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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)

[Panel Theater] Egg Quiz

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A fun panel theater featuring a parade of animals and creatures! Here are some ideas for an egg-themed quiz.

The eggs, with their various designs and colorful patterns, are so cute and eye-catching.

Try asking the kids, “Who’s hiding inside the egg?” Through the quiz, they might naturally feel closer to their teacher and friends.

There are ten different quizzes in total, so the children will join in with excitement, thinking, “What’s next?”

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[Magnet Theater] Five Melon Buns at the Bakery

One more time! Can't stop! Easy! You can do it right away! Magnet Theater: “Five Melon Breads at the Bakery”

[Magnet Theater] Five Melon Buns at the Bakery

Watch “[Magnet Theater] Five Melon Buns at the Bakery” on YouTube

Magnet theaters are a huge hit with kids! Here are five ideas for “Five Melon Breads at the Bakery.” A magnet theater is a dramatic play activity where you use a whiteboard and move characters attached to magnets as you perform.

“Five Melon Breads at the Bakery” is also well-loved as a fingerplay and with finger puppets, so many teachers and parents may already be familiar with it.

The interactions between the customers and the bakery staff are so adorable, aren’t they?

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Anpanman Puppet Show

Anpanman Puppet Show for the Entrance and Advancement Ceremony

Anpanman Puppet Show

The puppet show featuring Anpanman, everyone’s favorite, is perfect as a performance for the entrance ceremony! Entrance ceremonies can be nerve-wracking events for children, right? They may also feel anxious about the new environment.

So let’s bring out their beloved Anpanman! They’ll surely be captivated, and their nervousness will ease.

If you make the play’s story a fun tale set in a kindergarten or daycare, it might feel much more relatable.

Since there will likely be infants as young as 0 years old, it’s better to keep the story short.

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Panel Theater ‘The Gluttonous Ghost’

[Performed by a Preschool Teacher!] A Heart-Pounding Birthday Panel Theater!! “The Gluttonous Ghost” 🎂🎉👻

Panel Theater 'The Gluttonous Ghost'

“The Gluttonous Ghost” is quite an eye-catching title, isn’t it? This panel theater features a ghost that appears at night, opens the refrigerator door, and eats its favorite foods.

It’s a good idea to ask the birthday child—the star of the show—what foods to include and prepare accordingly.

You can also reflect details you’ve learned from everyday interactions.

During the performance, get the kids watching to participate and turn it into a quiz where they guess the foods—this really livens things up! The mysterious ghost happily filling its belly is sure to capture their curiosity.

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Penlight Dance “Gurenge”

[Demon Slayer] Gurenge / LiSA – Tried expressing it with wotagei. Demon Slayer Opening Full 'Gurenge' Light Dance [Kita no Uchiawase-tachi]

Penlight Dance “Gurenge”

Penlight dancing, with its beautiful visuals that captivate viewers, is also highly recommended.

Penlight dance is a performance using glowing sticks to support artists at live events.

It’s also known as “cyalume dance,” and has gained major attention, with world championships being held.

There are a few basic moves, so start by practicing those first.

Using songs familiar to children—like “Gurenge” by LiSA, the opening theme of Demon Slayer—will make it even more exciting.

Incorporating choreography inspired by anime is a great idea too.

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