[For Preschoolers] Get Fired Up at the Sports Day! Fun Parent-Child Activity Ideas That Everyone Will Enjoy

Soccer in big underpants

Sports Day explainer video No. 4: Senior class parent-child event — “Soccer in Giant Pants”

We’d like to introduce a fun “giant pants” soccer game that strengthens the parent-child bond.

The parent and child both get into the prepared oversized pants.

While kicking a soccer ball wrapped in a net together, aim for the goal and get the ball into the net.

After scoring, the guardian carries the ball back to the starting line.

Once you return, pass the ball to the next person like a relay.

The key is how smoothly the parent and child can put on the giant pants together.

Think of an easy way to wear them, and do your best to win!

Coffee Bean Bag Jump

How about using those large jute sacks filled with coffee beans for a parent–child event? Only the parents stand at the starting line, then they climb into a coffee sack and hop their way to the point where the children are waiting.

Once they reach the kids, the child puts a medal on the parent, and then they head for the finish together.

Carrying the child, giving a piggyback, or running hand in hand are all great options.

While they wait, the children will be cheering, “You can do it!” and that encouragement is sure to give the parents an extra boost!

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Basketball ball-toss game

A 2-year-old taking on basketball #Shorts

Speaking of sports days, tamaire (ball toss) is a classic, right? It’s one of those long-loved events that anyone can enjoy, regardless of age.

This time, let’s adapt it by imagining it as the Olympic sport of basketball! For two-year-olds, a real basketball hoop or a tall ball-toss basket is probably out of reach.

That’s where parents come in! Try lifting your child up to the hoop for a shot, or letting them shoot while riding on your shoulders—it sounds like great fun! Of course, adjusting the goal height to suit the children will really boost the excitement, so feel free to customize it to match your class’s theme colors.

Mini triathlon

Rita, age 2 – Parent-child event at the sports day

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.

Sticker-applying showdown

[Chinese SNS] Chinese sports day parent-child competition: The person who can stick more stickers on children's faces wins [clip]

Stickers that kids love.

They love sticking them on—but how about being the ones getting stuck with them…? In this parent-child game, the parent wins by sticking the most stickers on their child’s face—more stickers means OK.

But just sticking them on as-is wouldn’t be fun, right? So here’s the twist: parents step inside a circular rope, and they have to put stickers on the child sitting outside of it.

Everyone pulls on the rope, making it hard to stick them on smoothly.

Parents, go all out and give it everything you’ve got!

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Cart-pulling relay

Parent-child basket-pulling relay #Childcare #Kindergarten #Daycare #ChildcareWorker #SportsDay

The basket-pulling relay, which is popular for parent-participation events, is one of the classic sports day activities at many preschools.

It’s especially great for infants who aren’t ready to run yet—by sitting in a box and being pulled by a parent, they can enjoy the exhilarating feeling of running themselves.

Even with simple rules—head toward the cone, turn around, and come back—it can be surprisingly demanding.

Children may feel the thrill of running, while parents may feel like they’ve run a long distance! It’s a really fun event, so definitely consider including it.