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

Sushi Picnic

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I don’t dislike that quality.　Mom loves youThey say it doesn't look like sushi once you sit down.Sports DayWe couldn’t do it this year.#Nursery school

Original song – Susu – Susu

It looks adorably cute! Here’s an idea for a sushi-themed picnic.

Many children probably love sushi, right? This time, instead of eating it, let’s join the activities by pretending to be sushi.

What you’ll need: cards with sushi toppings drawn on them, costume items, and things like tires.

When the game starts, first draw a card and check the instruction for the sushi topping.

Put on the specified costume items and head for the goal together with a parent or guardian.

All eyes are sure to be on the children’s adorable appearances.

Help! Toothbrushing Man

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Event Description No. 6: “Help! Mr. Toothbrusher”

We’d like to introduce a game that uses a familiar item for children—the toothbrush—called “Help! Mr.

Toothbrusher.” At the starting signal, the children grab oversized toothbrushes and start running.

The rule is simple: once they defeat the “germ bugs” waiting ahead with their toothbrushes, they reach the goal.

Since some preschools and kindergartens now hold sports days in May or June, we recommend incorporating this event in connection with Cavity Prevention Day on June 4.

It’s a great way to have fun while teaching children the importance of brushing their teeth.

Found you, Mom!

Sports Day Explanation Video No. 7: Younger Class Individual & Tsubomi Parent-Child Event “Found You, Mom” – Event Explanation

Around age two, children start to learn color names and choose their favorite colors.

Here’s a fun activity that can deepen their interest in colors.

First, line up three dinosaur eggs in different colors.

From the starting line, the children run toward the eggs.

After choosing one egg in their favorite color, they head to the mother dinosaur of the same color, place the egg there, and then finish.

During practice, you’ll likely see a variety of behaviors—some children will choose the same color every time, while others will pick different colors.

You can also adapt the theme to animals or popular characters instead of dinosaurs.

Traveling by train

Chihiro, age 2 — nursery school sports day — traveling by train

You’re probably curious about what kind of event “traveling by train” is at a sports day! The rules are very simple: children get inside a cardboard train and run as if they’re traveling along the course.

On the course, they climb over low platforms shaped like hills, weave around cones, and jump over hula hoops—enjoying their trip as they go.

You can also include a game where you prepare puzzles with animal faces and bodies separated; along the way, they pick pieces so the top and bottom match, then assemble and stick them together at the end! It’s sure to be a fun journey for the kids! It’s also adorable if they enter and exit carrying handmade carry-on bags!

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Riding a Molcar

The guinea pig–shaped cars, Molcars, are a stop-motion animation made with needle-felted wool.

Some children might be big fans of Molcars.

Here, we put your child on a Molcar made of cardboard and pull it along to move.

A child who loves Molcars might be delighted to ride.

Partway through, set them down, then run to the finish line carrying them.

From that point on, instead of carrying, you could hold hands and run together or give them a piggyback.

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Circuit of/with polypropylene ribbon (Suzuran tape)

Tanabata Circuit! [Ages 0–2] | Minami Senrioka Yui-en [Nursery/Kindergarten Event]

Let’s go through a curtain swaying in the breeze! Here’s an idea for a circuit using ribbon tape (suzuran tape).

All you need is ribbon tape.

Cut the tape into long strips and attach them to make a ribbon-tape curtain! Some children will use their hands to push the strips aside as they move forward, while others will dash through the curtain dynamically—showing their unique personalities.

For cautious children, reduce the amount of tape so they can see what’s beyond the curtain, which will help them feel more at ease.

A circuit for jumping over cardboard boxes

[You can do this at home too ✨] Circuit movement play 🎶 Let’s use things you have at home and move our bodies together!

You can prepare this with materials you have at home or in your classroom! Here’s an idea for a cardboard jumping circuit.

You’ll need cardboard, scissors, a pen, a long floor cushion, and masking tape or vinyl tape.

Draw large illustrations on the cardboard and cut it in half.

Jump over the cut cardboard pieces and make your way to the goal.

With repeated actions like squatting and jumping, your whole body will warm up nicely.