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

Animal role-play race

[Age 4] Animal Role-Playing Game — Body-Building Games for 4-Year-Olds | Torikai Yui-Kindergarten [Nursery School/Kindergarten]

It’s a parent–child event that’s fun not only as a competition but also as a way to communicate together.

According to the rules, children start on their own, then meet up partway with their guardian, who is waiting and holding an animal mask.

After meeting, the parent and child aim for the finish line while acting like the animal on the mask.

Because of that, how well you’ve communicated and reflected the child’s wishes during the mask-making stage can affect the actual performance.

It’s a parent–child activity where you can enjoy communication from preparation through the main event, participating together using the mask you made as a team.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Urashima Taro

Sports Day Instruction Video No. 6: Middle Class Parent–Child Event “Urashima Taro” Competition Explanation

Many people are familiar with the folktale Urashima Taro.

How about trying a parent-child event inspired by that story? First, the child wears a loincloth like Urashima Taro.

Then the parent carries a turtle shell on their back, and together they take on an obstacle course while holding hands.

Preparing obstacles based on the story—such as “obtaining the treasure box”—will make it even more exciting.

Wearing a mask with a beard could be fun, too.

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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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Goldfish Migration Circuit

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Event Description No. 6: “Goldfish Moving Operation”

Finish together as parent and child! Here’s an idea for a Goldfish Migration Circuit.

You’ll need homemade scoops (poi), two kiddie pools, goldfish made from colored plastic bags, and red-and-white flags.

Many children may feel nervous in the unusual atmosphere of a sports day, right? Participating in the event together with a parent can help ease those nerves a bit.

This event requires teamwork between parent and child! Let’s successfully move the goldfish while calling out to each other.

The cute costumes are another highlight, too!