[Childcare] Perfect Indoor Play Ideas for 0-Year-Olds!

Let’s try sprinkling it lightly.

Let’s cut raffia tape into small pieces and sprinkle them from above to play like it’s a colorful rain.

Children will be captivated by the way the tape flutters and by the pieces that fall to the floor! They’ll enjoy reaching out, rolling around, and having fun in their own way.

Seeing them play freely is sure to bring smiles to our faces, too.

Preparation is simple, so this is also recommended for sudden rainy-day indoor care.

Please note that raffia tape can be dangerous if children put it in their mouths, so supervise carefully and make sure to remove all pieces during cleanup.

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Let’s hang balloons and play

Why not try attaching curling ribbon to balloons and hanging them from above for play? Children get super excited watching the balloons sway and bounce in the air when they touch them! If you incorporate this into childcare, prepare several so multiple children can play at the same time.

It’s also important to secure a space large enough to prevent children from bumping into each other while they play.

If they show interest in the curling ribbon, it’s also fun to tear or split it and play with the pieces.

This activity offers a variety of sensory experiences, including visual and tactile stimulation.

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Let’s create a sea by adding fish.

Attach fish to blue and white plastic ribbon (suzuran tape) and transform your space into a vibrant ocean! Decorate your room and enjoy the seaside atmosphere.

First, draw fish on construction paper and cut them out.

Have the children color the fish with crayons or add stickers to make them bright and colorful.

Next, stick some plastic ribbon to a corner of the room and hang strands of blue and white ribbon.

It’s best to set them at a height the children can reach.

Finally, have the kids press the fish onto the ribbons—your splendid ocean is complete!

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[Umi and Daichi] Drawing and playground bar activities #0-year-olds #1-year-olds #scribbling #drawing

Let’s enjoy drawing together with 0-year-olds! Drawing with just paper and crayons is an easy activity to try both at daycare and at home.

Crayons leave clear color even with a light touch and have bright pigmentation, making them perfect for 0-year-olds whose finger strength is still developing.

If you prepare a large sheet of paper, you won’t have to worry about marks going off the table, and children can draw freely and expansively—highly recommended.

Choosing favorite colors, gripping crayons tightly, and making big circular scribbles all help promote the development of hand and finger skills.

Try talking to the children a lot, voicing their feelings for them, and enjoy drawing together.

Crawling race

A baby who evolved during the race

Isn’t it adorable to see a baby trying so hard to crawl? Crawling is said to have wonderful benefits for a child’s physical and mental development—not only strengthening the core, but also building balance and stimulating the brain.

It’s great to incorporate lots of fun opportunities to crawl during play.

One recommendation is a crawling race! Once the babies are lined up at the starting line, teachers or parents should wait at the finish line with the baby’s favorite toy, calling their name.

Whether they head straight for the goal, veer off course, or freeze in place, every reaction is heartwarming, cute, and soothing to watch!

hand play

[Hand Play] Great for Babies Too! 3 Hand Play Activities [Daycare/Kindergarten]

Let’s enjoy hand-play activities with your 0-year-old! One of the great things about hand-play is that you don’t need any preparation and you can start anywhere, anytime.

Moving the fingers and hands to match the lyrics and melody helps develop fine motor skills, and it’s said to support the growth of a sense of rhythm and reflexes.

For 0-year-olds, activities that repeat the same words or melodies, or those with short and simple movements, are recommended.

Make eye contact with your baby and sing expressively in line with the lyrics.

Try arranging the song to include the children’s names and add gentle touch.

Through hand-play, enjoy communicating with your baby.