[For 4-Year-Olds] A Collection of Indoor Play and Game Ideas That Get Everyone Excited

Boo Foo Woo Game

[Play] 5 Fun Group Games [Nursery/Kindergarten]

In this game, the caregiver assigns each child one of the names: “Boo,” “Foo,” or “Woo.” Once given a name, the child can only say that word.

At the signal, the children tell those around them their names and form groups with others who have the same name.

When everyone has gathered together, you’ve succeeded! “Foo” and “Woo” sound especially similar, so they’re easy to confuse.

Listen carefully to what your friends are saying, communicate, and decide accordingly.

When you find someone on the same team, hold hands or gather together, and make it easy for teammates who haven’t found the group yet to recognize you.

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giant ball

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Super excited! 😍 We played for another whole hour!!! ▫️Giant Ball▫️ ▷▷Materials • Trash bags (This time we used 45L and 30L 🫶🏻) • Vinyl tape ▷▷How to make it 1) Inflate the trash bag. Tip: Fill it up until it’s nice and firm with air! 2) Wrap 3–4 strips of tape all the way around. That’s it! 💓 ▷▷Tips for fun Throw it, roll it, kick it—when you toss it high, it floats down slowly and everyone gets super excited!! 😍 Please give it a try! ♡♡ ⚠️Safety Note Be careful to prevent accidental swallowing. Always have an adult supervising. Put it away out of reach after playtime. Please be mindful of choking and ingestion hazards! 𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃🎨 Thank you so much for viewing ♡♡ This account shares: / Play-at-home ideas for 1-year-olds from a childcare-worker mom 🎈 \ I hope this helps when you’re wondering, “What should we play today?” and need ideas for at-home time 🥰#AtHomePlaySimple PlayParentingStruggling with parenting1 year old#1-year-old play#BoyMomBalloon Play100-yen shop toy#HandmadeToys#DaisoPurchases#Seria purchases

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Let me introduce a giant ball that kids will be super excited about.

The method is very simple: inflate a garbage bag and tie it off to make a large ball shape.

Wrap duct tape around it, and you’re done.

If you change the colors of the tape as you stick it on, it becomes a visually fun ball as well.

Hold it, throw it—use your whole body and play freely with the giant ball.

Another plus is that, since it’s made of plastic, it won’t hurt even if it hits your head or body.

It might also be fun to make several of the same kind and play with them like a maze.

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crouching game

Childcare magazine “Monthly Hiroba” June issue – Physical play series: “Squatting exercise”

Let’s incorporate squatting and try various games! First, while staying squatted, make a train with your friends and move along like snails.

Moving while squatting is pretty tricky, so some children may lose their balance—but that’s part of the fun, too.

You can also squat on top of a towel and play a friendly tug-of-war with your friends.

Or place a towel or a tissue on your head and carefully stand up and squat down without letting it fall—slowly, slowly.

You’ll need a spacious classroom with no obstacles to play these games, but on days when the hall or multipurpose room is available, please give them a try!

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Kuru-Kuru Touch

[Two Easy Games in 2 Minutes] Simple At-Home Movement Play #4 [Recommended by Childcare Professionals]

Kurukuru Touch is a game played in pairs with a friend.

One person stands in place, and the other stands facing them.

Decide in advance who will wait and who will run.

At the signal “Ready, go!” the runner circles around the waiting person and, when they come to the front, they touch both hands! That’s the only rule.

The runner can go around as many times as you like, but decide the number beforehand.

It’s also a game that helps practice following the rule of “Touch after running X times,” making it perfect for 4-year-olds!

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Shape Finding Game

Let’s develop discovery skills, imagination, and expressive ability! Here’s an idea for a shape-finding game.

It’s a simple yet effective game where you look for shapes in everyday life.

Start with basic shapes like circles, triangles, and squares, and once you get used to it, raise the difficulty with stars, diamonds, pentagons, and more.

This will broaden interest and make the game more fun.

Plus, drawing the shapes you find on paper helps cultivate expressive skills and creativity, which is a great bonus.

It’s a playful way to deepen shape recognition and boost the power of discovery!

Run Away from the Hula Hoop Game

[Group Play] Run Away from the Hula Hoop Game!

Make predictions and control your body movements! Here’s an idea for a “Run Away from the Hula Hoop” game.

It’s an active game that lets kids develop their prediction skills and reaction speed while having a blast.

Within the area where the hula hoop rolls, players move quickly in response to its motion and try to avoid touching it—simple rules.

By making predictions and deciding where to move next, children can improve their body control and sense of balance.

Fruits Basket

[Ages 3–4] “Fruit Basket”

Fruit Basket, a game that puts a smile on everyone’s face, is perfect for 4-year-olds.

Before starting, assign each child the name of a fruit.

When the tagger calls out a fruit, the children with that fruit name switch seats—simple as that.

When the tagger says “Fruit Basket,” everyone has to move, so it’s adorable to see the kids perk up and listen closely to what the tagger will say.

The little bits of chaos during the game are part of the fun, and the children’s excited cheers fill the room.

It’s a classic that never fails to thrill—let’s all have a great time together!

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hiyori

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