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

stop ball throw

Thinking while moving is fun! Let me introduce a stop-ball throwing activity.

You’ll need colored balls and cards with signs on them.

Place the colored balls on the floor and throw them into a basket.

When a “Stop” card is shown, everyone must freeze—even if they’re in the middle of throwing a ball.

Once kids get used to the rules, it’s fun to add similar-sounding words like “tomato” along with “stop.” Try adapting it while observing the children’s responses.

Magical Banana

Magical Banana 🍌

A Magical Banana game where clapping and rhythm are key.

The first person says, “When you say banana, I think of ___,” filling in a word by association.

The next person keeps the rhythm and continues saying what the word makes them think of.

Keep the rhythm going by saying the phrase “When you say ___” each time.

Once everyone gets used to the game, speed it up by increasing the clapping and rhythm tempo.

The main point is to say your associations in time with the rhythm; if you can’t say one in time, restart on the spot and try again.

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Drawing song: challenge without looking at anything

I tried drawing a 'drawing song' from memory without looking at anything.

Let’s try a drawing-song game you can enjoy while sitting indoors.

The person giving the challenge chooses a theme and plays a drawing song.

The person answering does not watch the video—only listens to the song—and draws the illustration.

When the song ends, try to guess what you’ve drawn.

To help everyone around enjoy it, prepare large sheets of paper and draw in a way that’s easy to see.

It’s important for both the viewers and the person drawing to keep that sense of excitement as you go.

Choosing easy-to-recognize subjects—like famous characters or seasonal fruits and flowers—will make the game more lively.

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Color Play Game

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♪ Tetris – Hiiragi Magnetite

A colorful floor makeover! Here are some play game ideas that use colors.

They’re fun activities that nurture color sense and attention.

Cut five colors of tape into short pieces and stick them on the floor; as children look for and step on each specified color, they can develop their ability to distinguish colors and follow rules.

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

Try incorporating it as an activity in your after-school day service.

balloon volleyball

Tap the pom-poms and balloons to build motor skills and balance! Here’s a balloon volleyball idea.

All you need is a net and some balloons.

It’s a fun way to get moving! With this simple game using a net and balloons, kids will try not to let the balloon fall, reacting quickly and working to send it into the opponent’s court.

It not only boosts physical ability, but also serves as a great activity for learning cooperation and teamwork.

Give it a try!

Quick Towel Grab Game

Sharpen your judgment and reflexes! Here’s an idea for a quick-draw towel game.

Prepare white towels and colored flags.

Pair up and sit facing each other across a table.

When the teacher raises a flag, quickly grab a towel.

Once you get used to the rules, it’s even more fun if you increase the towel colors to two or three.

While determining the color of the flag the teacher raised, search among the towels on the table for the specified color and pull it toward you.

Give it a try!

Ring-Collecting Game

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.