Perfect for Sports Day! Obstacle Course Ideas Recommended for 2-Year-Olds

Sponge block circuit

[Asunaro Nursery School] Circuit Play (Gather!! Nonoichi Kids)

Let’s build your own course! Here are some ideas for a circuit using sponge blocks.

What you’ll need: sponge blocks, mats, a balance beam, and masking tape if necessary.

Sponge blocks come in a variety of shapes—rectangles, squares, triangles, and cylinders! Use a rich variety of sponge blocks to create your circuit course.

If you combine a balance beam and mats within the course, it’s sure to get kids excited and engaged.

Two-Foot Jump Challenge! Circuit

At Hachiman Nursery School (Fukui City), the Elephant Class (2-year-olds) had a movement activity in the hall! They enjoyed two-footed jumps, the balance beam, and the slide.

Put your feet together and jump with all your might! This is a circuit play activity where you line up sticks with spaces between them and place round mats for landing between the sticks, so kids can progress by jumping over each stick.

Many children may feel that jumping with both feet is a bit scary at first.

It’s a good idea to start by simply stepping over the sticks, and once they get used to it, have them try jumping.

A two-footed jump involves coordinated actions—bending and straightening the knees, lifting the heels, and pushing off the ground with the toes—and is very important in the course of physical development.

It’s great if kids can master it naturally while having fun.

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Gymnastics circuit using equipment

Gymnastics circuit for 2-year-olds

How about incorporating apparatus-based exercises into the circuit? By apparatus, I mean items like mats and blocks.

For mats, you can set them up in a mountain shape so children can enjoy the process of going down.

For blocks, arrange them like stairs so they can have fun climbing over them.

Let’s think of setups that make moving their bodies feel enjoyable.

Also, during the actual event, some children may feel nervous and not move as they did in practice.

I hope it becomes a wonderful sports day where teachers and guardians can watch over the kids warmly.

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Circuit of the large cube

[Childcare Scene] Let’s Play with the Safety Mirror Cubes – Care for 2-Year-Olds at Chidori Nursery School: Chiba City Authorized Nursery #2yearsold #largeblocks #nursery #shorts

Let’s get moving while we play! Here are some circuit ideas using large blocks.

All you need are large blocks.

Many kids love building houses or making tunnels with big blocks, right? Try adapting these ideas into a circuit course.

A tunnel with clear windows is unique and fun, letting kids pass through with excitement.

Both the children going through the tunnel and those watching will feel the thrill.

Since there’s a chance of bumping faces or falling, be sure to take precautions when using large blocks for physical activities.

Handmade ball circuit

[Ages 1–2] Can You Predict the Movement? Handmade Ball Play

Let’s use a variety of balls! Here are some ideas for a handmade ball circuit.

Prepare palm-sized balls, large balls you can hold with both hands, newspaper, cushioning material, tape, and bags or baskets big enough to hold the balls.

Try events like rolling balls along the floor or collecting balls in bags or baskets—use balls of different sizes and materials to build spatial awareness through play! Using balls that differ in weight and texture will also stimulate children’s senses.

Give it a try!