[Entertainment/Performances] Ideas for Performances to Introduce at Kindergartens and Nursery Schools—Great for Children and Staff
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.
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[Entertainment/Performances] Ideas for Activities to Use in Kindergartens and Daycare Centers! Performances for Children and Staff (21–30)
Dance ‘Mickey’
If the teachers perform the popular dance “Mickey,” the children will be thrilled.
Seeing a different side of their teachers is an exciting experience for them.
Please give it a try.
It will be even more exciting if you go all out with makeup and costumes for a full-fledged performance.
Male teachers should join in, too.
Teachers seated with the children in the audience should cheer on the teachers who are dancing with them.
This is an act that lets everyone feel a sense of unity in the venue.
Flash mob from the song ‘Aladdin’
A flash mob where people around you—who seemed completely unrelated—suddenly start dancing.
In this idea, a man and woman sing a song from Aladdin, and just when you think it’s over, the flash mob begins.
After the staff perform an acrobatic dance, parents jump in—only it turns out to be a perfectly synchronized routine.
The kids wouldn’t expect their parents to dance, so they’ll be amazed.
And how about ending with everyone, including the graduates, joining in and having fun together?
Ensemble “100% Courage”
The thank-you party is the last time everyone will spend together.
Many of you may be thinking about doing something memorable as a group.
How about a group ensemble? “Yuuki 100%” is the theme song of the long-running anime Nintama Rantarō and is often used as a dance song at sports days.
Since it’s a familiar tune for the children, it should be easy for them to start practicing.
Try performing with a variety of instruments like melodicas, handbells, and drums.
Shadow puppets are fun! Silhouette Quiz
How about playing a silhouette quiz—always a big hit with kids—during game time at the thank-you party? You could make silhouettes using familiar items the children used at the preschool, or have them guess the silhouettes of the teachers who’ve taken care of them.
Kids love quizzes, so it’s sure to be a fun time.
You can easily create silhouette shadows by adjusting how you shine light with a smartphone, so feel free to use this as a reference and give it a try.
Match your feelings! 3-letter quiz
@omiyamichinoko Three-letter quiz! Will the teachers be able to get in sync and match their answers?!#Omiya Michinoko Nursery School#Nursery schoolNursery teacher / Childcare workerChildcare teacher3-letter quizAlign our feelingsLet's get excited! #WakuWakuKousaikai
♬ Disney-style fanfare-style BGM – harryfaoki
In this game, each person writes one character at a time on a whiteboard to match a given prompt.
If the characters connect to form a meaningful word or phrase that fits the prompt, you succeed.
例えば、「色と聞いて思い浮かぶものは？」というプロンプトの場合、多くの色名が3文字であるため、「きいろ」（yellow）、「ピンク」（pink）、「みどり」（green）といった選択肢がすぐに思い浮かぶかもしれません。
The tricky part is answering while imagining what the other members will write, but that’s exactly why it’s so satisfying when everything connects.
Come up with prompts that bring back memories of the time you’ve spent together, and enjoy!
The musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Children’s literature classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is surely a book many people have read at least once.
It’s a popular work that’s been adapted for the stage many times and has long been loved in Japan as well.
So how about trying a musical version of The Wizard of Oz as a performance for your thank-you party? To make it work as a production, everyone will need to combine their strengths, and I’m sure it will become an unforgettable memory.
If it’s a success, it can also boost your confidence for the next step—elementary school—so please consider giving it a try.
Finger action
Finger action is a performance that captivates with fantastical, beautiful hand movements.
Teachers dressed in black wear glowing gloves and move their hands to the music.
Children will be glued to the mysterious stories traced by the teachers’ hands.
The colorful glow of the gloves weaving through the darkness will strongly spark their imagination.
It’s perfect as a special presentation for farewell parties or seasonal events.
It’s sure to be a wonderful experience everyone can enjoy together.