[Childcare] Let's Become Ninjas! Fun Ninja Activities: Exercise, Games, and Crafts

Transformation Theater “Henshin Ninja”

Transforming Ninja [Transformation Theater]: A Big Makeover with a Simple Trick!

Let’s play with Transforming Ninja, a panel theater where you can enjoy classic ninja tricks like the Art of Concealment and the Substitution Technique! A ninja in blue uses concealment to hide, and when he reappears, he’s changed into a red outfit in an instant—thus the transformation theater.

Curious kids may suspect the blue ninja is hidden inside the concealed envelope, but even if you show them the inside, there’s nothing there.

The secret is that the ninja’s face area is cut out, so depending on whether you pull out two sheets or one, the color of the costume changes.

It’s a simple mechanism, but children will be absolutely fascinated.

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Play Song: “Ninja Alphabet”

Ninja Alphabet (A-I-U-E-O) / Keropons

Keropons’ “Ninja Syllabary” is a hugely popular action song for kids.

While getting familiar with the 50 Japanese sounds, children can throw “shuriken,” move their bodies, sing, and play.

By enjoying the activity, they naturally develop a feel for words.

Look for words that start with the sound “a”; if it’s correct, strike a shuriken-throwing pose; if it’s wrong, bounce it back with a ‘Kiin!’ Besides what’s shown in the video, you can also make up your own lyrics and play using words that start with sounds like “ta” or “na.”

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[Craft] Ninja Scroll

Easy Ninja Scroll with a Candy Container

Let’s get creative with things you have at home and make a simple, fun craft.

This time, we’re making a “ninja scroll.” You’ll need materials like a snack container, straws or string, and if you have it, Japanese-patterned origami paper to set the mood.

First, cut a sheet of copy paper in half and glue the halves together to make a long sheet.

Attach the patterned origami paper to one end, and on the opposite end, roll and attach a cylindrical box like a snack container.

On the side with the origami paper, attach a straw and some string.

Roll it up, tie it with the string, and your impressive ninja scroll is complete.

You can make an authentic-looking scroll using household items.

Write a secret map or message inside and have fun playing with it.

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Expressive Play: “We Are Ninja, De Gozaru”

[Expression Play] We Are Ninjas, You Know / Sho Fukuda [Childcare/Kindergarten/Parenting/Ninja/Play Song/Children’s Song]

This is a game where you perform ninja arts like the “Cloak of Invisibility” and “Clone Technique” to gentle background music.

It’s perfect for activities that involve imitating movements and expressing yourself with your body in a fun way.

Since the BGM has a soft, friendly feel, even children under three can enjoy copying along.

Once they get used to the motions, they can try doing them faster, or have fun observing how their friends do them.

The song is short, so it’s easy to add when you want a bit of movement in the morning or late afternoon.

Let’s get lively with expressive play together with lots of adorable little ninjas!

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[Craft] Ninja Sword

Boys will love it! Easy ninja sword made from newspaper

You can make a ninja sword with everyday items.

Let’s try making a simple ninja sword using newspaper you have at home.

The best materials for a play sword are cardboard and newspaper.

With just scissors and tape, you can easily make one and play at home.

Cut a circle out of cardboard and remove the center to make a ring.

Next, bundle some newspapers, roll them up tightly into a long stick, and tape it so it doesn’t come apart.

Slide the cardboard ring you cut out onto the newspaper stick.

Tape the ring in place, and your ninja sword is complete.

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