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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 introduce at kindergartens and nursery schools! Activities for children and staff (51–60)

[Sketchbook Theater] Banana Family

[Banana Parent and Child] Various Fruits Appear! Sketchbook Theater [Introduction • How to Perform • How to Make] Nursery Rhyme

[Sketchbook Theater] Banana Family

Let’s get excited with a highly flexible sketchbook theater! Here’s an idea featuring Banana Parent and Child.

The video shows everything from an introduction using a handkerchief to how to perform the hand game and the sketchbook theater.

In the main sketchbook theater, colorful and adorable illustrations and interactive elements are sure to capture children’s attention! Once the kids get used to the song, try arranging it by gradually increasing the speed.

Have fun experimenting as you perform!

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Kitchen Orchestra

[Ensemble with Kitchen Utensils!!] “The Parade of the Tin Soldiers” [Flower Beat]

Kitchen Orchestra

Teachers join forces to perform! Here’s an idea for a Kitchen Orchestra.

Let’s create dynamic sounds using familiar kitchen utensils and tableware that children know well.

The items include things like rice paddles, pots, bowls, and frying pans.

Watching everyone play in sync will surely make the children’s hearts dance.

Many children may have heard “March of the Toy Soldiers” on TV, right? Be sure to give it a try!

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Play: The Big Turnip

[Funny Staff Play | Kindergarten] The Giant Turnip (LOL)

Play: The Big Turnip

A play based on a simple, easy-to-understand story is always a popular attraction, even for little children.

How about having parents and staff perform the well-known tale “The Giant Turnip” for the kids to watch? In “The Giant Turnip,” a turnip grows so big that it can’t be pulled out, so the grandpa, grandma, grandchild, and even animals like a dog and a cat all work together to yank it out.

The story is easy to adapt, so it could be fun to add original characters that kids would enjoy.

Try featuring characters they love or familiar people from their everyday lives!

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Who is this teacher?

Perfect for a birthday party act! In this silhouette quiz, who is this teacher?

Who is this teacher?

Perfect for birthday parties and other events! Here’s a fun “Which teacher is this?” idea.

You’ll need thick paper, black construction paper, laminating sheets or clear tape, scissors, glue, a chopstick, tape, and a pencil.

Print large photos of the teachers at your school and make a quiz! You might think the kids, who always pay close attention to their teachers, will find it easy—but surprisingly, they’ll often get it wrong, and the room will be filled with laughter.

Give it a try!

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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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