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[For 0-year-olds] Fun indoor play ideas using raffia tape (suzuran tape)
Suzuran tape—with its crinkly feel and vibrant colors—is easy to handle and offers endless ways to play depending on your ideas.
You probably have many opportunities to incorporate it into early childhood activities.
So this time, we’ve gathered play ideas using Suzuran tape for infants (0-year-olds).
In addition to activities that let them enjoy sounds and textures, we’re sharing plenty of ideas that encourage fine and gross motor movement, as well as creative projects that make the most of Suzuran tape’s unique qualities—all designed to stimulate the five senses and support development in babies.
Use these ideas as a reference and have fun playing together with the children!
[For 0-year-olds] Fun indoor play ideas using raffia (1–10)
Sensory play with zipper bags
Put shredded cellophane ribbon into a zip bag and enjoy a sensory play activity.
Using ribbons in various colors turns it into a toy that also provides visual stimulation.
Cut several strands of cellophane ribbon to a suitable length, then shred them finely with your fingers and place them in the zip bag.
Once you’ve added a good amount, seal the bag.
To prevent accidental ingestion, make sure to close it securely with strong tape or something similarly sturdy.
Your crinkly, tactile toy is ready to play with!
magic wand
As one indoor play idea using raffia tape (suzuran tape), how about making a “magic wand”? By taking advantage of the tape’s vivid colors and the rustling sound it makes when shaken, you can stimulate a baby’s senses and nurture their imagination.
All you need are a disposable chopstick, raffia tape, and vinyl tape.
Cut several strands of raffia tape to a moderate length, attach them to the tip of the chopstick, and decorate the chopstick with vinyl tape.
If an adult holds the chopstick and sways the raffia tape, babies will enjoy it in their own ways—reaching out their hands, staring intently, and more.
Wind Play
Why not make use of the fluttery qualities of plastic raffia tape (suzuran tape) to include play that lets children feel the wind? You can stick several strips of cut tape onto cardboard or hang them at a height the children can reach…
Creating setups that make them wonder, “What’s this?” is ideal.
Watch over them so they can enjoy it in their own ways—pulling it by hand, shaking it, and more.
Using a handheld fan to create a breeze is also recommended.
Please try out different ideas and get creative.
suzuran tape curtain
https://www.instagram.com/p/CelFroWPGxT/Let’s play by crawling through a fluttery curtain made from Suzuran tape! Tie Suzuran tape onto a string and fringe it finely to add volume, and you’ll have a breezy-looking curtain.
Install it at a height where children can crouch or crawl under it so they can pass through and play.
If they’re wearing masks or headpieces, they might get caught at heights they can normally pass, so they’ll also develop a sense of distance by thinking, “How much do I need to crouch to get through smoothly?”
Let’s hang balloons and play
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CP2SgBDpFpk/How about attaching curling ribbon to balloons and hanging them from above to play? Kids get super excited watching the balloons sway and bounce in the air when they touch them! If you’re incorporating this into childcare, it’s a good idea to prepare several so multiple children can play at the same time.
It’s also important to secure a space that’s large enough to prevent children from bumping into each other while playing.
If they show interest in the curling ribbon, it’s perfectly fine to let them tear it and play with it, too.
This activity provides various sensory stimuli, including visual and tactile.
Let’s attach it to a hula hoop and play
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtfpayBJREg/Attach strips of plastic ribbon to a hula hoop, and it transforms into a toy with lots of ways to play! Let the children explore freely.
In preparation, fasten several long-cut strips of plastic ribbon to part of the hula hoop.
Using multiple colors makes it look nice.
Encourage the children to focus on activities like crawling through the hoop and touching the fluttering ribbons.
Having several hula hoops ready prevents squabbles.
It’s a great idea for plenty of indoor play.
Crawling through a tunnel
https://www.instagram.com/p/CnOmZ6wrHGd/Playing tunnel games with Suzuran tape is wonderful! You form an arch with both hands and let the child pass through—simple, yet full of fun.
The colorful Suzuran tape will instantly brighten up the room.
The playful “peek-a-boo!” moment as they pass through is sure to bring out the children’s smiles.
It also helps deepen communication with teachers and friends while they move their bodies.
It’s easy to do at home too, so parents can enjoy it together.
It’s a lovely activity that sparks children’s curiosity and lets them play energetically indoors!