[Senior Class Events] A collection of game ideas to liven up a sports day for 5-year-olds

Parent-child obstacle race

Kindergarten Sports Day ~ 4 Parent-Child Event: Obstacle Race

A parent-child event where parents and kids participate together in an obstacle race—the classic you’ve probably seen at every sports day or field day.

Parents and children clear the same obstacles together, or mom or dad helps the child get over them, working as a team to reach the finish line.

The rules make it enjoyable for both parents and kids.

Because adults and children differ in size and build, it presents challenges unlike competing alone, letting not only the children but also the adults feel like kids again.

It’s a simple yet profound event where well-synchronized teamwork determines victory.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Penguin Race

No.11 [Parent–Child Play / Motor Skills Improvement] “Penguin Race” Waddle waddle, humorous—oh my, the balloon is floating here and there! Don’t lose, little penguin!

Here’s a game where you walk while holding a balloon between your knees.

Since the way you walk looks like a penguin, it’s called the Penguin Race.

If you squeeze too hard, the balloon might slip out from between your knees and float away, making it hard to reach the finish line.

Split into teams and pass the balloon to the next runner like a baton.

You could also skip teams and run it as a tournament or round-robin for extra fun.

It’s a race that can be enjoyed as a parent–child activity too, so give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Ball-collecting competition

🧡 [Parent-Child Play • Boost Motor Skills] Three birds with one stone just by having fun—sharpen decision-making, quickness, and stamina! “Ball Collecting Race” ✌ For toddlers to lower elementary school students [Parent-Child Exercise]

Let’s incorporate activities that develop motor skills! Here are some ideas for a ball-collecting race.

There are likely many opportunities to use balls during exercise time.

By using familiar balls in competitions, children can develop their motor skills.

This time, we’re introducing a ball-collecting race that children can try together with parents or teachers, helping them build decision-making skills and quickness.

Competing while following rules can also provide a chance to learn social skills.

Be sure to give it a try!

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

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Introducing a sports day event at kindergarten that children can enjoy together with their guardians.

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

At the teacher’s signal, the guardians start.

First, find your partner.

Look for your younger partner who is 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 movements and overcome the tough spots together.

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

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nikki

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Let’s deliver flavors of the world!

Turn the recipe cards and start cooking! Bring flavors from around the world! Here’s an idea to try.

Sports Day is a special event that happens once a year.

How about competing while learning about the world? Let’s have parents and children work together to make dishes from around the globe as they overcome items like hurdles and balance beams.

Through pretend play, you can create happy memories of joining a fun event together—making American hamburgers, Japanese osechi, Italian pizza, British sandwiches, and more.