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The sports day is an important event that serves as the culmination of kindergarten life for the eldest children.
There are events where children can showcase their individual growth, performances that unite hearts with their peers, and activities that deepen bonds with parents—so it can be hard to choose.
Selecting events that bring smiles to everyone is an important task for teachers as well.
Here, we introduce activities like the Hula Hoop Relay and Ice Cream Lick that foster teamwork while being fun.
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Fun Competitions (1–10)
The rice ball rolled, rolling along.
Controlling your strength is the key point! Let me introduce the idea of “Omusubi Kororin Konkororin.” The rule is to aim for the goal while rolling a large rice-ball sphere along.
Ball-rolling has long been a popular event at sports festivals, but in this game, the key is to get the large rice-ball sphere inside a ring, such as a hula hoop.
If you use too much force, it will pop out of the ring, so it seems crucial to work on it while controlling your strength!
Dancing Tamaire
Switch your moves to the music! Here’s an idea for Dancing Tamaire.
Dancing Tamaire is a fun, exciting, and unique twist on the traditional ball-toss game, with a dance element added.
While it follows the familiar rules of classic Tamaire, the key point is that participants toss balls while dancing to the music.
Parents might enjoy practicing the dance together with their children! It’s a great way to deepen bonds through the activity.
Lick of ice cream
Aim for the goal while keeping your balance! Here’s an idea for “Ice Cream Lick.” It’s a fun relay perfect for a 5-year-old’s sports day, featuring a quirky, eye-catching ice cream with lots of impact.
Place a large ice cream made from colored plastic bags on a giant cone, and carry it to the finish while maintaining balance! Kids can enjoy it as a relay on their own, or you can adapt it into a parent-child event.
Work together and head for the goal!
Jama-Jama Ball Toss
When it comes to games that kids and adults can enjoy together, “Jamajama Tamaire” tops the list.
Tamaire (ball toss) is a classic at sports festivals, but this version adds a twist by positioning people to interfere, making it harder to get the balls into the basket.
You can physically obstruct with illustrations or wall panels, or draw attention by wearing full-body suits—there are all sorts of ways to get in the way.
With the increased difficulty, even adults will find themselves getting serious.
It’s also fun to use quirky, comedic music as the background soundtrack.
Card-Flipping Obstacle Race
Let’s join forces and make the mission a success! Here’s an idea for a card-flipping obstacle race.
Since they’re in their final year, this will be their last sports day, right? How about creating a special memory with a parent-child event at the end? Dash from the starting line to the card area! When you flip a card, you’ll find a mission written on it.
Work together with the guardian to follow the mission and aim for the goal.
Even slightly challenging missions can be overcome by cooperating with the guardian.
The Hero’s Grand Adventure
Kids are sure to join in with excitement! Here’s an idea for a Brave Hero’s Grand Adventure.
In this event, parents and children work together to overcome activities like mats and balance beams, defeat a big monster, and then reach the finish line.
Using a crown or a cape as the baton helps create the right atmosphere—highly recommended! Adjust the number and type of activities based on your venue size, and try incorporating it into your sports day.
Snack-Grab Race
An arranged version of the bread-eating race! Here’s an idea for a Snack-Grab Race.
It’s a perfect, exciting activity for a sports day with five-year-olds.
The rule is that participants must get a treat hanging from a string without using their hands—by jumping and using their bodies.
Through the competition, children can enjoy themselves while nurturing a spirit of challenge.
Individual results matter, but since everyone can cheer each other on and have fun together, it will become a memorable event.