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Sports Day: Circuit Ideas for 3-Year-Olds

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The “circuit” at a sports day is an event where three-year-olds can have fun moving their bodies.

Here, we’ll introduce circuit activities that bring together a variety of enjoyable movements so children can play using their whole bodies.

You can also incorporate familiar items into the events, such as rolling on a mat or hanging from a horizontal bar.

Creating a circuit that matches the sports day theme will make it even more exciting.

We hope you create a wonderful sports day where you can feel the children’s growth!

[Sports Day] For 3-Year-Olds | Circuit Ideas (11–20)

Cardboard kart circuit

[3-year-olds] We made carts and had a race!

Cardboard kart circuit

Let’s have fun with decorations too! Here are some ideas for a cardboard kart circuit.

What you’ll need: a kart made from cardboard, hats made from construction paper, crayons or colored pencils, coloring pages, double-sided tape, building blocks, and balloons.

Some kids may have played go-kart or racing kart games before, right? Hop into a cardboard kart and race along a course made from blocks! It’s also great to arrange it as a parent-child activity.

Since decorating the cardboard karts is part of the fun, the making process looks exciting too!

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Circuit to train the soles of the feet

Two Foot-Strengthening Activities: Foot Sole Circuit & Foot Art #Childcare #IndoorPlay

Circuit to train the soles of the feet

Sharpen your senses! Here are some circuit ideas to train the soles of the feet.

Prepare cone cushions, yarn, decorative balls, craft glue or tape, a glue gun, construction paper, cleaning sponges, and round stones.

Attach each material to the construction paper by type.

It’s also a good idea to use items found at your preschool or home, as well as recycled materials.

By feeling differences in texture and temperature with the bottoms of their feet while playing, and by walking over the materials to brace themselves and maintain balance, children can also improve their motor skills.

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A circuit that’s fun to crawl through

A circuit that works on various movements.

One action I’d love you to include is “crawling through.” There are many kinds of obstacles kids can enjoy crawling through.

For example, stand a folding mat upright in a V shape, set out an arch-shaped play structure, or build a tunnel with blocks.

Arrange a variety of crawl-through setups so children can enjoy the differences in width and appearance.

It’s also a good idea to add height differences before and after the crawl.

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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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[High Difficulty] Challenge Circuit

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[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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Mini triathlon

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Mini triathlon

We’d like to introduce a parent-child event modeled after a triathlon.

This is a parent-child activity: first, transform into a rabbit and make a lively start by jumping! Next, jump over the big box in front of you and crawl through the tunnel made of streamer tape.

After you pass through, the guardian gives the child a piggyback ride, and once you grab the prize medal, you’re at the finish line! Feel free to customize the events leading up to the finish according to the children’s interests and attention.

For preschoolers, trying it solo is also recommended.

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[Sports Day] For 3-year-olds | Circuit Ideas (21–30)

balance beam

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balance beam

The balance beam is also recommended as an activity where you can enjoy the thrill of “feeling like you might fall.” If simply crossing isn’t enough, try changing how you cross.

For example, try crossing backward or sideways.

You could also place cones along the way and have them dodge around them, or have them crawl on all fours while going through a hula hoop as they cross.

Be sure that a teacher or guardian stays close by to watch over them so they can offer verbal cues and support at any time.

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