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[Childcare] Enjoy March! A collection of ideas for event-related activities and nature play

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.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

In March, the number of pleasantly warm, comfortable days increases, and both children and adults feel more cheerful, don’t they?

This time, we’re introducing play ideas perfect for March that let you sense the arrival of spring!

Focusing on activities related to events held in March—such as Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) and kindergarten graduation ceremonies—we’ve assembled a wide range of games you can enjoy both indoors and outdoors.

We’re also sharing plenty of activities that deepen interest in creatures and plants unique to March.

Spend a fun time with the children while feeling the arrival of spring together.

[Childcare] Enjoy March! A collection of ideas (21–30) for event-themed activities and nature play

Let’s try growing vegetables

[Age 4] Start here! Let’s try growing vegetables! | Certified Kodomoen Sendan Kindergarten

Let's try growing vegetables

Nurture life and learn the importance of food! Here are some ideas for trying your hand at growing vegetables.

It’s a wonderful way to show children how fascinating nature is and why food matters.

By growing vegetables like eggplant, cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers, they can watch the thrilling process as seeds sprout and leaves grow larger.

Harvesting and eating the vegetables they raised themselves brings joy and fosters gratitude for food.

With their hands in the soil, it becomes a lovely learning time that helps them feel connected to nature.

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Hinamatsuri Play

Perfect for Hinamatsuri! Play: “The Disappeared Hina Doll”

Hinamatsuri Play

How about trying a Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) play—an idea all the kids can enjoy together! Plays are a classic for recreation in daycare and kindergarten, right? If you include what Hinamatsuri is about and the meanings behind the doll displays, it can also be a great learning experience for the children.

If you’re short on participants or it’s hard to prepare costumes, a panel theater is also recommended! If you search online, you’ll find stories made for that format—use them as a reference.

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The Origin of the Doll Festival Picture-Story Show

The Origin of Hinamatsuri to Share at Preschool: A Kamishibai Story That's Easy for Children to Understand♪

The Origin of the Doll Festival Picture-Story Show

March 3 is the Peach Festival, Hinamatsuri.

It’s a traditional event that has been passed down in Japan since long ago, but do you know why we celebrate it? You might know it as “a day to celebrate girls,” yet find it hard to explain when asked.

In that case, how about performing a kamishibai (paper theater) about the origins of Hinamatsuri? It will be educational for the children, and you may learn something yourself while researching.

Above all, kids love kamishibai! Be sure to spend a fun time together with everyone.

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Hinamatsuri Quiz

[Anime] Hinamatsuri Quiz! Can you get all the questions right? [Quiz]

Hinamatsuri Quiz

How about hosting a quiz event where everyone can learn what Hinamatsuri is all about? It’s simple, classic, and sure to be lively! Just calling it a “quiz” will grab the kids’ attention! You can use sites with ready-made questions found via videos or web searches, or create your own original quiz using information from sources like Wikipedia—there are lots of fun possibilities depending on your ideas! If you want to keep the difficulty low, a true/false format might be a good choice.

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Hinamatsuri Panel Theater

[How to Perform Video] Hinamatsuri All-Stars / Kanako Momono

Hinamatsuri Panel Theater

How about enjoying a panel theater themed around Hinamatsuri on March 3? When we think of Hinamatsuri, the image of displaying Hina dolls is very strong, but do you know the roles of the figures who surround the Emperor and Empress dolls? Through the panel theater, let’s learn why the Three Court Ladies and the Five Musicians are there and what roles they play.

Try incorporating not only the dolls but also traditional items associated with Hinamatsuri—like hishi-mochi—into the story.

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