[Preschool] Fun event ideas to include in the sports day for the junior (younger) class

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.

Handmade-style side dish

[For 2-year-olds] Let’s make a target and play!

Here’s a recommended parent-child event for a sports day: a water-gun target game.

It’s a simple activity where you use water guns to hit targets with water.

If the targets are crafts made by the children, it makes the activity even more special.

When hanging the targets, you can use calligraphy paper or tissues for the hanging part so that the water knocks them down, and participants can win the prize that falls.

Another fun idea is to have parents act as the targets and try to escape their children’s water-gun attacks! If your sports day is held off-site, consider adding this to your program.

Balloon volleyball, balloon tennis

[A Must-See for Moms, Dads, and Childcare Students!] Balloon Volleyball & Balloon Tennis

Let’s try an Olympic sport—volleyball—as a parent-child event! Two family members form a team and play volleyball with a balloon against another parent-child team.

It also sounds fun to split into parents versus kids! To add a handicap, guardians could return the balloon using their head instead of their hands, or blow it back with their breath.

You can also make it tennis-style using rolled-up newspaper and a balloon.

Feel free to adapt it to suit your school or class vibe!

[Parent-Child Event] Big Pants Race

Kindergarten sports day: oversized-pants race

Two people put on an oversized pair of pants together, match their breathing, and run to hand off to the next pair.

Let’s liven up the sports day with this fun and hilarious “big-pants” event that’s as entertaining to watch as it is to do.

It’s a relay race where you pass a baton—but we’ve swapped the baton for giant pants.

When the big-pants baton arrives, the two of you quickly put them on and take off running.

You’ll fumble getting the pants on and bumble along as you run, which makes it all the more amusing.

If pairing an adult with a child, be mindful of size differences and proceed carefully to avoid falls.

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Sponge block circuit

[Asunaro Nursery School] Circuit Play (Gather!! Nonoichi Kids)

Let’s build your own course! Here are some ideas for a circuit using sponge blocks.

What you’ll need: sponge blocks, mats, a balance beam, and masking tape if necessary.

Sponge blocks come in a variety of shapes—rectangles, squares, triangles, and cylinders! Use a rich variety of sponge blocks to create your circuit course.

If you combine a balance beam and mats within the course, it’s sure to get kids excited and engaged.

[Parent-Child Event] Which one is the vegetable?

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Introducing sports day events you can enjoy at kindergarten together with parents.

Work as a pair to overcome various obstacles and aim for the goal.

At the teacher’s signal, the parents start.

First, find your partner.

Look for your younger partner who’s hiding inside a big box.

Once you’ve found your partner, the two of you will keep clearing the obstacles ahead one after another.

Coordinate your moves and conquer the tough spots together.

After you’ve cleared all the hurdles, cross the finish line together to end the game.

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