[For Kids] Magic Tricks You Can Perform at Daycare or Kindergarten

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
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.

Kids love mysterious things and surprising performances, don’t they?

When you hear “magic,” you might think it takes a lot of preparation, but even tricks with simple secrets can amaze children.

This time, we’ve gathered ideas for magic tricks that are easy to perform and easy for kids to watch.

When they see the magic, children might start wondering how it works and let their imaginations run.

Let’s incorporate some outstanding magic into childcare to spark children’s imaginations.

[For Children] Magic Ideas (51–60) to Perform at Nursery Schools and Kindergartens

Moving chopsticks

Educational Magic 'Moving Chopsticks' – A big hit at daycare, kindergarten, and elementary school events! 'Educational Magic' for children’s clubs, after-school programs, and more.

Moving chopsticks

You can perform a fun magic trick with just one disposable chopstick.

The idea is that when you send your will to the chopstick you’re holding, it moves as if by a mysterious power.

What you need: a chopstick, one rubber band, and a stapler.

First, staple the rubber band to the back side of the thicker end of the chopstick.

Put your thumb through the attached rubber band and, keeping the band hidden from view, pull on it as you move your thumb toward the thinner end of the chopstick.

As you chant a magic spell and gradually relax your finger, the rubber band’s force will make the chopstick move on its own.

Give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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In conclusion

We introduced magic ideas that are a hit at nurseries and kindergartens.

Even if the tricks are simple, with a little creativity in your performance you can put on magic that makes children gasp in surprise.

Of course you can perform at events, but even trying a trick during small gaps in the day will captivate the kids and spark their curiosity.

Be sure to incorporate magic as part of your childcare skills.