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[Childcare] August activities: sensory play to enjoy summer, crafts, songs, and hand play (fingerplay), etc.
August is so hot that it’s hard to play outside.
But there are plenty of games you can enjoy indoors! In addition to water play—synonymous with summer—why not try activities that get everyone excited? There are games that let you enjoy cool, refreshing textures, as well as hand games and dances inspired by summer traditions.
Activities that capture the atmosphere of summer festivals or test-of-courage events are also recommended.
There are so many games kids can enjoy, so try a variety and make fun summer memories!
[Childcare] August Activities: Sensory play to enjoy summer, crafts, songs, and finger plays (1–10)
Puni Puni Fruit
They look just like the real thing! Here are some ideas for squishy, jiggly fruits.
Have you heard of nano tape? It’s a kind of tape with super strong adhesion that can be reused, and it’s apparently great for kitchens and DIY projects.
Let’s use this amazing nano tape to make squeezies.
In the video, bananas, watermelons, strawberries, and grapes are recreated to look glossy and bouncy, making you want to craft them with your kids.
Definitely give it a try!
Summer at-home fun you can get all at the 100-yen shop!
Everything you need from the 100-yen shop! Here are some ideas for summer play at home.
Have you heard of a sensory bag? It’s a pouch-like item used as a toy to stimulate children’s senses, letting them play while engaging their perception and sensations.
This time, let’s make a DIY sensory bag and play with it! You’ll need a vacuum/compression bag, decorative pom-poms, beads, and liquid laundry starch or school glue.
You can also add glitter for extra sparkle.
The cool, chilly feel makes it perfect for summer.
Colorful ice play with pom-poms
Have fun without using colored water! Here’s a colorful ice play idea using pom-poms.
It’s easy to try because you can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop.
This time, let’s use a round ice tray and colorful decorative balls to enjoy some cool, playful ice activities.
Just put the decorative balls and water into the round ice tray, freeze it, and you’re done! You can play by touching the ice as is, or enjoy watching it melt in the bath.
Try out different ways to play.
Summer at-home activities using dry ice
It’s like magic! Here are some ideas for summer at-home play using dry ice.
The bubbling white “smoke” from dry ice is fascinating for kids, isn’t it? This time, let’s try playing with dry ice.
You’ll need a cup filled with water, dry ice, bubble solution, straws, and so on.
If you blow bubbles onto the cup with dry ice in it, it’s fun to watch the foamy bubbles puff up and expand! When using dry ice, be sure to ventilate well and avoid touching the dry ice directly.
Goldfish scooping made with construction paper
Let’s make it with simple steps! Here are some ideas for making a goldfish scooping game out of construction paper.
Wouldn’t it be fun to recreate the goldfish scooping you see at festivals and food stalls at your preschool or at home? This time, let’s try making a goldfish scooping game using construction paper and paper plates.
You’ll need long, thin strips of colored construction paper, paper plates, a stapler, scissors, cellophane tape, glue, and stickers.
Make the goldfish out of colored paper and the poi (scooping paddle) out of paper plates.
Even without water, putting them in something like a kiddie pool should create the right atmosphere.
Fireworks stamp using a toilet paper roll
Let’s make stamps using toilet paper tubes and use them to paint fireworks.
You’ll need a few toilet paper tubes, black construction paper, paints, and a tray for the paint.
Draw guide lines on the tubes so you don’t cut too far, then use scissors to make fine cuts up to the lines.
After cutting, flare the cut sections outward.
Make several of these; if you vary the fineness and depth of the cuts to create different types, the final result will be more interesting.
Dip the stamps in paint and press them onto the black paper, and you’re done.
Full-bloom Fireworks of Lace Paper
You can use lace paper as a stencil to paint very beautiful fireworks.
First, fold the lace paper and add patterns even to the parts without holes, then cut them out.
The more patterns you add, the more places the paint will stick, making it look more luxurious.
Once you’ve finished cutting, unfold it and lay it flat on black construction paper, then paint over the top.
Peel it off gently, and beautiful fireworks will appear.
Choosing brighter colors will create a more striking contrast with the black paper.
Give it a try!