For 3-Year-Olds! Indoor & Outdoor Physical Play and Game Ideas

Mukkuri Kuma-san

[Group Game] “Mukkuri Kuma-san” | How to Play “Mukkuri Kuma-san”

Let’s enjoy traditional nursery rhymes! Here’s an idea using “Mukkuri Kuma-san.” Warabe-uta are traditional Japanese children’s songs that are fun because adults and kids can sing and play together.

They have a good rhythm, simple lyrics and melodies, and are easy for children to remember.

For Mukkuri Kuma-san, choose one child to be the bear, and have the other children hold hands and walk in a circle around the bear.

When the song ends, the bear chases everyone.

The person tagged by the bear becomes the next bear.

Mimic Rhythm Game

Let's try it with the teacher! Copycat Game♪

A “Copycat Rhythm Game” that gets more and more fun as you play.

Here’s how to play: First, a caregiver or teacher stands in front of the children and, while saying “Can you do this? Can you do this?”, claps their hands or pats their knees.

The children imitate the actions and respond, “We can do this! We can do this!” The call-and-response makes it extra fun, so encourage everyone to say it loudly and cheerfully.

You can have them mimic anything, but be careful—if the movements are too complex, the children won’t be able to follow.

Start with simple actions and gradually increase the difficulty.

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Rolling dodgeball

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Rolling dodgeball: a safe game everyone can enjoy together! With the usual rules of throwing the ball, it’s hard to play indoors, but with rolling dodgeball—where you roll the ball and aim below the knees—the ball won’t fly too far, so you can play safely in a room.

It also won’t hit anyone’s face, making it easier for kids who are afraid of balls to join in.

It’s perfect for getting some exercise during times when it’s hard to go outside.

Give it a try with everyone!

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Balance game

[For 3-year-olds] Let's build balance skills! Balance game!

Let’s play a “Balance Game” using our bodies! Prepare equipment like a vaulting box, balance beam, foam blocks, trampoline, and mats, and set them up like a circuit.

Have the children tackle them one by one.

Can they balance their bodies well—standing on the vaulting box and jumping, or making it all the way across the balance beam without falling? To help develop the children’s problem-solving skills, adults should avoid stepping in as much as possible and simply keep a watchful eye.

If you want to increase the difficulty, try placing obstacles such as blocks on the balance beam.

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Animal pretend play

Animal Imitation

Kids love animals, so pretend play where they become animals is always a big hit.

Teachers or parents can call out an animal, and the children simply imitate it—making for a very fun indoor activity.

Imitating the teacher or parent is, of course, fun too, but it’s also great to give prompts and play an animal gesture game.

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Ball Battle

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Build decision-making skills through play! Here’s a ball battle game idea.

For children, decision-making is an essential skill in everyday life and learning.

By developing the ability to think things through and choose, and to act appropriately based on the situation, they grow more independent and learn to think and make decisions on their own.

This time, let’s nurture decision-making skills while playing a ball battle game.

Pair up in twos and face each other; place some colored balls between you and you’re ready to go! If you lose rock-paper-scissors, run away quickly; if you win, watch your opponent’s movements and throw a ball.

Give it a try!

Touch & In-Game

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Let’s play while learning power control! Here are some touch-and-in-game ideas.

These play ideas are recommended for kids who are good at tidying up and for those who struggle with it.

In this game, you keep tapping a balloon so it doesn’t fall while putting color balls scattered on the floor into a basket—it’s a unique combo.

Be careful: if you focus only on putting the balls in the basket, the balloon will drop! Try incorporating this into your activities.