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

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.

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.

Parent-child barbecue

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.

Popular song medley in May

May Popular Hand-Play & Nursery Songs Medley ♪ 30 Minutes of Continuous Play Kids Will Love!! (Preschool Teachers & Daycare)

Let’s create a Singing Day where everyone gets excited with their favorite songs! Here are some popular May song medleys.

Children are probably getting familiar with various nursery rhymes every day at daycare or kindergarten, right? If you ask each child, “What’s your favorite song?” you’ll likely hear a wide variety of answers.

Plus, let’s enjoy Singing Day by mixing in trending songs from anime and movies! It’s also great to make DIY microphones and costumes.

The appeal is that everyone can have fun in a relaxed and free-spirited atmosphere!

Eurhythmics play

[May Rhythmic Class: Let’s Play with Our Bodies!] For ages 3–5. Get moving with hoop play! Perfect for kids with extra energy ✨ Great for relieving children’s stress ✨ Music play, rhythm play—also usable in childcare settings.

Let’s have fun moving our bodies with hula hoops! Here are some ideas for Eurhythmics (music and movement) activities.

Since children can showcase their daily activities at sports days or performance showcases, both parents and kids will be delighted! How about organizing a Eurhythmics recital using the familiar activities you practice regularly? By moving joyfully with hula hoops, children can not only develop a sense of rhythm but also improve their concentration and stamina.

Learning through play can help nurture a positive attitude toward music and physical activity!

Make a carp streamer with dyed paper

Make Koinobori with Dyed Paper: A May Craft for Use in Preschools (For 5-Year-Olds)

An event recommended for older kindergarteners! Here’s an idea for making carp streamers (koinobori) using dyed paper.

Older kindergarteners are at a stage where they can do things on their own and develop a sense of responsibility.

It’s also their final year spent with teachers and friends at daycare or kindergarten, so let’s hold events on these important days to create memories and feel their growth! You’ll need dyed paper or washi (rice paper), paints, crayons, scissors, glue, and rubber bands.

Both the process of making them and the time spent admiring the finished creations become precious memories.

Sketchbook Theater: Hungry Koinobori

Let me introduce a sketchbook theater perfect for Children’s Day in May: “The Hungry Koinobori.” It’s a story where a carp streamer, hungry for food, changes into different colors after eating.

The moment it transforms from a colorless carp streamer into a colorful one is sure to capture the children’s attention.

You could match the colors to your class hat colors or get creative with the palette so the children feel more connected to the koinobori.

Give this seasonal koinobori theater a try!

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