Exciting for 4-year-olds! A collection of sports day event ideas for preschoolers (middle class)

[Parent-Child Event] Ball Carrying

Wakachan Sports Day 2012 Parent-Child Competition

Let’s enjoy the sports day with an event where adults and children work together to quickly carry a large ball to the goal.

This team-based game is all about cooperation between two people.

Keep in sync and aim for the goal quickly without dropping the ball placed on the tray.

The rule is that the tray holding the ball must be carried by the two of you while running.

Be careful—if you run too fast, the ball will roll off.

After making a U-turn at the target point, keep your focus and carry the ball all the way.

Do your best until you can pass the baton to the next person!

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Caterpillar Race

Parent-child event: Caterpillar race!

A parent-child race where the pair crawls inside a cardboard caterpillar and aims for the finish line.

The system is simple, but because the single, connected sheet of cardboard won’t move smoothly unless you synchronize your movements, it’s not just about speed—matching your rhythm as a team is crucial.

Since adults and children differ in reach and strength, a key point is how well the parent can get down to the child’s level.

Because neither side can dominate too much, this event really excites the crowd at sports festivals and is a highly recommended parent-child competition.

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Borrowed Item Race

Borrowed Item Race

A competition where parent and child borrow the item specified by the prompt and aim for the goal.

Because it’s an event where parents and children search for things together, it’s perfect for preschool or kindergarten sports days.

Spectators will also be excited, wondering, “What are they looking for?” so everyone can enjoy the event together with the participants.

Prepare a wide range of prompts—from simple items children can find on their own to ones that encourage parent–child cooperation.

It’s a parent–child activity that creates memories while fostering a sense of unity and achievement.

Give it a try and experience a competition where you can feel your child’s growth up close.

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Giant ball rolling

Preschool sports day parent–child event: Giant ball rolling (ōdama korogashi) – Japan

Giant ball rolling is a game that really heats up when done as a team competition! When adults join in, the height difference makes ball control more challenging—that’s part of the fun.

Let’s all work together while paying attention to our calls and chants.

Decorating the ball with your preschool’s original designs can add to the enjoyment.

Adults should make adjustments—like crouching slightly—so children can reach and touch the ball.

Which team will be the fastest? It’s the kind of event that makes adults unintentionally get serious.

Because falls and collisions are a concern, make sure the children get plenty of practice on their own beforehand.

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Big Pants Race

Giant Pants Race

An arranged version of the three-legged race is the “dekapan race.” Dekapan refers to oversized pants.

Two people step into the left and right leg openings and run in sync.

It’s not only unique and fun to watch, but it also has the advantage of saving the trouble of tying legs together.

It’s also recommended for parents and children to do together.

Although it’s quite hard to run in, it deepens bonds and lets you share a sense of accomplishment afterward.

However, it’s also a race where falls are common, so please be careful.

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Operation Hide-and-Seek

Kindergarten sports day (parent-child event)

What kind of event is “Hide-and-Seek at the Sports Day”? This version is a hide-and-seek game that parents and children can enjoy together, where the guardians try to find their own child.

First, the children get into boxes placed on the field.

During this time, the guardians should avoid seeing where their child goes—by turning around, for example.

Once everyone is hidden, the guardians open the boxes all at once to search for their child.

The parent-and-child pair that finds their child quickly and reaches the finish line first wins.

You can make the event even more exciting by having the parent give their child a piggyback ride or by adding obstacles on the way to the goal!

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Cart-pulling relay

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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.