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

bread-eating contest

bread-eating contest

Many kids love bread! Bread-eating races are a blast because the prize is clear and tangible.

You can hang the bread from a pole, but it’s even better to have a teacher hold it by hand so the height can be adjusted.

Kids can run on their own, or do it piggyback-style with a parent.

It’s a game everyone can enjoy, letting participants experience the joy of winning a prize!

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Tani Satoko

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Borrower Competition

Reiwa 3 (2021) Matsuyama Minami High School Sports Day 'Borrowed Person Race'

Borrowed-item races are a staple, but this one is a “borrowed-person” race.

Just as the name suggests, you borrow people, not things.

Bring along teachers, parents, or kindergarteners who fit the theme and aim for the finish line! The great thing is that everyone can join in and have fun together.

Adults and kids alike can enjoy it, so it really livens up the sports day! Do keep in mind that some might be shy, so try not to set overly difficult prompts.

You could also mix in rules from the regular borrowed-item race.

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Araki Jakkan

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[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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nikki

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Cart-pulling relay

Parent-child basket-pulling relay #Childcare #Kindergarten #Daycare #ChildcareWorker #SportsDay

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.

Mini triathlon

Rita, age 2 – Parent-child event at the sports day

We’d like to introduce a parent-child event modeled after a triathlon.

This is a parent-child activity: first, transform into a rabbit and make a lively start by jumping! Next, jump over the big box in front of you and crawl through the tunnel made of streamer tape.

After you pass through, the guardian gives the child a piggyback ride, and once you grab the prize medal, you’re at the finish line! Feel free to customize the events leading up to the finish according to the children’s interests and attention.

For preschoolers, trying it solo is also recommended.