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[Childcare] Recommended circuit competition ideas for a sports day for 2-year-olds

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At nursery and kindergarten sports days, there are lots of fun circuit activities designed for two-year-olds! Here, we’ll introduce circuits that two-year-olds can enjoy.

By racing together with a parent or aiming for the goal while cooperating with friends, everyone’s bonds will grow stronger.

Circuits also let children enjoy moving their bodies by running and jumping.

Put on some cheerful music and make it a memorable sports day together with the kids! We hope everyone has a great time.

[Childcare] Recommended circuit activity ideas for a sports day for 2-year-olds (21–30)

[High Difficulty] Challenge Circuit

[Asobo Sports Class] 2-Year-Olds' Circuit Challenge! #Sports #Circuit

[High Difficulty] Challenge Circuit

If the usual circuit isn’t quite enough and you want to show parents your child tackling more complex movements, try adding variations to each activity.

For example, on the horizontal bar, have them try a forward roll; for balance stones, set them up with varying heights; and on the soft balance beam, encourage them to walk as quickly as possible.

Even small changes can significantly raise the overall difficulty.

It’s best if the children can enjoy taking on the challenge within a safe, manageable range!

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My First Errand

Experience thrills and excitement! Here are some ideas for a child’s first errand.

How about trying a parent-child activity where guardians also take part, and the child tackles their first errand? Many children may feel nervous in a setting different from their usual daycare or kindergarten, but having their guardian with them might give them courage.

Watching them head out to pick up the ingredients requested by their guardian will likely bring both laughter and tears.

It’s sure to be an event where you can feel the child’s growth and the bond between child and guardian.

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Challenge a big puzzle!

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Discover the fun of working together! Introducing ideas for a big puzzle challenge.

Many teachers may be unsure about parent–child events where guardians participate together.

This time, let’s try a puzzle that 2-year-old children and their guardians work on collaboratively.

What you’ll need are cards with random animals drawn on them, animal headpieces, and a puzzle made from cardboard.

Starting this for the first time on the day of the sports festival might make the children anxious, so it’s best to incorporate it into everyday activities for practice.

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Fun Parent-Child Circuit

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Like a little adventure! Here are some fun parent–child circuit ideas.

It’s great when the events let guardians see moments of their children’s growth.

This time, let’s try a jam-packed circuit that blends elements of exercise and recreation.

With activities like piggyback rides, balance beams, and “Acchi Muite Hoi,” it’s sure to be full of smiles from both guardians and kids! If teachers join in too, it could help deepen trust even further.

Definitely give it a try.

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Go! Go! Go! by Shinkansen!

FY2024 Kirara-en Sports Day Parent–Child Event for 0-, 1-, and 2-Year-Olds

Go! Go! Go! by Shinkansen!

Recommended for classes that love vehicles! Here are ideas for Shinkansen GO! GO! GO! Many children are likely interested in bullet trains and working vehicles.

How about planning events centered on the Shinkansen this time? Start at a gate where you tap a card.

Seat the child in a cardboard Shinkansen and have their guardian run while pulling or pushing it.

After passing through a “waterfall” made of plastic tape streamers, they receive a souvenir and head to the goal.

If you package the souvenir like a station bento (ekiben), it will add to the excitement.

Give it a try!

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A circuit using the balance beam

Hachiman Nursery School (Fukui City) – Elephant Class (2-year-olds) circuit play! Balance beam, tunnel, and more, held in February 2016.

A circuit using the balance beam

Circuit activities using balance beams can be a lot of fun.

In fact, there are several types of balance beams.

The first is the standard type most people think of.

There are also soft balance beams made from cushioning materials that eliminate height, as well as athletic-style beams that can be set up in zigzags with varying heights.

In any case, we want children to enjoy the thrill of “I might fall!” and the excitement of “Can I make it across?” When they finish crossing, give them a round of applause and praise their courage!

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Walking circuit

A walking circuit, where walking motions are the main focus, is also recommended.

Try installing equipment that makes the act of walking enjoyable.

For example, you could add mats or cushiony materials to make stepping feel pleasant, or set up stair-like blocks so people can enjoy going up and down.

Placing low blocks on flat ground for participants to step over is also a good idea.

These pieces of equipment are perfect for helping people enjoy moving on to the next activity as well.

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