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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] Activities you’ll want to include at kindergartens and nursery schools! Performance ideas for children and staff (41–50)

marching band

Marching Band Tado Nursery School — Arashi Medley

marching band

Marching bands sound like so much fun, don’t they? It seems like an event both the children and the teachers could enjoy.

If they perform using handmade instruments, it will nurture the children’s creativity, and if the children parade along with the teachers’ performance, it will also strengthen the sense of unity within the school.

It would be wonderful to aim for a full-fledged performance by “creating” costumes as well.

As a cultural activity, it seems likely to have a positive impact on the children’s growth.

It would also be a moving experience for the parents.

From an educational standpoint, there is a lot to learn through a marching band.

It looks like it would be a rich and rewarding experience for the children.

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4 Balloon Art Ideas

Attractions: 4 Balloon Art Ideas Kids Will Love [Daycare/Kindergarten]

4 Balloon Art Ideas

Celebrate the kids with an impactful performance! Here are four balloon art ideas.

Balloon art is the craft of creating various shapes and designs using balloons.

After inflating the balloons, twist and tie them to make animals or flowers.

It’s great to interact and communicate with the children during the making process so everyone has fun together.

From simple to complex pieces, it can be enjoyed at various levels, making it a highly recommended idea.

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flash mob

Dandelion Nursery School Thank-You Party Flash Mob mp4

flash mob

Flash mobs are a great activity that children can enjoy together at nursery school and kindergarten events.

The process of teachers and children practicing the dance together will likely become a wonderful memory as well.

Make sure to plan and rehearse thoroughly in advance, and on the day, get the whole venue excited.

Through the dance practice, teamwork will also be nurtured.

Because it’s a surprise performance, both the children and their parents are sure to be delighted.

May it become a lovely initiative that brings smiles to everyone.

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A mela dance performed by a kindergarten teacher

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This is a Mera dance performed by kindergarten teachers, and it was created as the theme dance for an overnight childcare event.

The pattern repeats: a lively jump, clapping overhead, and then spinning the hands, so it’s easy for anyone to learn and dance.

The lively jump part is especially fun to do and is sure to get everyone excited.

Overnight childcare can sometimes make kids feel a bit anxious, but with a theme dance like this, everyone can enjoy it together and get through it happily.

Feel free to use it as a reference for exercise dances as well.

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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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[Dance] Idol

[Idol] YOASOBI 'Easy Dance' ~Theme song of Oshi no Ko~ A simple arranged dance you can perform at recitals and events!

[Dance] Idol

In the first half of 2023, it felt like there wasn’t a single day we didn’t hear YOASOBI’s “Idol.” Along with the song, the dance went mega-viral too, getting heavy rotation on YouTube’s dance covers and on TikTok.

I think plenty of people can do it even without formal dance training.

So how about we all dance to “Idol” together? Spend the first 10 minutes teaching anyone who doesn’t know it at all, and then it’s free dance time.

Try moving your body with whatever version you like—kid-friendly choreography, the original routine, anything goes.

It’s a sure-fire crowd-pleaser and a highly recommended party activity!

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