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[For 5-Year-Olds] Recommended Indoor Play! A Collection of Exciting Games

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

On days when the weather or temperature keeps you from going outside, you end up spending more time indoors, right?

If you’re a teacher looking to incorporate activities that kids can enjoy indoors, this is a must-read.

Here are some recommended indoor play and game ideas for five-year-olds.

From activities that let them move their bodies to ones that make them think, and ones that deepen their interactions with friends—this is a roundup of perfect games for five-year-olds, a time when language skills, motor skills, and social skills grow rapidly!

No special preparation is needed—there are plenty of games you can enjoy right away.

If you add arrangements to suit the children, it will be even more exciting.

Be sure to try playing together!

[For 5-Year-Olds] Recommended Indoor Play! Exciting Game Showcase (71–80)

Color Play Game

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Today's activity is a color play game! Walk only on the specified color and aim for the goal! Make sure to clearly recognize your own color!#Kokoruru Eniwa #Kokorururu Sakuramachi Eniwa City After-school day service After-school day service Activity Color Play Game #tiktokvalentine
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Transform your floor with a burst of color! Here are some play game ideas that use colors.

These fun activities help develop color sense and attention.

Cut five colors of tape into short strips and stick them on the floor.

As children step on and move along the specified colors, they can build their ability to distinguish colors and follow rules.

The game is simple yet helps train reflexes and balance, and it’s perfect for group play.

Give it a try!

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Ring-Collecting Game

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Fun to make! Fun to play! Here’s an idea for a game where you collect rings.

You’ll need origami paper in your favorite colors, scissors, and glue.

First, cut the origami paper into long, thin strips and glue the ends to make rings! Using colorful paper in the making process can stimulate a sense of color and help develop fine motor skills.

Once the rings are ready, give each person a pair of chopsticks or a straw, and enjoy a game of collecting the rings! It’s a great way to build concentration.

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balloon volleyball

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Group developmental support: “Balloon Volleyball.” We use balloon play to develop motor skills and sense of balance. By cooperating as a team, children cultivate social skills and cooperation, while also improving concentration and attention.#BalloonVolleyball Child Development Support After-school day service # developmental support (ryōiku)
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Tap the balloon and improve motor skills and balance! Here are some balloon volleyball ideas.

All you need is a net and a balloon.

It’s a fun way to get moving! In this simple game using a net and a balloon, children will react quickly to keep the balloon from falling and try to send it into the opponent’s court.

It not only boosts physical abilities but is also a great way to learn cooperation and teamwork.

Give it a try!

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Sorting Game

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Sorting Game

Let me introduce a sorting game.

Prepare three colors of balls—red, blue, and yellow—and one red box and one blue box.

Catch the ball the teacher throws and move your body as follows: put red balls in the red box, blue balls in the blue box, and avoid the yellow balls without catching them.

Repeating this sequence helps train reaction skills.

Start by throwing the balls slowly, and as you get used to it, you can increase the speed to make it more fun.

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Shape imitation game

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Shape imitation game

Here’s a shape-matching game using cotton swabs.

Put a strip of tape on a table and create a shape on one side using cotton swabs.

Children look at the completed shape and then use cotton swabs to make the same shape on the opposite side of the tape.

If they get stuck, it’s a good idea to support them with hints so they can create the same shape, watching over them and working together.

As they get used to it, try making the shapes slightly more difficult or increasing the number of cotton swabs to add variety.

For the tape on the table, colorful tape is recommended because it’s easier to see and understand.

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Number Touch Game

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Number Touch Game

Let me introduce a number-touch game where children touch numbers posted on the wall.

Prepare by writing numbers on pieces of paper and sticking them randomly on the wall.

Have the children memorize where each number is.

The teacher calls out a number, and the children play by touching that number.

It also trains memory and quick reactions as they recall where the called number is.

Try setting the numbers at a height within children’s reach.

You might make the numbers easier to remember by changing the color of the paper or adding other creative touches.

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Copycat game

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Copycat game

Let’s have fun with body mimicry! Here are some ideas for a copycat game that’s sure to make everyone smile.

While copying the teacher’s movements, strike unique poses like animals or heroes and play together.

You’ll find yourselves laughing and saying, “What is this?!” as you move your bodies.

While playing, kids build flexibility and balance, and the best part is learning through fun—“Can you really do this pose?” You might even discover some unexpected moves!

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