[A story that conveyed the importance of cooperation and the lesson of cause and effect].
The "Monkey and Crab Battle" is an old Japanese folk tale.
An old and familiar story that conveys the importance of cooperation with friends and the lesson of karma and retribution.The company is now in the process of
Its exact origin is unknown, but it became widely known during the Edo period.
Sarukani Gassen" has been published as a number of picture books.
There are many picture books by various authors from the Showa to the 2025 era, so please find the one you like best.
Sarukani Gassen" is also sung, and is popular as an operetta CD and nursery rhyme.
the characters (in a play or novel)
(after a -masu stem, esp. of a suru verb) ... completely red frog crab (Ranina ranina) Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata) bumblebee millstone Cattle manure
The Story and Synopsis of the Monkey and Crab Battle
Sarukani Gassen" is one of the Japanese folktales.
I picked up some persimmon seeds.ninth sign of Chinese zodiac (The Monkey, 5pm-7pm, west, August)The,craband have them exchange onigiri (rice balls).
ninth sign of Chinese zodiac (The Monkey, 5pm-7pm, west, August)ate the onigiri right away, though,crabplanted and grew persimmon seeds, resulting in a large persimmon tree.
When the persimmon fruit ripens,ninth sign of Chinese zodiac (The Monkey, 5pm-7pm, west, August)climbed that tree and kept the persimmon all to himself.crabThe injured person threw a hard, unripe persimmon at the
injuredcrabFor,crabandMates (chestnuts, bees, mortar, cow dung)in cooperation with,ninth sign of Chinese zodiac (The Monkey, 5pm-7pm, west, August)The plan was to punish the
Finally, with the combined wisdom and strength of our friendsninth sign of Chinese zodiac (The Monkey, 5pm-7pm, west, August)Punish thecrabhas successfully taken revenge.
This story conveys the importance of cooperation and the lesson of cause and effect.
Let's play "Sarukani Gassen" (Monkey and Crab Battle)!
Let's play "Monkey and Crab Battle" play with children♪
I will explain in detail the introduction and aims of dramatic play.
Ages for Monkey and Crab Battle Drama Play
A sense of accomplishment that comes from working together with colleagues to accomplish somethingFive- and six-year-oldsis the target age.
It is also possible to understand that "if you do wrong, it will come back to you" such as karma and retribution,5 year olds 6 year oldsThe age of the child will be about the same as the age of the child.
Purpose of the Monkey and Crab Battle Drama
There are two reasons for performing the Monkey and Crab Battle.
dried small sardines, etc. used to make fish stock
When playing a dramatic play, the child will be able to play through the play How do you want them to feel and grow? aimIt is important to think carefully about the
Know that when you do bad things, they come back to you.
In the story.ninth sign of Chinese zodiac (The Monkey, 5pm-7pm, west, August)was unable to have compassion for others, saying, "If it's good enough only for me, that's good enough.
Bad actions taken solely for their own sake came back with bad results.
Through this story, we hope that you will be able to "consider the feelings of others" and "act with compassion".
Try to make it so that children can think about it.
Discover the joy of working with peers
crabis just me,ninth sign of Chinese zodiac (The Monkey, 5pm-7pm, west, August)The first time I saw a new product, I was surprised that I could not return the favor to the company.
By cooperating with friends, you will have the courage and enjoyment of "confronting troubles".
Through this story, let's try to devise a way for them to learn the importance and fun of cooperating with their peers.
Autumn is the best season to play the Monkey and Crab Battle.
The best season for the Monkey and Crab Battle play will be "autumn".
This is because chestnuts appear in the characters and the season of persimmon fruits is autumn.
However, it does not mean that you absolutely have to do a sarukawa kassen play at that time of the year.
As you watch your child's progress, try to work on the Sarukani Gassen theatrical play.
Before we play "Sarukani Gassen" [Introduction].
Before you begin the dramatic play of the Monkey and Crab Battle, introduce the children to the play so that they can become familiar with it.
By "introducing" them to a story they know, they can act out the story and enjoy working on the dramatic play.
Let's get to know the story through picture books and picture-story shows.
