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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 Nurseries and Kindergartens (21–30)

sports day

[Bancho Kindergarten] Children's Day Sports Festival (Unlisted) [Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture – Kindergarten]

sports day

A sports day helps build a sense of unity among children attending kindergartens and nursery schools and gives them opportunities to be active.

To avoid crowding school events into the same period, it is often held in spring.

There are many events children can enjoy, such as ball-toss games, relays, and dances.

It can also be combined with other occasions, like Children’s Day.

By dividing into teams and participating, children can experience the joy of working together and the fun of physical activity.

Why not consider holding a sports day in May, when the weather is pleasant for outdoor activities?

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excursion

Kindergarten, spring field trip

excursion

When it comes to events we recommend for May, when you can feel the warm, pleasant spring weather, field trips top the list.

Leaving the preschool or kindergarten grounds to walk and play together helps broaden children’s interests and curiosities.

It’s also great for trying out playground equipment and enjoying outdoor play with friends.

Plus, sharing packed lunches that everyone brings can be a chance for the children to deepen their friendships.

You could take it easy in rich natural settings, or plan activities that let them interact with plants and animals—both are highly recommended.

Try hosting an event that’s perfect for children who are just getting used to life at the preschool.

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[Childcare] May Events & Activities at Nursery Schools and Kindergartens (31–40)

Bird Week

[Kindergarten/Daycare] May Please Put Your Name Bird Week Painting/Craft

Bird Week

In May, you’ll hear more and more about Bird Week.

Many daycare centers and kindergartens seem to have children drawing birds, too.

Bird Week is held every year from May 10th to 16th, so let’s enjoy May with bird-themed decorations and bird-related activities.

Making wall decorations together with the children is a classic activity.

If you’re making birds out of colored paper, it’s easier to work if you prepare the parts separately, such as the body, head, and wings.

How about arranging them as if they were lined up on a power line? On sunny days, it’s also nice to go out to the playground and look for birds.

You’ll likely find pigeons and starlings right away.

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In conclusion

We introduced events for May.

There were lots of fun activities that made the children excited.

It’s enjoyable to include games and crafts related to the occasions, and it also feels great to go outside to experience nature—like insects and plants—or to play actively.

May is refreshing and comfortable, so be sure to enjoy the season by playing a lot with the children.