[Childcare] May events and activities at nursery schools and kindergartens
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!
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[Childcare] May Events & Activities at Nursery Schools and Kindergartens (41–50)
Nursery class observation
A nursery observation day where parents can see how their children spend time at the preschool.
It’s nice not only to observe scenes from the children’s day, but also to have parents join activities they can do together with their child.
You’ll be soothed by the children enjoying songs and dances with friends and sharing meals, and you may discover sides of them that differ from their everyday behavior.
It can also be a chance for not only the children but the parents to build closer relationships with one another.
This event not only lets you record their adorable moments on video, but also notice what they’re interested in and curious about.
birthday party
A birthday party to celebrate a special anniversary that comes once a year.
The children whose birthdays are being celebrated are the stars, and the teachers and classmates join in the festivities.
You can incorporate various ideas, such as performing songs and dances or trying a play.
Prepare gifts and performances to celebrate the children born in May.
It’s also nice to interview the birthday child and have them talk about themselves.
This event puts the spotlight on each child, wishing that the coming year will be even better for them.
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?
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.
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.
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.