper, cellophane tape, glue stick, adhesive (liquid glue), colored pens, a craft knife, scissors, and a pencil.
By changing the colors, you could make hats of other animals too!
Demon Slayer costume
It’s great that you can make a haori without sewing! Here are some costume ideas inspired by Demon Slayer.
Many kids probably admire the characters from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, right? Let’s try making costumes that kids will love using colored plastic bags.
You’ll need light blue colored plastic bags, white colored plastic bags, scissors, tape, glue, and a permanent marker.
The fresh color scheme of the haori would be perfect for a school sports day, too! It’s also a fun activity to make together with the kids.
Animal hats
Watching them dance in hats is sure to warm your heart! Here are some animal hat ideas.
These hats are perfect when your dance music evokes animals or when you want to highlight the children’s cuteness.
You’ll need cardstock, scissors, crepe paper, a stapler, colored construction paper, double-sided tape, and elastic cord.
Since the main materials are cardstock and crepe paper instead of fabric, there’s no need for tasks like finishing threads—very convenient! Try adjusting the shapes to match the animals you have in mind.
Ninja costume
Lightweight and easy to move in! Here are some ninja costume ideas.
When you think of ninjas, they’re cool and something kids admire, right? These ideas are perfect for anyone who thinks making a ninja outfit seems difficult.
By using colored plastic bags, you can create a lightweight, flexible ninja costume with simple steps! Another nice point is that you can customize the neck decoration tape—from metallic styles to masking tape.
Put on your handmade costume and dance like a true ninja!
Witch’s cloak
Have you ever wanted to become a witch? If so, try making a witch’s cloak.
What you’ll need are a large colored trash bag, glitter tape, double-sided tape, and so on.
Layer the colored trash bags and cut the hem into a jagged shape to give it a witch-like look.
Thread elastic through the inside and fasten it with double-sided tape to complete the skirt.
Make the top out of a trash bag as well.
Once the main pieces are done, add decorations with glitter tape.
If you also make a magic wand to carry with it, the witchy vibe will be even stronger.
