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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)

Walk Card

[2-year-olds] Let's take our walk cards and head out!

Walk Card

Spring brings lovely weather and is perfect for going on walks, isn’t it? Try taking a fun stroll around the preschool with a “walk card.” It’s a great idea to draw pictures of spring flowers and insects that bloom or appear around the school on the card.

Before setting out, hand out the cards and check what kinds of plants and insects are drawn—this will make the walk even more enjoyable.

When children find a flower or insect, they can put a sticker on it and talk about what they discovered.

When walking with the card, it’s easy for their gaze to tilt downward, so please be extra careful about cars and other hazards as you enjoy your walk.

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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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Popular song medley in May

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

Popular song medley in May

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!

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