It is important to know stories through picture books and picture story shows.
By seeing it in pictures, it is easier to visualize it, and I think, "What kind of role would I like to play?
You can engage in dramatic play with high expectations.
Let's have fun with a "panel theater or a paper theater.
If you get tired of picture books, you can enjoy the story of the Monkey and Crab Battle using a panel theater or a pape-sat.
After the childcare worker performs and the child enjoys watching, the child can take the pape-sert and perform or play with it by himself/herself.
Please try to be creative.
Let's make persimmons" in production play
It is also fun to actually make "persimmons" in production.
To help children become familiar with and "want to perform" by making their own props for dramatic play.
Please try to be creative.
What to prepare
newsprint origami (paper folding)
way of making
(1) Roll up newspaper torn to an appropriate size. (2) Wrap the rolled newspaper with orange folded paper and fasten it with cellophane tape. (3) Cut green origami paper into leaf shapes and paste them with glue to complete the project.
Before the "Sarukani Gassen" play [Preparation].
Let's make masks, props, etc., before we play the Monkey and Crab Battle play♪
The actual tools and costumes make it easier for the children to get into the mood and have fun playing with the play.
Make masks out of drawing paper and have children draw their faces on them. and original masks are a nice touch♪
Persimmon tree Persimmon
Make a persimmon tree with your child by cutting cardboard and other materials! Try making persimmons out of newspaper and origami... ♪
sunken hearth, water trough
Cardboard large enough for a child to hide in during the play Let's make it with such things as
dress
recommendation
Crab Costumes
I recommend sewing it in a vest shape with red non-woven fabric.
ninth sign of Chinese zodiac (The Monkey, 5pm-7pm, west, August)
Brown non-woven cloth, enough to cover the buttocks. Sew it into a one-piece shape and attach the belly and tail. is recommended
Chestnut Cow dung
We recommend sewing in a vest shape with brown non-woven fabric
wasp
Yellow non-woven fabric sewn into pumpkin pants shape Black stripes are recommended.
mortar
We recommend sewing white non-woven fabric into a vest shape.
script
We will give you some pointers on script production.
interpoint (interword separation)Use simple words and phrases Make the lines easy for children to understand and remember.
Make it fun to express and direct. Try to incorporate songs or simple dances into the play to make it fun to work on. If you are aware of the origins and endings of the story, you will definitely get excited towards the conclusion of the story.
interpoint (interword separation)Mainly communicate "the importance of helping each other" (a positive thing). Mainly "the importance of helping each other" (a positive thing) rather than "bad things come back to you." Try to create a conscious effort to communicate your message.
The script below is for reference only.
Let's create a script that fits the children and the atmosphere of the class to make the play fun and playful!
Let's make a panel theater "Monkey and Crab Battle
Let's make a panel theater of the Monkey and Crab Battle♪
Choki Peta Factory is for busy childcare workers,Various materials available for use in childcareis created and distributed!
Just download the materials and you can make it in about 10 minutes.
What to prepare
p-paper Scissors
way of making
(1) Download material data and print on p-paper.
(2) Cut the printed p-paper with scissors and you are done!
Clip art of "Monkey and Crab Battle
The Monkey and Crab Battle" Play Script and Lines
narrator Once upon a time, there was a kind crab and a monkey who were in a bit of trouble.
crab
Ah! There is a big rice ball in such a place! Take it home and share it with the whole family!
narrator Then, Saru-kun arrived.
ninth sign of Chinese zodiac (The Monkey, 5pm-7pm, west, August)
Hey crab, those big onigiri look delicious, I'm getting hungry just looking at them. Can you give it to me?
crab
This is for the whole family. I can't give it away.
ninth sign of Chinese zodiac (The Monkey, 5pm-7pm, west, August)
Then why don't you trade me these persimmon seeds? Onigiri will be gone after you eat it, but you can eat your fill of persimmons if you grow them!
crab
Indeed it is! Then let's trade!
narrator Immediately, Kani carefully planted persimmon seeds given to him by Saru-kun.
crab
Sprout them quickly, persimmon seeds, or I'll chop them off with scissors.
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