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[Childcare] May events and activities at nursery schools and kindergartens

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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.

May is full of events themed around nature and growth!

While enjoying the fresh greenery of the season, here are various ideas for celebrating with children in childcare settings.

May also includes Children’s Day.

It’s a great opportunity to celebrate children’s growth and deepen communication between adults and kids.

Be sure to enjoy the warm days of May together with the children.

Through fun events, may both children and adults spend a spring full of smiles!

[Childcare] May Events & Activities at Daycare Centers and Kindergartens (1–10)

Family Day

Create memories with your family! Here are some ideas for Family Day.

When you hear “Family Day,” you might feel like you have to do something special, but simply doing the activities you usually do at the preschool together with parents can make for a wonderful time—so feel free to give it a try.

Setting up a workshop corner where parents and children can replant flowers in the garden together is also a great idea.

How about planning a Family Day that makes the most of your preschool’s unique strengths?

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Let’s head out with a field guide!

[For 5-year-olds] Let’s take a picture book and go find spring!

Let's head out with a field guide!

Why not head out for a walk with a field guide in hand? In spring, you can spot things like flowers in full bloom and insects becoming more active.

Take your field guide along and look up the flowers and insects you find along the way.

Discover daisies in the flowerbeds and ladybugs on trees for a delightful time.

Children can show each other the bugs they catch, pick flowers, and find natural treasures unique to spring, helping them feel the season.

With so many flowers and insects to discover, the kids are sure to be thrilled.

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Mother’s Day

[Nursery School] Mother’s Day Present — How Will Mom React...?

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a beloved occasion around the world for expressing gratitude to mothers.

In Japan, it’s also known as a time to give red carnations.

When making crafts in nursery schools or kindergartens, drawing a portrait of the mother or giving handmade carnations is recommended.

It’s also nice to include a message with the finished piece to convey everyday appreciation.

It’s an event that lends itself to various creative ideas, such as bouquets and letters.

Try putting this celebration into practice to deepen the bond between parent and child.

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[Childcare] May events and activities (11–20) at nursery schools and kindergartens

A Little Stroll

Let’s enjoy a special little walk! Here are some ideas for short strolls.

Don’t many preschools usually make use of parks, plazas, and their own playgrounds for outdoor activities? This time, let’s try taking a brief walk to nearby preschools or public facilities! Interactions among the children, as well as with the people at these facilities, are valuable opportunities to nurture their social skills.

Even as their hearts race with excitement, seeing them reach out their hands and call out to one another really lets us feel their growth.

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event school lunch

Let’s enjoy meals that are unique to special occasions! Here are some ideas for event-themed school lunches.

For children, lunchtime means more than just getting nutrition.

It’s an important time to have fun with friends and a place to foster social skills.

It also sparks interest in food and helps them learn basic table manners, nurturing a sense of gratitude toward meals.

Event lunches are also appealing because they let children experience the charm of traditional dishes, their origins, and the joy of colorful presentations.

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Sunnyside Camp

An event filled with smiles from guardians and children! Here are ideas for the Sunny Side Camp.

Joining the kids are their guardians—moms and dads, grandpas and grandmas.

Enjoy making original lanterns, crafting handmade calendars, and creating hanging photo displays! When you get hungry, it’s great to sit in a circle and share some curry.

Once you’ve recharged, move your body and make memories through lots of fun activities.

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Parent-child barbecue

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A fun and delicious event to remember! Here are some ideas for a parent-child barbecue.

What comes to mind when you think of events that guardians participate in? I imagine each preschool or kindergarten holds things like parent-child excursions, sports festivals, or summer festivals.

This time, let’s host a parent-child barbecue—an event that guardians, teachers, and children can all enjoy.

If you make and wear original T-shirts for each group or class, it could help deepen your bonds.

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