[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] Activities you’ll want to include at kindergartens and nursery schools! Performance ideas for children and staff (41–50)
[Sketchbook Theater] Banana Family
![[Sketchbook Theater] Banana Family](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H-grjsEWSX4/sddefault.jpg)
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!
[Entertainment/Performances] Ideas for performances to introduce at kindergartens and nursery schools! Activities for children and staff (51–60)
[Paper Puppet Show] The Flowers Smiled
![[Paper Puppet Show] The Flowers Smiled](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x5edQR95Csw/sddefault.jpg)
A perfect paper puppet show for spring events! Here are some ideas for “Ohana ga Waratta.” It’s a vibrant puppet show featuring spring flowers to the gentle melody and calm rhythm of the children’s song “Ohana ga Waratta.” With piano accompaniment, the time will feel even more special! The smiling flowers are adorable, and they might soothe the nerves of children who are feeling a little anxious.
Be sure to give it a try!
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!
Tulip Sketchbook Theater
Let me introduce a tulip-themed sketchbook theater that’s perfect for a spring entrance ceremony.
Many children may feel nervous or anxious in a new place, especially at an entrance ceremony.
Use a sketchbook theater with illustrations to introduce the kindergarten and convey that it’s a fun place to be.
Once you decide which places and items in the school you want to introduce, create them inside the sketchbook.
It’s recommended to use brightly colored construction paper or origami.
Keep the explanations clear and simple so the children can easily relate and feel at ease.
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.
Magic “Pop-up Card”
One popular choice for party entertainment and performances is magic.
Among these, pop-out card magic like this is especially engaging because it lets the audience participate.
You prepare a sturdy paper bag with a hidden rubber band inside, and when you put the selected card into the bag while hooking only that card onto the rubber band, just that card pops out.
If you laminate the cards, they’ll shoot out with even more force, so give it a try!
[Panel Theater] Egg Quiz
https://www.tiktok.com/@popon_shop/video/7423011226772409608A 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?”