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Useful for childcare! Birthday party performances and popular entertainment ideas

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

Nursery schools and kindergartens have lots of events throughout the year, like birthday parties and fun gatherings.

It can be quite a challenge to come up with performances and content every time! Many teachers may be struggling with a lack of ideas.

In this article, we introduce recommended skits and entertainment for nursery schools that will liven up events for both teachers and children.

We’ve gathered ideas that are sure to make participating kids smile, including solo performances as well as plays and dances put on by all the teachers together.

Event performances are a great chance for teachers to shine! Make full use of your creativity and put on a wonderfully fun event for the adorable children who are looking forward to it.

Helpful for childcare! Birthday party performances and popular entertainment ideas (51–60)

Apron Theater: Curry and Rice

Apron Theater: “Curry and Rice” — Childcare Tips Useful for Practicums and Training

Apron Theater: Curry and Rice

How about trying an “apron theater,” which mixes elements of picture-story shows, puppet plays, and singing games? Just like doing hand motions while singing, you build a story using felt puppets attached to an apron.

Make stuffed felt figures and fasten them to the apron with hook-and-loop tape.

You can also use the pockets to stash pre-made pieces in advance.

It seems like there are lots of ways to play.

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[Magnet Theater] Five Melon Buns at the Bakery

One more time! Can't stop! Easy! You can do it right away! Magnet Theater: “Five Melon Breads at the Bakery”

[Magnet Theater] Five Melon Buns at the Bakery

Watch “[Magnet Theater] Five Melon Buns at the Bakery” on YouTube

Magnet theaters are a huge hit with kids! Here are five ideas for “Five Melon Breads at the Bakery.” A magnet theater is a dramatic play activity where you use a whiteboard and move characters attached to magnets as you perform.

“Five Melon Breads at the Bakery” is also well-loved as a fingerplay and with finger puppets, so many teachers and parents may already be familiar with it.

The interactions between the customers and the bakery staff are so adorable, aren’t they?

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Gesture Game

Age 5 Gesture Game

Gesture Game

It’s that ‘gesture game’ you often see on TV quiz shows.

It’s a game where you don’t say a single word and have others guess what you’re doing using only gestures.

For small children, simple actions like imitating animals are easy to try.

An adult can give the prompt so others can’t see it, and if the child struggles with the movements, offer some hints.

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[Sketchbook Theater] Banana Family

[Banana Parent and Child] Various Fruits Appear! Sketchbook Theater [Introduction • How to Perform • How to Make] Nursery Rhyme

[Sketchbook Theater] Banana Family

Let’s get excited with a highly flexible sketchbook theater! Here’s an idea featuring Banana Parent and Child.

The video shows everything from an introduction using a handkerchief to how to perform the hand game and the sketchbook theater.

In the main sketchbook theater, colorful and adorable illustrations and interactive elements are sure to capture children’s attention! Once the kids get used to the song, try arranging it by gradually increasing the speed.

Have fun experimenting as you perform!

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Animal Sounds Quiz

Animal Sounds Quiz for Kids: Can you tell which animal makes this sound?

Animal Sounds Quiz

Kids love animals, don’t they? Many preschools probably go to the zoo on field trips.

Animals are mysterious beings to young children—they don’t speak the same language or make the same sounds we do.

A “animal sounds quiz” featuring creatures different from us humans is sure to be not only a fun quiz, but also an engaging game that captures children’s interest! On video sites like YouTube, you can find all kinds of animal sounds.

Try using them to make a quiz! Of course, it’s also exciting if the teacher imitates the sounds and turns it into a quiz.

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