[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.
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[Entertainment/Performances] Ideas for Activities to Use in Kindergartens and Daycare Centers! Performances for Children and Staff (21–30)
Three Simple Magic Tricks
Magic that can give children the gift of surprise and excitement.
Professional tricks by magicians are impressive, but if you’re enjoying it with kids, easy-to-understand ideas using familiar items are best.
So here are some magic items you can make easily.
You’ll need practice to perform them, but no special techniques are required.
After performing, reveal the secret and let the kids actually try it themselves and have fun.
It’s also recommended to incorporate items perfect for birthdays, like cakes and candles!
Swirly Juice Shop
“The Whirling Juice Shop,” a panel theater show where we make juices kids love.
We add ingredients like strawberries, yogurt, and chocolate to whip up a tasty drink.
It’s fun to watch the colorful, juicer-inspired mechanism spin around, and singing while we wait for it to finish builds excitement—“What kind of juice will it be?” In the end, it turns into a rainbow juice! The kids are sure to be thrilled.
Dance “Sorry for being cute”
“Sorry I’m Cute,” which became popular on TikTok and elsewhere, is a big hit with children and a recommended song for preschool teachers’ performances.
Its catchy, familiar-sounding melody will instantly brighten the atmosphere as soon as it starts.
Try incorporating the cute move at the beginning of the chorus that looks like blowing a kiss.
For the other dance parts, keep it sharp, cheerful, and above all, have fun dancing.
It’s sure to get everyone excited.
What will come out? Paper Cup Theater
A thrilling paper cup theater that celebrates a birthday by featuring three actions—“fly,” “run,” and “inflate”! Each paper cup has its own moving mechanism.
Stack two cups and let go to make them jump like a rocket, release your hand and they start running on their own, or add air and they puff up to make an entrance.
Each one shows off its specialty to delight the birthday child.
Attach any illustrations you like to the cups and perform.
The mechanisms are classic, so they’re easy to make!
A little bit of exercise
As the name suggests, “A Little Bit of Exercise” is a fun routine where you move your body just a little! It’s perfect for events like sports days and recitals, so feel free to use it as a reference.
The charm of this routine is that it incorporates easy, low-impact movements in various patterns—like a little to the right, to the left, and turning around.
As the music progresses, the level of movement gradually increases, so both children and teachers can enjoy it together.
It doesn’t require a large space, making it great for indoor activities, too!
Newspaper Theater: “What is Children’s Day?”
Here’s a perfect idea for answering children when they ask, “What kind of day is Children’s Day?” All you need is a sheet of newspaper cut into a square.
As you explain what Children’s Day is, you can bring the story to life by moving the newspaper in simple, easy-to-understand ways—rock it gently to represent the sea, shape it like a swaddle for a baby, and so on.
At the end of the story, fold the newspaper to make a kabuto (samurai helmet), an essential symbol of Children’s Day! You might want to do just the helmet-folding part slowly together with the children.
jump rope
Many preschools may incorporate jump-rope routines into their sports days.
Because everyone can participate together, they’re also great to showcase as a fun performance or skit.
By not just jumping, but also synchronizing the rope turns and coordinating movements with friends, you can create a routine that really stands out.
It’s also recommended to present it as a culmination of the year at a farewell party or similar event.
The choice of background music is important for the children’s motivation, so it’s best to involve them and enjoy the song selection process together.
