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

Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

Ninjas are mysterious figures that somehow captivate children’s hearts.

At preschools and kindergartens, ninja pretend play is a classic activity that kids can enjoy and engage in.

By imitating various movements, it becomes full-body exercise, and it also helps children develop the ability to listen carefully to the teacher.

Use the ideas introduced here as a base, and feel free to add your own twists and have fun!

There are plenty of ideas that will make you excited to plan what kind of ninja training to do with the children.

Since it can be played indoors, it’s perfect for days when outdoor play isn’t possible, such as rainy days or extremely hot days.

[Childcare] Become a Ninja! Fun Ninja Activities: Exercise, Games, and Crafts (11–20)

[Age 3] Ninja circuit play

[3-year-olds] Ninja Training! ~Circuit Play~

[Age 3] Ninja circuit play

We’ll train like ninjas using a handmade circuit we created together with kids who love ninja play.

By using fun tools and circuits they made themselves and adding the playful element of “ninja training,” children can move their bodies naturally and enjoyably without pushing too hard.

Through exercise, they not only develop jumping power and balance, but also learn to follow rules and take turns, as well as cooperate with friends.

The sense of achievement at the finish feels great! After completing the circuit, prepare fun games like shuriken play and target throwing, and they’ll definitely be excited, saying, “Let’s do it again!”

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[Origami] Shuriken

The easiest-to-understand guide anywhere on how to fold an origami ‘shuriken’

[Origami] Shuriken

Let’s fold a shuriken out of origami—hugely popular at preschools, kindergartens, and for making at home.

If it’s your first time, practice while watching the video.

The video shows close-ups of the hands and explains slowly and clearly.

Once you master the folding method, you can make shuriken in all sizes, from large to small.

It’s also fun to use different patterns and your favorite colors to create colorful shuriken.

Fold lots of shuriken with your child and play ninja together.

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Dance “Serious Ninja”

<Kindergarten Dance/Nursery Dance> [Dances you can use in childcare] Serious Ninja — let’s dance with the children and experience a variety of movements! From Hiromichi Tanizou’s legendary sports day (kindergarten, nursery dance)

Dance “Serious Ninja”

To an upbeat and cheerful tune, Kengo-sensei, the exercise big brother, sings and dances.

The ninja dance includes a variety of movements, so kids can get exercise while playing.

Jump, lie down, run—learn ninja moves while having fun with the teacher, your family, and friends.

Master them and become a fine ninja! Perfect for nursery and kindergarten recitals, performances, and sports days—or dance at home, move your body a lot, and play with big smiles.

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Children’s song “Shuriken Ninja”

[Become Ninjas with Big Brother Yoshi and Whoosh Whoosh!] Shuriken Ninja

Children’s song “Shuriken Ninja”

The song Shuriken Ninja, sung by Yoshihisa Kobayashi—affectionately known as Yoshi Oniisan and the 11th Exercise Brother on NHK’s program Okaasan to Issho—is bursting with energy and fun.

Yoshi Oniisan throws shuriken and uses ninja arts while dancing joyfully with everyone.

Sing out loud and jump with lots of energy together with your preschool or kindergarten, teachers, family, and friends, and become a splendid ninja.

Can you throw a shuriken well? Come on—sing, dance, move your body, and train like a ninja!

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Physical play through ninja training

Rabbit Class: The Ninja Training Chapter. Everyday life at Hachiman Kodomoen (Tsukimi, Fukui City). Dressed as ninjas, they take on various physical play challenges!

Physical play through ninja training

Train like ninjas through active play.

In the video, children dress up as ninjas and take on movement-based challenges.

They sing along to the music, learn choreography, and dance.

While training as ninjas, they can learn lots of ninja skills.

The video is full of clever tools and ideas for ninja training created by preschool teachers.

There are many ways to make active play enjoyable and manageable at each child’s pace.

Let’s become cool ninjas through ninja movement play that’s packed with the excitement and sense of achievement from clearing different activities, and the fun of playing with friends and teachers!

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