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

Giant-Pants Ball Toss

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Event Description No. 4: “Big Pants Ball Toss”

We’d like to introduce a recommended parent-child event for sports days at nursery and kindergarten: the “Giant Pants Ball Toss.” The rules are simple: a parent and child wear one pair of giant pants together and do a ball toss.

Since the parent and child have to share a single pair of pants, it can be tough if they’re not in sync! At the end, the parent and child take off the giant pants together at the finish line and pass them on to the next pair.

If you’re a close-knit duo, you can run a well-coordinated race! It’s a heartwarming event that strengthens the parent-child bond, so why not include it in your sports day?

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Othello

2015 Nursery School Sports Day! Parent-Child Othello Competition ♪ (#52)

When you think of Othello, you picture a game where you sandwich your opponent’s black or white disks with your own color and flip them.

But how about trying Othello as a sports day event—not on a grid, but by using the entire field, running around until the last second and flipping disks as fast as you can? Prepare disks with different colors on the front and back, and keep flipping the opposing team’s color to your team’s color.

At the end, like in a ball-toss game, count your team’s colored disks one by one to determine the result.

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Family Space Travel

Sports Day Explainer Video No. 10: Junior Class Parent-Child Event “Family Space Trip” – Event Explanation

How about trying a parent-child event that feels like an exploration and adventure in space? The child sits in the front of a spaceship and the guardian in the back, and together they defeat aliens they encounter in space, grab stars from treasure chests, and head for the goal.

The spaceship made of cardboard has handles, so the guardian can hold it and run.

Pick up a sword along the course and knock down objects representing aliens.

It’s an event that includes elements of an obstacle race.

The stars taken from the treasure chests are well-earned rewards for the kindergarteners.

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Nice shot in the golf game

You can easily make it with newspaper and a toilet paper roll! “A nice shot with a golf game!”

Let’s make it with newspaper and toilet paper rolls! Here’s a “nice shot” idea for playing golf.

Golf is, of course, a sport played in nature using clubs and balls.

This time, we’re sharing a fun idea that lets you enjoy golf with your child by using newspaper and toilet paper rolls together with a parent or guardian! Working toward a goal together with your child can deepen your bond and create wonderful moments.

Give it a try!

Rin-rin hammer made from scrap materials

[Upcycled Scrap into Handmade Toys] Ring-Ring Hammer: How to Make and Play

Let’s try playing with a jingling hammer made from scrap materials.

Although its shape is completely different from a hammer throw implement, it would be great if guardians could explain the rules and key points of hammer throw to children.

When throwing, make sure to create a safe environment where it won’t hit furniture or people before giving it a try.

A gymnasium or an open field would allow you to practice with peace of mind.

Another advantage is that it makes a jingling sound when thrown, making it easy to tell where it landed.

Be sure to give it a try!

Parent-child gymnastics surfing

You can do it at home! Parent-child exercises | Surfing | Coordination training introduction video

Let’s join in while training your sense of balance! Here are some ideas for parent–child gymnastics surfing.

First, the parent lies down on their stomach.

The child gently stands on top.

Since the body will wobble, it’s good to stretch both arms out to keep balance.

Once you get used to it, try adjusting the parent’s body height or moving like a wave so the kids won’t get bored.

When trying it for the first time, it’s best to do it in an environment with a mat or futon laid out.

Playable Archery

[Playable Craft] So easy! A well-flying bow and arrow/archery—how to make it (plastic fork, straw, rubber bands) [Easy craft, recycled play, at-home play, indoor play]

Let’s make a bow and arrow that flies well! Here are some ideas for a playable archery activity.

Archery is a sport where you use a bow and arrow to hit a target.

This time, how about getting involved from the making process and having fun by using plastic forks, straws, and rubber bands? You can stack paper cups to make a target, or draw a picture on paper to create one.

Try playing together with a parent or guardian, experimenting with timing and how you launch the arrows.

It’s sure to become a valuable time for communication.