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

Sushi Picnic

@piyopiyo0519

I don’t dislike that quality.　Mom loves youThey say it doesn't look like sushi once you sit down.Sports DayWe couldn’t do it this year.#Nursery school

Original song – Susu – Susu

It looks adorably cute! Here’s an idea for a sushi-themed picnic.

Many children probably love sushi, right? This time, instead of eating it, let’s join the activities by pretending to be sushi.

What you’ll need: cards with sushi toppings drawn on them, costume items, and things like tires.

When the game starts, first draw a card and check the instruction for the sushi topping.

Put on the specified costume items and head for the goal together with a parent or guardian.

All eyes are sure to be on the children’s adorable appearances.

Jungle Guruguru

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The parent-child dance at the sports day is Jungle Guruguru! It’s a jungle adventure for parents and kids! “Hai! Hai! Hai-hai-hai!” It’s going to be a blast.Sports DayNursery school sports day#Omiya Michinoko Nursery SchoolParent-child dance#Jungle Guruguru#JungleExplorationNursery teacher / Childcare workerNursery school teacher @ Tsubasa SuzukiTsubasa Suzuki

♬ Jungle Guru Guru – Tsubasa Suzuki

“Jungle Guruguru” is a dance idea for parents and kids! Stand side by side and have fun doing the same choreography together.

It’s simple yet super cute—shaking your hips, stepping in place while clapping your hands, and more.

You’ll also hold hands and jump together, which will make for some lovely, smile-filled photos.

Enjoy it as if you’re adventuring through a jungle.

If you prepare adventure-appropriate outfits for the kids, it might boost their motivation too.

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Play Park Together

[Parent-Child Interactive Exercises] Hiromichi & Tanizou / Let’s Play Together Play Park (Parent-Child / Exercise)

In the interactive exercise “Let’s Play Park Together,” parents and children can try all kinds of movements: holding hands and jumping, cradling the children like treasures, playing bowling, and more.

Since you can switch roles in the bowling activity, if the parent plays the pins and does some funny moves, it might bring out smiles from the kids.

Finish by lifting the children up high for a grand finale! It’s sure to make a wonderful photo opportunity.

It may look difficult, but there’s actually not much dancing involved, so even one-year-olds should be able to enjoy it fully.

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Animal Race

🧡No.97 [Parent-Child Play / Motor Skills Development] “Animal Race Finals: Five Events 🏁” Become animals like frogs, bears, babies, and more, and compete! 👍 Learn the fundamentals of movement in a fun, game-like race 🏁 👍

Let’s step into character and play! Here are some ideas for an Animal Race.

Many children find it fun to pretend to be animals.

This time, try racing while transforming into a frog, a bear, or even a baby together with parents or guardians! Sports days can feel different from the usual routine, and many children may get nervous—but participating alongside a parent or guardian can help them feel more at ease.

Preparing headbands or costumes will likely boost their excitement, too.

Playing with various balls

All Sorts of Ball Toss Games! [Ages 3–5] | Torikai Yuiku-en [Nursery/Kindergarten]

Unique and fun! Here are a variety of beanbag-toss game ideas.

When you think of “tamaire,” many people probably picture tossing cloth balls into a high basket.

This time, let’s try some variations—like using a lower basket or aiming for the basket on the back of a running opponent.

With these twists on the traditional game, children are sure to get even more excited.

Give them a try!

Zip along as a parent and child!

[Play] Zooming with Parent and Child (Kindergarten/Daycare)

Let’s set off on a parent-child journey! Here’s a dance track called “Oyako de Byuun.” In this song, you spread your arms like an airplane and move around, and caregivers can dance while giving children piggyback rides.

At the end, you can lift the children and let them “fly,” and it’s packed with active play that kids will love and beg to do again.

Because it encourages lots of physical contact, it will help strengthen the parent-child bond.

It also sounds fun to dance while asking, “Where are we going?”

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circuit training

[Problem Solved] Teach us, Captain!! #SportsDay #CircuitExercises #Preschoolers #YoungerClass

A circuit activity is a competition like an obstacle course that combines various types of movement.

The goal is to lower the difficulty compared to a traditional obstacle course and encourage kids to move their bodies in many different ways.

We use familiar items from daily preschool or kindergarten life, such as mats and hula hoops, in combination.

For example, on the mat they might do forward rolls or knee jumps, and with several hula hoops lined up they might jump across them or do hopscotch-like steps.

You can have groups compete to see who reaches the goal the fastest, or simply let families watch the children work hard and complete each activity one by one.

It’s a great way for parents and guardians to appreciate their child’s growth through a variety of movements!

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