Fun Parent-Child Games! A Collection of Ideas to Liven Up Your Nursery School Sports Day

Playable Archery

[Playable Craft] So easy! A well-flying bow and arrow/archery—how to make it (plastic fork, straw, rubber bands) [Easy craft, recycled play, at-home play, indoor play]

Let’s make a bow and arrow that flies well! Here are some ideas for a playable archery activity.

Archery is a sport where you use a bow and arrow to hit a target.

This time, how about getting involved from the making process and having fun by using plastic forks, straws, and rubber bands? You can stack paper cups to make a target, or draw a picture on paper to create one.

Try playing together with a parent or guardian, experimenting with timing and how you launch the arrows.

It’s sure to become a valuable time for communication.

Balloon volleyball, balloon tennis

[A Must-See for Moms, Dads, and Childcare Students!] Balloon Volleyball & Balloon Tennis

Let’s try an Olympic sport—volleyball—as a parent-child event! Two family members form a team and play volleyball with a balloon against another parent-child team.

It also sounds fun to split into parents versus kids! To add a handicap, guardians could return the balloon using their head instead of their hands, or blow it back with their breath.

You can also make it tennis-style using rolled-up newspaper and a balloon.

Feel free to adapt it to suit your school or class vibe!

Dancing Tamaire

Why not try a fun event that combines dancing and a ball-toss game? In Dancing Tamaire, you start just like a regular tamaire by throwing balls toward the basket.

The unique twist is that, the moment the whistle blows, everyone returns to their spots and shows off a lively dance.

Let’s all dance together to the chorus of upbeat songs like J-pop or anime themes.

When the whistle sounds again, resume the ball toss.

Repeat the ball toss and dance within the time limit, and in the end, the winner is decided by the number of balls in the basket.

It’s a fun event where you can enjoy two activities at once together with kids.

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Fluffy Tennis Made from Scrap Materials

[Fun for Parents and Kids] Beat the rainy season with 'Fluffy Tennis' made from recycled materials!

Here’s an idea for fluffy tennis using recycled materials.

Tennis usually involves a racket and a ball, but this time let’s try tennis using a plastic bottle and a bag! You’ll need a plastic bottle, a bag, stickers, a pen, and masking tape.

Draw your favorite illustrations on the bag, then fill it with air.

Decorating the plastic bottle freely with masking tape and stickers will get everyone excited.

Work together to keep the softly floating bag from falling.

Basketball ball-toss game

A 2-year-old taking on basketball #Shorts

Speaking of sports days, tamaire (ball toss) is a classic, right? It’s one of those long-loved events that anyone can enjoy, regardless of age.

This time, let’s adapt it by imagining it as the Olympic sport of basketball! For two-year-olds, a real basketball hoop or a tall ball-toss basket is probably out of reach.

That’s where parents come in! Try lifting your child up to the hoop for a shot, or letting them shoot while riding on your shoulders—it sounds like great fun! Of course, adjusting the goal height to suit the children will really boost the excitement, so feel free to customize it to match your class’s theme colors.

Rin-rin hammer made from scrap materials

[Upcycled Scrap into Handmade Toys] Ring-Ring Hammer: How to Make and Play

Let’s try playing with a jingling hammer made from scrap materials.

Although its shape is completely different from a hammer throw implement, it would be great if guardians could explain the rules and key points of hammer throw to children.

When throwing, make sure to create a safe environment where it won’t hit furniture or people before giving it a try.

A gymnasium or an open field would allow you to practice with peace of mind.

Another advantage is that it makes a jingling sound when thrown, making it easy to tell where it landed.

Be sure to give it a try!

Balloon Basketball

Even kids who aren’t comfortable with hard balls can give it a try! Here’s a balloon basketball idea.

Basketball is a ball sport played on a rectangular court where you use a ball and try to score by putting it through a hoop, right? Many of you have probably seen games on TV.

This time, let’s make a ball using a balloon and vinyl tape, and have a shooting contest with a parent or guardian.

For the hoop, a cut-out piece of cardboard works well.

You can adjust the height of the hoop to keep it fun and engaging without getting bored!