Indoor activities that delight 2-year-olds. Enjoy the fun inside on rainy days!

Balloon roly-poly

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Let’s make a roly-poly toy with a balloon and play a game! 😊 With friends! With family! An indoor game you can play even on rainy days ☔✨️Child Development SupportAfter-school day service#SoramameKids#StayHomeTime#Indoor PlayParent-child time#HandmadeToyschild# developmental support (ryōiku)translation

♬ A cute pop and bouncy song(1526882) – sanusagi

Let’s play by controlling how much force we use! Here’s an idea for a balloon roly-poly toy.

It’s a perfect, fun activity for curious two-year-olds.

Put a weight inside a balloon and inflate it, then toss it into a hula hoop.

The balloon will bounce without toppling over, which is fun to watch.

As children adjust their strength to match the balloon’s movement, they can develop dexterity and concentration.

Aiming and tossing the balloon into a specific spot helps them experience the fun of controlling their force.

Tissue Catch

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Hello! This is Kotoba no Kyoushitsu Soramame Kids 🌟 The video we’re introducing today is “Tissue Catch”! It’s a very simple game where you catch a tissue falling from above using your hands or tools 😊 As you track the falling tissue with your eyes and catch it, eye–hand teamwork becomes very important 🎵 Let’s play a lot and help your eyes 👀 and hands 👋🏻 become best friends! ♡♡#SoramameKidsKotoba no Kyoushitsu Soramame Kids# developmental support (ryōiku)#KagoshimaRehabilitationChild Development SupportAfter-school day service#Indoor Play#TissueRecreation

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The softly fluttering motion of tissues falling is fascinating! Here’s a tissue-catching idea.

It’s a simple and fun activity perfect for 2-year-olds.

Toss a tissue gently into the air from a high position, and have the children try to catch it—it’s a unique game.

Watching the tissue drift down slowly delights kids, and they can try to predict its movement and catch it firmly with their palms.

It’s a playful way to nurture reflexes and concentration.

English game

[English Games from Age 2] By popular demand: encore requests keep coming! An English game that’s a big hit both for home learning and classroom play! You only need three words.

Let’s play using three words! Here are some ideas for English games.

By engaging with English through play, children can deepen their understanding of different cultures and values and broaden their global perspectives.

This time, let’s try playing using three words.

The words are “clap,” “tap,” and “catch,” so it’s a good idea to explain the actions and rules before starting the game.

Helping children feel close to English from an early age can become a great strength in their future lives.

Cleaning Eurhythmics

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Let’s make use of handkerchiefs and organza fabric! Here are some ideas for “cleaning-themed eurhythmics.” Eurhythmics is an educational method that combines music and movement, and it’s said to be especially effective in early childhood.

This time, let’s play with a cleaning theme through cleaning eurhythmics.

By using handkerchiefs, children can move their hands and arms in time with the music.

A nice benefit is that they can develop a sense of force control and rhythm while having fun.

Using light, soft materials also makes them easier for children to handle!

Signaling Game

A quick pastime for spare moments: the ‘Traffic Light Game’ for older preschoolers/also great for recreation

It’s also great for a quick play during small breaks! Here’s an idea for a traffic light game.

Traffic lights are important indicators for learning traffic rules.

When crossing roads where cars and bicycles are moving, they play a crucial role in keeping yourself safe.

This time, let’s use the colors of the traffic light to play a game.

Move forward on “green,” step back on “yellow,” and stop on “red.” Through these simple rules, children can get a feel for the basic rules of “waiting” and “moving.”

Shadow Play

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A unique play that sparks imagination! Here are some shadow play ideas.

They’re perfect for 2-year-olds and great for drawing out their creativity.

Use hands or toys and hold them up to a light or sunlight, then look at the shadows on a wall or screen and imagine animals, flowers, vehicles, and more.

While looking at the shapes, ask your child questions like, “What do you think that is?” or “What does it look like?” and enjoy playing together.

It’s simple and easy to understand, so it’s great that you can start right away.

Have fun learning while nurturing vision and imagination!

Handmade musical instruments

[2-year-olds] Musical instrument play ♬

Let’s have fun making sounds and playing! Here are some ideas for homemade instruments.

Try playing while getting familiar with music using DIY drums, maracas, and castanets.

You can make instruments like drums, maracas, and castanets using paper plates and paper cups, and by freely decorating them with stickers and pens, you’ll nurture children’s creativity.

As they make sounds and keep the beat, they can experience the joy of playing along with music, which also helps develop fine motor skills and a sense of rhythm.