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

Mr. Ant on an errand

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Event Descriptions No. 7 and 8: “Errand Aisan” and “Little Ants’ Errand.”

Let’s clear the mission! Here’s an idea inspired by “The Little Errand Ant.” Many of you probably know the children’s song “Otsukai Arisan.” This time, let’s incorporate it as a sports day event.

Once you’ve made the treats using colored plastic bags, poster paper, and construction paper, you’re all set.

Familiar items like candies, donuts, and biscuits work well.

Following cards that display illustrations of treats at random, children carry oversized treats in a unique relay-style competition.

Caterpillar relay

Let's do a caterpillar relay using cardboard for 4-year-olds!

I also recommend the “Caterpillar Relay,” which is fun from the preparation stage.

A caterpillar here refers to the rotating track part that serves as the wheel section on an excavator.

Keeping that in mind, cut cardboard into shape and draw pictures on it.

During the event, a child gets inside and crawls forward, making it look like the caterpillar track is rotating.

If they draw their favorite designs beforehand, it will boost their motivation to participate.

Another appeal of the Caterpillar Relay is that it can be enjoyed as a relay-style race.

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Hey! Welcome!

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Event Description No. 11: “Hey! Irasshai”

Kids transform into sushi! Here’s a fun “Hey! Welcome!” activity idea.

In this unique event, children pick their favorite sushi topping, wear it on their backs, and crawl through a tunnel shaped like a customer’s mouth to reach the goal.

Parents play the role of sushi chefs: hold or give a piggyback ride to their sushi-transformed kids and run the course toward the mouth-shaped tunnel.

The adorable sight of the kids is sure to liven up the venue! Don’t miss the chance to give it a try.

Playable Archery

[Playable Craft] So easy! A well-flying bow and arrow/archery—how to make it (plastic fork, straw, rubber bands) [Easy craft, recycled play, at-home play, indoor play]

Let’s make a bow and arrow that flies well! Here are some ideas for a playable archery activity.

Archery is a sport where you use a bow and arrow to hit a target.

This time, how about getting involved from the making process and having fun by using plastic forks, straws, and rubber bands? You can stack paper cups to make a target, or draw a picture on paper to create one.

Try playing together with a parent or guardian, experimenting with timing and how you launch the arrows.

It’s sure to become a valuable time for communication.

Ball toss in oversized bloomers

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Event Description No. 4: “Big Pants Ball Toss”

Let’s get excited with a unique idea! Here’s a beanbag-toss game using “dekapan.” Dekapan means oversized pants, and participants compete while wearing them.

In this event, it seems the rule is that a parent and child wear one pair of oversized pants together and toss beanbags while running in cooperation.

Since the parent needs to move in sync with the child, timing and calling out to each other are important.

Seeing teams competing while bundled into the dekapan is absolutely adorable!

Enjoy freshly picked fruit

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Event Description No. 9: "Freshly Picked Fruits, Enjoy!"

Let’s feed seasonal fruits to the animals! Here’s an idea for a fresh-picked fruit feast.

Prepare a strawberry tree, a banana tree, an apple tree, and animal motifs (rabbit, monkey, elephant) with holes for their mouths.

Once you start, choose your favorite fruit and detach it from the tree.

Carry the fruit in your hand as you move to the next area.

The challenge is to put the fruit into the mouth of your chosen animal to feed it.

Give this fresh-picked fruit feast idea a try!

Super Mario-style ball toss game

Introducing a Super Mario-style ball toss that makes you feel like you’re inside a video game.

The rules are the same as a regular ball toss.

When the start signal sounds, throw balls into the basket with a Mario illustration on it.

Prepare colorful balls, and you can even stick Mario illustrations on some to turn them into “item balls,” turning it into a ball toss where you collect items—sounds fun, right? The winner is decided by the number of balls that land in the basket.

Give it a try together and enjoy seeing what kinds of items you can collect!

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