[For Kids] Fun Indoor Game Ideas for After-School Day Services

Target shooting

Make Your Own Shooting Game! Easy Craft Using Toilet Paper Rolls (For Ages 3 and Up)

Fun for toddlers and up! Here are some ideas for a target-shooting game.

Among Olympic sports, there’s shooting, where competitors use firearms to hit targets and compete for accuracy.

This time, let’s play a similar game that focuses on aiming at targets.

You’ll need straws, rubber bands, origami paper, tape, masking tape, scissors, glue, and a toilet paper roll.

Using a toy “gun” made from the toilet paper roll, the simple rule is to knock down the targets.

It’s great because everyone—from toddlers to adults—can enjoy it together.

Newspaper race

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Move your body while sitting? A brand-new kind of footrace! Here’s an idea for a newspaper footrace.

A footrace normally means a short-distance race where you run as fast as you can.

Usually, it’s done by running from a set starting point to a finish line, but this time, let’s try a unique version where you compete while seated: the newspaper footrace.

Once you’ve taped sheets of newspaper together into a long strip, you’re ready.

Spread the newspaper out long from underneath the chair, and using only the strength of your legs, pull the newspaper back under the chair.

It’s trickier than you might think, so give it a try!

Flip-over game

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Get the crowd going with a team battle! Here’s an idea for a flip-over game.

Split into two teams to compete.

Like Othello, prepare a board with two colors on opposite sides and start the game! When the time is up, the team with more of their color showing wins.

Kids will be totally absorbed and eager to take on the challenge—no doubt about it! Before you begin, remind everyone to watch out for collisions and falls while they’re focused on the game.

Give it a try!

Okonomiyaki Game

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Work in pairs: one person plays the okonomiyaki, and the other is the cook.

The okonomiyaki player lies face down and tries to hold their position so they don’t get flipped over.

The cook’s job is to flip the okonomiyaki by adjusting force and angle.

Set it up in a space with mats, and adding a time limit can make it more fun.

Give it a try!

Ball-carrying game

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Let’s have fun by combining items you already have at home! Here are some ideas for a ball-carrying game.

Through play, kids can learn the importance—and the challenge—of working together to reach a goal.

The rules are simple: two people hold a towel together to carry a ball and place it into a basket or bag.

It’s great for building concentration and balance.

It’s easy to do indoors, so you can enjoy it with your child or friends and feel a sense of accomplishment together.

Once you get used to it, try customizing the course!

Ogre Tower Made with Paper Cups

Make and play together with your kids! Here are ideas for an ogre (oni) tower made from paper cups.

Children have rich imaginations, and they often surprise us with “I never would’ve thought of that!” This time, let’s build an oni tower with your child.

You’ll need paper cups, construction paper in your favorite colors, scissors, glue or tape, and pens or colored pencils.

What kind of image do children have of an oni? It’ll be fun to see the expressions they draw and the colors they choose!

Escape Game

Work together with your group to clear the game! Here are some escape game ideas.

Aiming to clear it with your teammates helps foster cooperation and problem-solving skills! By teaming up to complete challenges like treasure hunts, crosswords, coin drops, and quiz competitions, children can learn the importance of teamwork.

Combining different types of games allows children to develop multifaceted thinking and grow while feeling a sense of achievement.

It’s a great idea for strengthening bonds with peers while improving problem-solving and communication skills.