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[Entertainment/Performances] Ideas for Performances to Introduce at Kindergartens and Nursery Schools—Great for Children and Staff

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.

At kindergartens and nursery schools, there are often opportunities to include entertainment and performances for fun.

Many teachers are probably wondering what kinds of activities they can plan for the children.

This time, we’ve gathered ideas that are perfect for such entertainment and performances.

From activities that children can take the lead in and enjoy themselves to ideas that teachers and parents can perform for the kids, we’re introducing a wide range.

If your ideas have become repetitive and you’re looking for something new…

Please use this as a reference.

[Entertainment/Performances] Ideas for Performances to Use in Kindergartens and Nursery Schools! Activities for Children and Staff (61–70)

Sketchbook Quiz

[Quiz] Sketchbook Quiz ⭐️ How to Make It and How to Play ⭐️

Sketchbook Quiz

Let’s flip through a few pages and take a peek! Here are some sketchbook quiz ideas.

They’re fun prompts that spark kids’ imaginations based on the visible clues.

Use the drawings and colors in the sketchbook as hints and give the quiz a try! Asking “What is it?” or “I wonder what this could be?” will surely deepen communication with friends and classmates.

Quizzes that incorporate visual elements are memorable and exciting.

Give them a try!

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Sketchbook Theater

[Sketchbook Theater] Tanabata: Highly Recommended for Childcare Settings – How to Enjoy and How to Make It! Perfect for Use in the Classroom

Sketchbook Theater

A sketchbook theater is where you use a sketchbook like a picture-story show to tell a story.

You can draw the story’s illustrations directly in the sketchbook, or make characters and other elements out of construction paper and paste them in.

Adding mechanisms—like characters that pop out, move, or images that change instantly like magic—will make it even more enjoyable for children.

If you’re doing it for a Tanabata event, try creating it with the Tanabata story as the motif.

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Magic ‘Unbreakable Bill’

[Magic] Two easy tricks kids can do 🎩🪄✨ [Perfect for birthday parties and other shows!]

Magic 'Unbreakable Bill'

How about livening things up with a magic trick perfect for birthday parties and kids? Prepare a single bill, pass it through an envelope, and then snip away at the top with scissors… the kids will surely be amazed, right? But the bill isn’t cut—it’s still intact, leaving them wondering how! It’s a trick where a simple modification to the envelope makes it so only the envelope gets cut.

Pretend to cut through with the scissors, then have everyone cast a little magic spell together—it really boosts the sense of unity.

You can also do it with a drawing instead of a bill.

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Panel Theater: Curry and Rice

Panel Theater 'Curry Rice' — Childcare Tips Useful for Practicums and Training

Panel Theater: Curry and Rice

This is a panel theater about curry and rice.

As you watch, you can learn about the ingredients and how to make curry, sing a song, and also practice the greetings said before and after a meal.

By presenting it as a panel theater rather than just a song, children can learn visually and have fun.

Some kids might even remember the song when their family is making curry at home.

It helps nurture a positive attitude toward enjoyable eating and serves as food education—another nice benefit.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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In conclusion

We introduced ideas for entertaining performances and activities that will liven up kindergartens and nursery schools.

There are many events at these facilities, so it’s nice to keep incorporating new ideas to avoid the entertainment becoming repetitive.

It’s wonderful when the children join in enthusiastically or enjoy watching.