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

A recreational activity incorporating parkour

Olympic host city! A unique after-school program that incorporates France-born parkour—jumping, running, vaulting, balancing—learning through play!

Let’s work on improving children’s athletic abilities! Here are some ideas for activities that incorporate parkour.

Parkour is a culture originating in France; by integrating movements like running, jumping, and climbing, it trains the mind and body and aims for artistic movement.

In recent years, we’ve been seeing it more often on social media, haven’t we? This time, let’s create a course using boxes and mats made of soft materials and try parkour.

It’s a wonderful idea that helps children understand weight transfer and how to use their bodies.

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.